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I'd like to ask for some advice, if I may. When viruses come around such as the last one that have obvious effects, how do you go about explaining them to those around you? Surely it must become a problem after a while, for long-term members of this community. I explained away my absence during this virus by citing a sudden family emergency, but I doubt that excuse will work again, especially since due to my father's status any family emergencies would tend to be public affairs.

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I haven't been affected by any viruses quite like that before, but I've been absent a few times. I've just been telling people I was sick and stayed at home. There's only one person who could contradict me on that, and he's very good about not questioning things.

That might also be a problem, though. As I live in a dorm, it's not just a matter of people at school-- who would also be suspicious if I suddenly started taking sick days, I've never taken a single one in my life-- it's a matter of keeping it from those I live with, as well.

I suppose that would be a problem. I live alone except for my butler, so... Actually, I had perfect attendance until now, too, in middle school anyway. But it helped that I had a lot of work to do at the time. I think people assumed my body was weaker than usual because of the stress.

For people who've always done things perfectly, it can be a problem to suddenly have something that interferes with that image, that you don't want others to know about.

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Weren't you the one who asked about something called Apathy Syndrome?

I... hmm.

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I was, yes. Why?

(( Karen hit the nail on the head but Mitsuru doesn't want to admit it. |D ))

...is something wrong?

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Recently something made me think of that virus that happened, and I looked over some notes I took afterward and saw Apathy Syndrome mentioned. I think I have an idea of what it is, but I feel like I should try to get some details.

[Heh. Karen has some experience with that.]

It's nothing.

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From what I've discussed with other members of the community, it seems like it's a phenomenon unique to my world. It's unlikely that it would ever be a threat to you. If you're still curious I'll discuss it with you, but I feel I should warn you it's probably not relevant.

All right, then.

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I'm curious, I suppose. Are the people affected aware of what's going on around them? And if so, will they react? For instance, if you put them at a table with food in front of them, will they eat?

They really do nothing but sit and stare at the walls. Occasionally they'll mumble or shift a little bit, but they have little to no awareness of their surroundings at all.

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Why not just tell the truth? Show them this place.

I doubt they would take it well. They have enough to deal with in any case, without adding viruses on top of it all.

Is your situation bad, Miss Mitsuru?

...It's not good.

...How bad, exactly?

To be honest, quite bad. We're working to improve the situation, though, and that's what matters.

Ah, I see. The dedication is admirable, then. We're doing much the same in our own world, though it's slow going.

It's a difficult road to take, but I'm confident we'll succeed with enough effort and training.

One virus made me miss three days of school. I blamed that on a head cold. The one where I turned into an animal was explained to my mom as an impromptu trip to the beach.

I'm afraid it would be incredibly suspicious if I started calling into school sick often.

Luckily most of them hit me during summer vacation. Now that school's back in session... I'm hoping beyond all reason I don't get hit.

I suppose hoping is all we can do. How frustrating.

Leaving the community is always an option, but I've met too many close friends here. I guess this makes me a sap.

...I've attempted that. Whenever I make the decision to leave, the main page refuses to disappear off my computer screen.

I'm telling you! This place is alive!

...viruses? I've heard people talk about them, but I'm not sure what they do.

They affect you in very unusual ways. A recent one turned many members of the community into animals.

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