Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Birth of Purpose
Young Sakura Konotori experiences his mother's death during childbirth, shaping his destiny to become an obstetrician.
Key Events
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Mother's Death — Mother dies during childbirth Characters: Sakura Konotori, Mother
Location: Hospital
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Orphanage Life — Raised in orphanage after mother's death Characters: Sakura Konotori
Location: Orphanage
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Medical Training — Becomes dedicated to obstetrics Characters: Sakura Konotori, Haruki Shinomiya
Location: Medical School
The Making of a Healer
Sakura Konotori dedicates himself to medical training, developing his skills as both a doctor and jazz pianist.
Key Events
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Medical Training — Becomes dedicated to obstetrics Characters: Sakura Konotori, Haruki Shinomiya
Location: Medical School
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First Delivery — First successful delivery as doctor Characters: Sakura Konotori, Kae Shimoya, Patient
Location: Hospital
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Jazz Performance — Plays jazz piano to unwind Characters: Sakura Konotori
Location: Jazz Club
The Sacred Duty
As a practicing doctor, Sakura Konotori faces challenging cases while connecting with patients on a personal level.
Key Events
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Complex Case — Faces challenging delivery case Characters: Sakura Konotori, Ryo Shirakawa, Katsuhide Ogishima, Patient
Location: Hospital
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Personal Connection — Connects with patient on personal level Characters: Sakura Konotori, Kae Shimoya, Patient
Location: Hospital
The Gift of Life
Sakura Konotori successfully delivers a baby in a critical case, honoring his mother's memory through his work.
Key Events
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Successful Delivery — Saves mother and baby in critical delivery Characters: Sakura Konotori, Ryo Shirakawa, Kae Shimoya, Patient, Baby
Location: Hospital
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Honoring Mother — Reflects on mother's sacrifice Characters: Sakura Konotori
Location: Hospital
The drama revolves around Kounotori Sakura, an Ob-Gyn doctor working at the Persona General Medical Centre who is also a gifted jazz pianist. His mother had died in childbirth and he was brought up in an orphanage, which is what fueled his ambition to be an ob-gyn. He hopes to be able to deliver every baby to this world, congratulating them on the gift of life given to their little bodies.
(Source: TBS)