Elise keeps her identity a secret as she begins her work as an apprentice at Teresa Hospital. She makes use of the knowledge she gained as Takamoto Aoi to help her patients. Some doubt her abilities, but she soon proves herself in dramatic fashion!

Elise begins to distinguish herself through her medical knowledge. Then, a patient with a severe, untreatable injury is brought to Teresa Hospital. The enigmatic, handsome young man accompanying the patient shows an unusual interest in Elise.

Elise has succeeded in a complicated surgery thanks to her formidable medical skills. Impressed by her genius, the other doctors discuss her eligibility for the physician's exam. Later, Elise finds Lord Ron at the hospital and wonders why he's there.

Elise races to save a patient at the emperor's birthday celebrations. Since the procedure she performs is new to the empire, she faces harsh consequences for her actions. Her priority is always her patients' lives, but what about the physician's exam?

Graham makes a shocking discovery which threatens to change his relationship with Elise. Soon after, he takes a leave of absence from the hospital. Elise visits his home in the hopes of regaining his friendship, but she runs into an unforeseen emergency!

Elise attends an award ceremony where she is bestowed the Order of the Imperial Rose. It's a good day, filled with congratulations from all around, but Elise's head is filled with thoughts of the physician's exam. Then, Minchester suddenly collapses!

Elise knows that tragedy is nearly upon them. She devotes everything she has to one final, desperate effort. Then, the physician's exam finally begins. After everything is done, Elise's convictions about how she wants to live her life only grow stronger.