Chapter 0
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 0
Chapter Title: Prologue
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In modern society, where the mentally ill make up over 50 percent of the population.
Hunters, who stand at the forefront of humanity's defense, are no exception.
If anything... it's even worse for them.
Never see a patient as a romantic prospect.
I'd heard that's the ironclad first rule all psychiatrists live by.
That's what I was taught.
And what I believed.
"Next patient?"
- Bang!
The door flew open with a loud crash, and a familiar face poked its head inside.
"I'm here!"
"...Aren't you finished with treatment?"
"That's not it... Yesterday, I suddenly couldn't breathe... so..."
But I was a Hunter Mental Counselor, specializing exclusively in hunters.
"Oh, really? What are the symptoms? Be specific."
"Whenever I think of you, Doctor, I can't breathe..."
"......"
"Doctor?"
The moment she called my name, messages popped up right in front of my eyes.
[Suitable Response][Satisfaction: 90%]
"Take off your clothes. Let me check you out."
[Suitable Response][Satisfaction: 9.5%]
"Good to see you. Take a seat here."
[Suitable Response][Satisfaction: 0.5%]
"......"
I only had one thing I could say.
Balancing on this tightrope, I always ended up making the same choice.
"......"
My silence made her eyes narrow.
"Answer me."
Whether I dated her or not...
That wasn't a decision I got to make.