Scene 1: A New Dream
Life at Tokyo’s prestigious national medical university was challenging, but Yumi Imai worked hard. Surrounded by students striving to become doctors, Yumi’s goal felt clear — or so she thought.
Yet, as time passed, Yumi realized something surprising: she wasn’t drawn to human medicine. Instead, her heart gravitated toward animals.
I think I want to be a veterinarian,
she confessed to her sister, Sachie.
Really?
Sachie asked, surprised.
Yeah,
Yumi nodded.
I’ve always loved animals… maybe this is my true path.
Sachie smiled warmly.
Then follow your heart.
Facing the Reality
Becoming a veterinarian still required six years of medical school, and Yumi continued her studies with renewed purpose. However, she soon faced a harsh reality — in anatomy class, dissecting animals was unavoidable.
Each time Yumi was tasked with a dissection, she worked carefully, her hands trembling as she studied each muscle and organ. But when the lesson ended, Yumi couldn’t leave the lab without trying to put the animals back together — gently placing organs back in place, arranging their fur as if they were simply asleep.
You don’t have to do that,
a classmate said one day, puzzled by her actions.
I know,
Yumi whispered,
but I just… I can’t leave them like this.
A Difficult Decision
One day, Yumi faced an assignment that shattered her resolve — an advanced dissection that couldn’t be “repaired” afterward.
She stared at the lifeless body on the table, her heart breaking.
I can’t do this,
she muttered, stepping back from the table.
That evening, Yumi sat quietly in her dorm room, feeling overwhelmed with doubt. When Sachie called to check in, Yumi finally confessed.
I can’t do it,
she said tearfully.
I can’t keep cutting animals apart… even if it’s for learning.
Sachie’s voice was calm yet firm.
Then stop,
she said.
Yumi, you don’t have to force yourself to be something you’re not. Find what makes you happy.
A New Beginning
Yumi decided to leave medical school. Unsure of what to do next, she reflected on the things she truly loved — and realized that her passion for art had always been there.
I’m going to art school,
Yumi announced one day.
I want to draw animals instead of… hurting them.
Sachie smiled proudly.
That sounds perfect for you.
At art school, Yumi discovered her talent for detailed animal illustrations. She sketched graceful horses, playful dogs, and majestic birds, each drawing filled with warmth and life.
Her skills in graphic design flourished as well, and after graduation, Yumi found her place as a web designer — blending her artistic talents with technology.
Finding Her Path
Years later, as Yumi worked on a new design project at her desk, Sachie visited her studio.
You really found your path, didn’t you?
Sachie said, admiring a beautiful painting of a lion on Yumi’s wall.
Yeah,
Yumi smiled.
I thought I was lost for a while… but I guess this was where I was always meant to be.
And you’re amazing at it,
Sachie added.
I guess I finally figured out that saving lives doesn’t always mean becoming a doctor… sometimes, it just means giving something a second chance — even if it’s on paper.
Yumi grinned.
The two sisters laughed, their bond stronger than ever — no matter where their paths had taken them.
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