Talent Reborn
Episode 20: The Doctor Who Defied Death
A Hero's Return
The sun was barely rising when Haruto stepped out of the emergency tent.
His body ached. His mind screamed for rest.
But none of that mattered.
Because Ayaka was alive.
Because they had saved the village.
Word of the cure spread fast. Patients who had been on the brink of death were now recovering.
The once-silent hospital tents were filled with laughter, relief… and hope.
Haruto should have felt victorious.
But something nagged at him.
This outbreak—it wasn't an accident.
Someone had caused it.
And whoever was behind it was still out there.
The World Takes Notice
Two days later, Haruto and Ayaka sat in the airport lounge, waiting for their flight home.
Ayaka still looked pale, but her strength was returning.
She glanced at him. "You haven't slept, have you?"
Haruto gave a tired smile. "Didn't have time."
She sighed. "You're impossible."
Before he could respond, his phone buzzed.
A message from Dr. Kuroda, one of the most powerful doctors in Japan.
"We need to talk. Immediately."
Haruto frowned.
Why would someone like Kuroda contact him?
Something wasn't right.
But before he could think further—
A news broadcast played on the airport screen.
And what he saw made his blood freeze.
His own face was on the screen.
Alongside the headline:
"Japanese Doctor Develops Revolutionary Cure—Becomes International Sensation!"
Medical Prodigy or Dangerous Fraud?
The moment Haruto landed back in Japan, chaos awaited him.
Reporters flooded the airport, cameras flashing.
"Dr. Aizawa! Is it true you single-handedly created the cure?"
"How did you develop it so quickly? Was this planned?"
"Some say it's impossible! Are you hiding something?"
Haruto clenched his jaw.
This wasn't just recognition.
It was suspicion.
His talent had always been a secret.
But now, the world was watching him.
And some people wanted answers.
An Invitation from the Elite
That night, Haruto received another message.
A formal invitation.
To a private medical conference.
Where only the greatest doctors in the world were allowed.
Ayaka read over his shoulder. "This is huge, Haruto."
He nodded, but something felt off.
If this was about the cure…
Why did it feel like a test?
The Shadows Close In
As Haruto stared at the invitation, his phone buzzed again.
A blocked number.
He hesitated, then answered.
A distorted voice spoke:
"You're playing a dangerous game, Dr. Aizawa.
Some knowledge… should never be uncovered."
The call ended.
Haruto's hands tightened around the phone.
This wasn't just about medicine anymore.
It was about power. Secrets. And control.
And someone didn't want him getting any closer to the truth.
End of Episode 20.