Sekine

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Dr. Sekine is depicted in the story as a renowned doctor who became mentally ill and unable to perform surgery.
His condition is one of the characters symbolizing the realism of a medical drama.

Sekine

Overall appearance: Calm appearance befitting a doctor. Sometimes shows unstable expressions due to serious mental state.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black

Core personality: Sensitive
Detailed personality: Formerly possessed exceptional technique and stable mentality, but due to mental illness, shows agitation or delirium during surgery. Feared by patients and those around him, becomes self-destructive. Harbors deep regret for failing to be at his wife's deathbed.
Keywords: Sensitive

Mentally unstable

Deeply regretful

Renowned doctor

Self-destructive

Emotional
Talents: Surgical techniques

Advanced medical knowledge

Handling critically ill patients
Skills: Complex surgery

Performing surgery at a large hospital
Motivation: Recovery from inability to perform surgery and overcoming the regret of failing to be at his late wife's deathbed.

Backstory: Formerly a renowned doctor at a large hospital boasting his prowess. However, after failing to be at his late wife's deathbed, he became mentally ill, lost concentration during surgery, and fell into a state of being unable to operate. Anxieties from patients and associates arose, and friction with surroundings along with self-destructive behavior became prominent. Received temporary support from Black Jack and showed signs of recovery.
Work title: Black Jack
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: The Visitor in the Snow

Significant event: Wife's death
Description: His wife, who supported him for many years, died during his surgery, and he was unable to be at her bedside. This event became the trigger for his mental breakdown.

Significant event: Incapable of surgery state
Description: Continued agitation and mistakes during surgery led to him no longer being permitted to perform operations by those around him.

Significant event: Black Jack's assistance
Description: With BJ's help, successfully performed Yamaguchi's surgery, obtaining an opportunity for recovery.

Mentor

Supported him in successfully performing Yamaguchi's surgery, creating the trigger for recovery.