(天国のダイスケへ　～箱根駅伝が結んだ絆～)is a January 2, 2003 TV series directed by Ryuichi Inomata Japan.

Plot

After making a serious error in his news story, political newspaper reporter Youhei Iidagrudgingly takes on an assignment for the sports section to write about the TakushokuUniversity track and field team as they prepare for the annual Hakone relay road race aftera 13 year absence. During the course of covering this team, disgruntled Youhei meetsoptimistic and promising runner Daisuke Sato who is determined to lead his universityteam to victory, and even has dreams of someday making it to the Olympics. As Youheistruggles to deal with his problem-laden work and personal life, he discovers that 23-yearoldDaisuke has been diagnosedwith a life-threatening illness. Inspired by the youngrunnerfighting back against the acute disease with the same determination he had while trainingfor the relay race, Youhei makes an important promise to Daisuke. Will this heartbreakingyet heartwarming experience be enough to change Youhei’s cynical perspective of life andfinally give him courage? -- NTV