is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kimiko Uehara. The story follows the life of Kyoko, an obstetrician and gynecologist practicing in a small town in Nagano, Japan. has been serialized in Akita Shoten's manga magazine For Mrs. since 1991 and collected in 98 volumes as of November 2025. It was adapted into a live-action Japanese television drama series that aired for 59 episodes on Fuji TV in 1998.
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Portrayed by: Azusa Watanabe
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Reception In 2004, was one of the titles recommended by the jury of the manga division at the 8th Japan Media Arts Festival.
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