A patient deliberately eats spicy food to cause a flare-up, returning to the same proctologist's clinic for a checkup. He openly admits to causing the issue just to see the doctor, Ethan, again. During the examination, Ethan notes the healing wound but warns of potential infection needing cleaning. The patient confronts Ethan, implying a shared understanding of the hidden motive behind his visit, leaving the doctor to face this unspoken tension.