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なんの根拠もなく人を疑うべきじゃない

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Ein's tribe hunts for a living, and having a strong body is an essential requirement of a warrior. Now that I think about it, Ein has been influenced by his tribe since a young age, so there's no way he'll neglect his health.
Maybe Ein is telling the truth when he says that every fox has their own difficulties... It's not right to rashly doubt another person based on a few trivial things.
Hmm... I should think of a way to help Ein with his fur shedding problem first, and then play mahjong with him to make up for it.
After deciding how I'll be using my time in my head, I look up and into his eyes again.
I, actually...
I'm sorry, Ein. I shouldn't have doubted you. I'm only so anxious because I'm worried about your health.
Actually, I'm really healthy. I'm telling the truth!
As Ichihime's owner, a friend to Wanjirou, Zechs, Hannah, and Emma, a regular of Soul and Countless Springs, and a friendly playmate to Mojito the black panther and Snowy Dumpling the snow fox, I'm well aware that a healthy animal shouldn't shed their fur like this. Ein, please don't hide your condition from me because you don't want me to worry about you.
Okay, then you should also forget about the hair growth serum. Either way, I'll definitely recover soon with you by my side.
I feel relieved to see how positive you are about this. I'll also accompany you every step of the way when you see a doctor.
...See a doctor?
Since your fur shedding problem hasn't improved at all after so long, it looks like that hair growth serum might not be that suitable for you. I'm free this afternoon, so I can take you to see a doctor. I'll feel more relieved after that.
Seeing that Ein is about to say something else, I quickly make an announcement that ends this one-sided argument.
It's decided then. Let's go now!
A hospital is a solemn place where people will subconsciously lower their voices after stepping through its doors, and even the naughtiest child doesn't dare to cause trouble in front of a doctor.
I take Ein with me to the dermatology department and sit on the bench outside it. Compared with the patients beside me who are waiting quietly for their number to be called, the fox who is constantly whispering in my ear and fidgeting seems a little out of place.
The registration fee for a consultation with the dermatologist costs 2,000 Coppers! Sigh... This hurts so badly...
If you need any Coppers, I can...
It's not about the Coppers. I just think this expense isn't necessary.
Haven't we already discussed this many times on the way here? It's not good to hide your illness because you're afraid of the treatment.
But physical health isn't the only reason for shedding fur. It can also be caused by excessive work stress, finishing in fourth place too often in mahjong games, or staying up late. In these situations, a doctor won't really be able to help.
If the bald patch on your tail is caused by those reasons, your condition should have improved by a little since last time. After all, it's been a week since we discovered your problem, and you would definitely have improved your work and rest habits after becoming aware of what's happened.
About this, PLAYER, you should take full responsibility.
What does this have to do with me?
You promised that you would keep me company until I recovered, but you didn't come to see me after that day, so I was constantly worried about whether you'd had any accidents. So... this is definitely an aftereffect of worrying too much about you!
...There are so many elements that I don't even know where to start. Although your tone and expression are quite sincere, your wagging tail has given you away. It sounds like an excuse to not see the doctor!
Well, it's not entirely an excuse.
Embarrassed for having his thoughts exposed, Ein scratches his head and finally calms down for a while. The only sounds I can hear in the corridor now are a mechanical female voice calling out numbers from the help desk of the department and a few occasional soft replies.
Hmm...
Next to me, Ein becomes increasingly and evidently anxious as patients enter the consultation room one by one. He taps the armrest of his seat subconsciously with his index finger, and his toes started pointing towards the exit when I wasn't paying attention.
Everything I can see indicates that Ein really wants to escape from here.
Reflecting on Ein's recent behavior, I realize that he's been acting out of character, both at the pharmacy and the hospital... After thinking about it several times, I gradually come up with a possible explanation.