I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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"Aki-kun, Suzutani-kun asked me to contact you, saying he wants to visit you. What do you think?"

Suzutani wants to find him and ask Majima for help?

"What does he want from me?"

I haven't had much interaction with this top student from the same cohort on a regular basis.

In their respective classes at the third science level, they had all basically found teams. And there's something I have to say: among the three of them, Takagi, who came from Kyoto, genuinely disliked Suzuya.

And the person who is popular with everyone is undoubtedly Majima.

Suzuya seeking out Mashima didn't surprise Aki Tomo, but was his motive himself?

"Suzuya's father is also a graduate of the University of Tokyo and currently works at the main hospital of the Imperial University of Medical Sciences."

"Majima, you really know everything!"

Upon hearing his words, Aki Tomoya subconsciously realized what was going on.

"I just happen to know."

Majima replied modestly.

Both of them were intelligent, and communicating with them was effortless.

Finally, Aki Tomoya was willing to give his friend face and agreed to meet with Suzuya.

The location was his home, because Suzuya himself said he wanted to visit in person. This man was very particular about etiquette, and visiting in person seemed to him like the greatest sign of respect.

Through Mashima's matchmaking, Aki Tomoya welcomed his fellow group's number one at home.

Of course, Majima came along too.

"This is my first time visiting Aki-kun's home, I apologize for disturbing you."

"It's just a small place, so we can only serve you simple tea."

Both Majima and Suzuya come from families of doctors; compared to them, Aki's family is really just from a small place.

Suzuya sat upright, looking serious and earnest, reminding people of his appearance on the day of the Budokan entrance ceremony, when he, as the top student in the third year of science, went on stage to represent all the new students in taking the oath.

He looks so serious; he seems to care a lot about this matter.

"I apologize for bothering you during my break, but my father is involved in a medical malpractice case and refuses to tell me anything. I really want to know the details, so please help me!"

In other words, it was Suzuya's father who used the knife.

Before they arrived, Aki Tomo was somewhat prepared, but when he actually confirmed it with Suzuya, he felt a little disappointed.

He was just looking forward to watching the drama unfold, but it turns out that the person involved in this medical dispute was actually his contemporary.

The top student of the same period, now setting aside his usual pride, is sincerely bowing his head and asking questions in front of him, which makes Aki Tomoya feel emotional.

Suzuya seems genuinely worried about his father.

"On August 16th, Mr. Tujin's body was sent to the research institute where I worked part-time for an autopsy..."

Aki Tomoya explained the autopsy findings and subsequent histopathological examinations to the two of them.

"...The surgical anastomosis site was severely necrotic, leading to multiple organ failure. Mr. Tujin's death was directly related to the surgery, and not simply due to the car accident that was the initial cause."

When this was told to Suzuya, the other person's expression became extremely serious.

If it's related to the surgery, Suzuya should be aware of the consequences his father would face if there were any medical malpractice during the treatment.

"The issue at present is not about concealment or the right of the bereaved family to know, but whether there was any medical malpractice in the process."

After explaining the current problems facing Suzutani's father, Aki Tomoya noticed that Suzutani was biting his lip.

It seems he still can't quite accept this.

"The surgery failed... Father... How could this happen..."

It was the first time they had ever seen the top student in their class with such a pale expression. Aki Tomoya and Mashima exchanged a glance, both seeing a sigh of admiration in each other's eyes.

I was initially just curious to see how the university hospital would handle the medical dispute, and I was kind of watching the show, but now even Aki Tomoya can't laugh anymore.

Suzuya was in the same class as him, and there was no real conflict between them. Of the three, only Takagi disliked his behavior of acting like a local tyrant in college and hated him.

"An Yi-kun, in your opinion, is there any medical malpractice involved? Was the surgery a failure, or was there a problem with the postoperative care?"

Suzuya is now completely adopting a humble, inquiring attitude.

Now that his father, a doctor, has encountered a medical dispute, he is simply a child who worries about his father.

"It's hard to say, because we don't know the detailed and comprehensive medical records, or Mr. Tujin's condition during his hospitalization. But one thing is certain: it's closely related to the surgery."

That was all he could tell Suzuya.

To determine whether medical malpractice exists, we must consider the extent and severity of the deceased's original injury, followed by the diagnosis, treatment, and post-operative care stages, the subsequent treatment outcomes, and the hospital's death diagnosis. A comprehensive analysis is needed to examine whether any errors were made in the medical procedures performed.

Or perhaps there were truly unavoidable factors that led to the death.

"Suzutani-kun, every surgery carries risks. Medicine is very rigorous, but just like everything, there are many unpredictable factors..."

As a fellow student, Aki Tomoya felt a little sorry for Suzutani's dejected appearance, so he offered a word of comfort.

Suzuya's father was unwilling to tell him anything, not even a little bit, perhaps because he didn't want Suzuya to think too much about it.

"Aki-kun, thank you so much for telling me all this!"

Suzuya's voice was hoarse and bitter at this moment.

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Suzuya was the top student in their class, and they didn't interact much on a regular basis, but he basically only communicated with people from the same family of doctors.

His father, who ranked first in his class and was a professor at a university hospital, must have been a source of great pride for him.

Aki Tomoya basically had no contact with him because he was a commoner who seemed to have no resources.

This is not a strange reason; it's just how it is from each side's perspective.

In fact, Suzuya had no real conflict with him, and he was at least polite on the surface.

Similarly, during his time at the university's medical school, Aki Tomoya was quite self-aware of his ambition to become a regional leader.

In the third-year science classes, everyone can take what they need, and you can basically figure out what kind of people you're with within a month.

"Thank you so much. If you ever have any questions in the future, please don't hesitate to ask and give me your advice."

After learning about the problems her father was facing, Suzuya was in a bad mood.

However, in front of his contemporaries Aki Tomoya and Mashima, he still tried his best to maintain the demeanor of someone from a family of doctors.

"You're really amazing, Aki-kun. I underestimated you before... I apologize for being so presumptuous today, please don't mind. I'll take my leave now."

As he was leaving, Suzuya said this.

This happened while I was working part-time at UDI, and now it's not just about the university hospital anymore, but something that happened around the same time.

It's impossible for Aki Tomoya to be gloating now.

At least, he didn't dislike the top student in his cohort.

"Even the top student in the third cohort of students from Dongda University can't do anything now."

Faced with such a helpless situation, it was beyond the control of these students.

Suzuya came seeking advice out of concern, and he is well aware that if the subsequent investigation reveals any wrongdoing in the treatment process, his father's situation will be dire.

"Suzuya's father is a specialist in thoracic and abdominal surgery. The election for the head of surgery at the Imperial Medical University Hospital is just around the corner. It is during such a tense and critical time that problems are most likely to occur."

Majima told Aki Tomoya that the real concern was the selection of the next head of surgery.

It is precisely at times like these, when medical disputes arise, that Suzuya's father, regardless of the outcome, will at least suffer significant losses.

"Now is not the time to worry about who will be the next minister. Let's deal with this matter first."

Extraordinary times, extraordinary problems; Suzuya's father is in a very bad situation.

However, the information provided by Majima also served as a reminder to Aki Tomoya.

"The outcome of the surgery was not good. There may have been no problems with the treatment during the period, but the patient's death could not be avoided. The explanation afterward is very important. Was the surgery a failure, or was the car accident a bigger factor? At times like this, the fear of getting involved in medical disputes and other life-threatening issues makes us more likely to make mistakes."

"The process was kept to a minimum, but I really disagree with the way it was handled. It seemed like they were being careful and cautious, but I still felt that this was just an ordinary patient, and that downplaying the issue wouldn't have a big impact."

He and Majima each said one sentence.

Fearing medical disputes could arise during this crucial election period, the decision was made to minimize the impact of the treatment process and instead focus on explaining the effects of the car accident, attempting to prevent the bereaved family from harboring any anger towards the hospital and instead directing attention to the accident itself.

"This kind of thing could be the subject of a paper on doctor-patient relationships."

Aki Tomoya remarked.

He could somewhat imagine that kind of mentality.

Surgery was performed on the injured person after the car accident, but the condition worsened post-surgery. Even assuming there were no complications during the surgery and subsequent treatment was carried out in accordance with regulations, the injured person could not be saved.

In this situation, if we simply look at the explanations that downplay the main issue, it's about what was concealed.

"What if the bereaved family feels I didn't do my best and causes a medical dispute? Besides, the election for the next head of surgery is coming up soon, so we absolutely can't afford any problems!"