The 55th episode of the NHK Asadora drama series "Kaze,Kaoru " (NHK General, Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM, etc.), starring Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka , aired on June 12th, and the decision to close the nursing school attached to Umeoka Girls' School, which Rin (Mikami) and Naomi (Uesaka) attend, became a hot topic among viewers.
Plans were underway at Teito Medical University Hospital to establish a nursing department. The hospital director, Tada (Michitaka Tsutsui), informed Burns (Emma Howard) that the hospital would no longer accept trainees from Umeoka Nursing School. Tada explained, "It's because the trainees are all so outstanding. There have been many opinions that we should also create a nursing department at our hospital and train excellent nurses like the trainees at Umeoka Nursing School." When Burns replied that she would speak with Principal Kajiwara (Shima Ise) at another time, Tada said, "This is a done deal. It cannot be changed."
Afterward, Principal Kajiwara gathered the first-year students and informed them, "Umeoka Nursing School will be closing once all of you who are currently doing your practical training have finished your studies." Kajiwara cited the establishment of a nursing department at the hospital, which would make practical training impossible, as the reason, and bowed his head, saying, "I decided it would be irresponsible to continue to be in charge of future students without a clear outlook. It is due to my own shortcomings. I am truly sorry."
Kajiwara explained, "You can complete your practical training at Teito Medical University Hospital until the very end, so please continue your training with peace of mind. There is nothing to worry about." He then addressed the students, saying, "As the first class of Umeoka Nursing School, follow Professor Burns' instructions and complete your training with pride."
However, towards the end, Kajiwara reveals to Burns and Matsui (Hyunri) that "the plan to have those girls work at Teito Medical University Hospital after graduation is off the table." With the post-graduation plans for the first graduating class now uncertain, Matsui is shocked, saying, "No way...", while Burns also looks thoughtful with a complex expression.
On social media, comments included: "What the heck?", "I can't believe the training school is closing down so quickly," "It's closing after just one term...", "No job opportunities after the closure...", "There's no way they're going to leave the trainees without taking them in after their internships," "What? What about the trainees' job prospects?", "At least take in the first class, please," and "What will happen to Professor Burns?"
