I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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Normally, it takes two years to complete a residency training program in Japan, which means rotating through different departments for two years before deciding on a specific area.

"It's not that I can't see you, but is it really that strict? If we meet in the future, won't it just be a secret rendezvous?"

Upon hearing the word "secret rendezvous" from Sayaka Kudo, Tomoya Aki couldn't help but chuckle.

However, there was nothing he could do about it; that's just how the rules are.

"We'll see later. I'll visit you if I have the chance."

"In this situation, perhaps it's my turn to visit you?"

Sayaka Kudo didn't think that Tomo Aki would have time to visit her.

If we're talking about visiting someone, it should be her.

Without Aki Tomoya, I could only focus all my attention on my graduate school studies and novels.

"That's great! You absolutely must come and visit me!"

At this moment, Aki Tomoya pretended to look pitiful and said.

He was like someone about to go to prison, and Sayaka Kudo would be the relative who came to visit him in prison.

Although they are going to be separated for a while, they are not considered to be in a long-distance relationship.

Bunkyo Ward is so close to Taito Ward, there's always a way to meet up if we want to.

And we'll see if there are any conveniences later.

"Alas, may you rest in peace!"

Sayaka Kudo hugged Tomoya Aki from behind, nestled against his back, and whispered in his ear.

Feeling her soft arms, Aki Tomoya's eyes also showed reluctance.

But it really is time to go to the hospital.

I graduated in March and had to report to the hospital at the end of April, so I only had a month of rest in total.

"You should take good care of yourself. Don't make a mess of the house without me."

"Huh? How dare you say that to me? I've been the one cleaning up after you. When you come back, I'll just leave you with a mess to clean up!"

"Lady Sayaka, please spare me!"

Upon hearing this, Aki Tomoya immediately began to beg for mercy.

After helping him pack up his last belongings, Sayaka Kudo saw him to the door.

"and many more."

Just as Aki Tomo was about to leave, she called out to him.

Thinking about having to be separated from Aki Tomoya for a while, Kudo Sayaka looked at him carefully with a reluctant gaze, and then hugged Aki Tomoya.

"If you keep doing this, I won't be able to leave."

Aki Tomoya said helplessly.

If he could, he wouldn't want to be separated from Sayaka Kudo.

But there's nothing we can do; it's a hard and fast rule.

"..."

Sayaka Kudo released Tomoya Aki, puffed out her cheeks, then stood on tiptoe and gave him a light kiss on the lips.

Aki Tomoya suddenly seemed a little lost in thought. He was stunned for a moment, then a smile returned to his face.

……

Taitung Ward, Kanto General Hospital.

This is a private hospital, and its size is among the top in Tokyo.

Having to temporarily move from their apartment in Bunkyo Ward into the hospital to become resident physicians, Aki Tomoya and Mashima will be unable to return home for a long time to come.

You must stay within the hospital area 24 hours a day.

Led by the hospital's administrative director, Aki Tomoya and Mashima got a preliminary understanding of the hospital's situation. The place they were going to stay was the hospital's staff lounge, where the beds were reserved for doctors on duty and resident physicians.

“We receive training applications every year, but very few people meet our criteria. This year, it’s rare to have two students from Dongda University and one from Sundae University apply. This is the year with the most medical training applications we’ve ever had.”

The manager was a 42-year-old man who looked kind and approachable.

Kanto General Hospital is considered one of the top private hospitals in Tokyo. Unlike in the past, nowadays, medical trainees can be admitted not only to university hospitals but also to qualified private hospitals.

Therefore, many graduating medical students apply to Kanto General Hospital every year.

Even though private hospitals are more lenient and offer better benefits than university hospitals, they still have their own standards, and not everyone is qualified to work there.

As a large and reputable hospital, they still need to screen applicants.

Therefore, not many graduates manage to come here each year as medical trainees, hoping to earn money and enjoy high benefits in private hospitals.

This year, the number of three people is already the largest number of newly joined medical trainees in recent years.

Two are from Tokyo University of Science and Technology (TOUST) and one is from Juntendo University Medical School. For hospitals, the former is the most difficult place to get into in all of Japan, and the latter is the best private medical university in all of Japan, so there is absolutely no reason to refuse.

Therefore, the doctor who came to Kanto General Hospital for training this time was not only Majima, who was in the same class as Aki Tomoya, but also someone from Jundai University.

All three are promising talents, and the hospital would be very willing to nurture them. After all, the University of Tokyo and the University of Tokyo are the best names for recent graduates in the Japanese medical field.

"However, it's uncertain how many of these three will ultimately survive."

As the administrator introduced the three people behind him, he was also thinking about their situation.

Both were introduced by university professors, and they had to go through the back door to get directly into the cardiac surgery department—they were thoroughly affiliated with the University of Tokyo.

The remaining one is Shunda, whose family owns a hospital in Tokyo, specifically in Chiyoda. He's someone who will eventually go back to inherit the family business.

On the surface, the administrative director was quite pleased that two graduates from Dongda University and one graduate from Shunda University had applied to work as trainees at their hospital this year, but considering the backgrounds of these people, he felt it was a bit of a pity.

Chapter 422 Kanto General Hospital

The two students from Tokyo University were going to the cardiac surgery department, which is arguably the place with the strongest Tokyo University affiliation in the Kanto General Hospital.

The reason is simple: most of the cardiac surgery team at their hospital were poached from the affiliated hospital of Southeast University at great expense.

In particular, the head of cardiac surgery, who also serves as the vice dean of the surgical department, is a former professor affiliated with the University of Tokyo.

The administrator felt helpless as the person who used their power to send all three of them to the cardiac surgery department ahead of schedule.

From the hospital's perspective, if this were to be exposed, it would be a scandal for the hospital.

Under normal procedures, these three individuals would first serve as resident trainees for two years before formally choosing a department, just like in university hospitals.

Moreover, such a practice would never be carried out in a university hospital. Regardless of the power struggles there, no one would be willing to challenge the authority of the white tower that symbolizes traditional authority.

On the contrary, there is room for manipulation in private hospitals.

"Although the three of you will all be working in cardiac surgery, you will need to clock in at the general surgery department this month. Remember to be on time every day."

The steward reminded them.

Nominally, they are still resident physicians and are subject to a rotation system.

Even if they had all actually gone to the cardiac surgery department, it was still necessary to maintain appearances. As the hospital's administrative director, he didn't want to leave any potential problems for the hospital, so some things had to be done properly.

I work in cardiac surgery, but my attendance is recorded in general surgery. I'm currently only officially registered in general surgery, and I'll officially join cardiac surgery when my time is almost up.

The three nodded in understanding.

At the same time, Aki Tomoya and Majima were somewhat surprised, as they hadn't expected that Jundai's situation was similar to theirs.

The only remaining student from Shunda University did not expect this situation.

If the purser hadn't been there, they would probably be looking at each other in bewilderment right now.

"Relax. You have the Vice Minister of the Department of Monogatari on one side and Director Fujiwara on the other. They both told me that this place is not like a university hospital, so there's no need to be too nervous."

Monobe is currently the Vice Director of Surgery at Kanto General Hospital, and also the Director of Cardiac Surgery. Although he holds the title of Vice Director, he does not interfere in the hospital's surgical affairs, but he has a high status here due to his technical expertise.

Dean Fujiwara had also told the administrative director that the medical students from Junichiro University and those from Tokyo University were in similar situations.

"There's a surgical meeting at 10 o'clock. You guys rest inside for a bit, and I'll take you there later so you can get to know the senior colleagues at the hospital."

The clerk opened the door to the reception room and told them to wait inside.

When they arrived at the hospital, their luggage was already put away, and the steward showed them their accommodations.

Everyone has already changed into their uniforms.

Aki Tomoya and Mashima stayed with the resident doctors, while Jundai stayed with the nurses.

If you're wondering why the people at Shunda University are so lucky to share a rest area with the nurses, it's because they're women.

Therefore, there is absolutely no need to be envious.

"I never thought we'd have the chance to meet again, Nishikino-kun."

Aki Tomoya first greeted the medical students from Jundae University.

They had met before, at an exchange conference a few years ago. At that time, she was a student representative from Shunda University, and she was quite an impressive girl.

"It's been a long time, Aki-kun and Majima-kun. I never thought we'd have the chance to work together."