- "As of now, Sinon-san, you cannot leave anywhere. Not until you finish your treatment and have a chat with the KOI. So far, my reports have kept them away but once you are deemed mentally stable enough, they will surely have a talk with you. This is how things are at Wakkanai. I guess you understand why".
As Kitagawa was talking about the KOI she for the first time got serious and gloomy, however, quickly returned to her upbeat manner afterwards.
- "After you finish your treatment and if decided upon to be free to go - why not? You can go travelling wherever the wanderlust guides you. In a way, I envy you: to be able to roam freely. I am bound by my duty here and I actually like it!"
Kitagawa stood up again and checked the sensors monitoring Sinon's activity on the wall.
- "I don't know if you are bound by any duty but the way you talk it seems you are more of a freelancer. I am also glad I bring positive feedback to you: most doctors try to appear serious and distant. I don't believe in this. I used to work with children for a few years before being transferred to Wakkanai and know from personal experience that good cheering and a smile can cause faster recovery. As for knowing me - I am always glad to share my personal experiences with the patients to foster better trust and recovery".
The doctor turned around, smiled, and sat back in the chair, locking hands over her chest ready to listen:
- "Don't be shy, shoot your questions! My life hasn't been very exciting but I have a few funny stories to share to cheer you up."
