21st Century Necromancer

"Doctor Jounouchi, we plan to broadcast the entire process of the first human fetus gestation in the Artificial Womb live. What do you think about this?" Tanabe Hayato asked her, with Egawa Sae accompanying him.

Upon hearing Tanabe Hayato's proposal, Jounouchi Hiromi didn't object, but she did have some concerns about the live broadcast, "Live broadcast? Could that create unnecessary disturbances to the experiment? You must understand that although we are quite confident that the Artificial Womb experiment will allow the fetus to be born successfully, there are risks involved in the experiment, and I'm not certain if your live broadcast would interfere with it."

"This…" Tanabe Hayato stiffened, unsure of how to explain.

This was indeed his first time overseeing such a task. Although he had plenty of experience producing television programs and had been through many live broadcastings, broadcasting a medical experiment, especially one of such significant duration and importance, was new to him. He really couldn't make any promises about the potential for the live broadcast to interfere with the experiment, as Jounouchi Hiromi mentioned.

Compared to Tanabe Hayato, Egawa Sae seemed to be more resolute. Though the life being nurtured in the Artificial Womb was her child, she assured Jounouchi Hiromi decisively, "Doctor Jounouchi, we have discussed this matter with Director Sera. Director Sera suggests that we film from outside the sterile lab, without entering the lab itself, so I believe this should prevent any interference with the experiment."

"You won't enter the lab? So you mean to say you'll film through the glass observation window in this room, right?" Jounouchi Hiromi considered Egawa Sae's words thoughtfully as she surveyed the room they were currently in.

There was indeed an empty room in front of the sterile laboratory, separated by a wall with a transparent glass observation window. Although it couldn't be opened, the large window allowed those outside the lab to have a clear view of what was happening inside.
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If the broadcast were to take place in this empty room, it would naturally be the best location aside from entering the lab itself. And by not entering the lab, the disturbance to the experiment caused by news reporting and filming could be minimized... In such a scenario, the risk was acceptable.

After seriously considering the societal impact the news of this experiment could have, as well as her desire to help more people through this research, Jounouchi Hiromi eventually nodded her head and agreed with Mrs. Egawa, "If that's the case, Mrs. Egawa, I have no objections. However, I hope you uphold your promise during the filming process and minimize interference with the experiment as much as possible. This is not just an important experiment; it also involves an unborn child. Although he has not yet been born, he is still a life, and I do not wish to see any tragic incidents."

"Rest assured, Doctor Jounouchi, it's my child, and we wouldn't want anything untoward to happen either." On this point, the attitudes of Egawa Sae and Jounouchi Hiromi were aligned.

Remembering Mrs. Egawa's previous resolve to forego treatment to save her child, Jounouchi Hiromi felt inclined to trust her guarantee and nodded, saying, "If that's the case, I have no problems with the coverage and filming of the experiment."

"That's wonderful! I believe this will definitely be a television program that goes down in history!" Tanabe Hayato's face lit up with joy upon receiving Jounouchi Hiromi's approval.

Indeed, as he said, it was the first time in human medical history that a fetus had been gestated outside the body, a significant event worthy of a place in the history books. Having the exclusive rights to report and broadcast the event live was also sure to make a bold mark in history. Tanabe Hayato, the producer of the program, and Egawa Sae, the reporter and mother of the fetus, would have a resplendent and weighty entry added to their life's achievements, not only paving a golden path for their futures but also etching their names into the annals of history.

However, in the midst of Tanabe Hayato and Egawa Sae's excitement, Chen Yu suddenly leaned into Jounouchi Hiromi's ear and reminded her, "Hiromi, you can have Mrs. Egawa announce the matter we just discussed. It would help them build momentum before the live broadcast begins. I believe that limiting this technology to medical research and clinical healing will also reduce a lot of unnecessary social commentary. I think you should make the announcement now."

Even though Chen Yu had been letting Jounouchi Hiromi take the lead, he was still strategizing for his fiancée.

Hearing Chen Yu's reminder, Jounouchi Hiromi nodded and said to Egawa Sae, "Mrs. Egawa, regarding the Artificial Womb, I would like to issue a statement through your television station."

"A statement? What sort of statement do you wish to issue, Doctor Jounouchi?" Egawa Sae hadn't heard what Chen Yu had just whispered to Jounouchi Hiromi, but she became intent on issuing a statement right after seeing Chen Yu say something to Jounouchi Hiromi, Egawa Sae's tension rose as she took the matter seriously.

This news report about the Artificial Womb was not only the most important report of her anchoring career but also involved her child; she had to be exceedingly careful and take this matter very seriously.

"I would like you to announce on my behalf that since the Artificial Womb technology is still not mature and many issues remain to be resolved, it will not be used beyond medical experiments and clinical healing," said Jounouchi Hiromi, looking at Egawa Sae seriously as she conveyed the decision she and Chen Yu had reached after their discussion.

Jounouchi Hiromi's words clearly stunned Egawa Sae. As a female anchor, she keenly realized the news value behind the statement, but as a feminist, she was also somewhat dissatisfied with it.

Yet she couldn't express any discontent or opposition to the statement Jounouchi Hiromi was making, as medically, the technology had just been born and was indeed immature, as Jounouchi Hiromi had stated. Jounouchi Hiromi's refusal to apply it beyond the realm of medical research and healing was without reproach. The significance of the technology to the feminist movement clearly wasn't a reason or excuse that could force Jounouchi Hiromi's hand.

With these thoughts in mind, although Egawa Sae felt somewhat frustrated internally, she still nodded and agreed to the request to make the announcement.

Meanwhile, Tanabe Hayato at her side quickly revised the previously formulated reporting plans in his mind, considering the various implications the statement's release could trigger and pondering how to maximize the impact of the announcement for the greatest benefit.