I'm changing little by little - 34

Somehow, I feel strange today.

For some reason, my body feels strangely itchy.

I didn't know what would happen if I went outside in this state, so I decided to lie down on the bed.

'Ugh... What's wrong with me... Do I have a fever...'

I should probably call the doctor... I don't feel well...

Could it be a mild symptom like a cold, but it feels worse because Seia's body is weak?

If it's a serious illness, it would be really bad...

Thinking that, I called the Tea Party attendant.

It's an attendant, but it was the doctor.

Beep!-

Thud, thud, thud!- Knock, knock, knock-

The attendant arrived as soon as the alarm sounded.

...Did it even take 30 seconds? At this rate, I wonder if they were stalking me whether I pressed it or not?

Anyway, I can't keep them waiting.

Creak- Thud!-

"You called, Seia-sama."

Nod, nod-

"What's wrong? Are you feeling sick somewhere... Please tell me the exact symptoms- I mean, write them down."

...I think that guy just tried to tease me and changed his words.

"Staring at me like that won't do anything."

"..."

'Ugh, you're lucky you're good at your job.'

After glaring at the attendant for a moment, I wrote down my condition on a piece of paper and handed it to him.

"Seia-sama? Is this all?"

Nod, nod-

"Hmm..."

The attendant looked seriously flustered after receiving my paper. Did something go wrong?

Ugh, it's too early to die...!

"...Don't make that face. Your condition isn't dangerous. I was just surprised."

"...?"

'It's not dangerous...?'

"Um... For treatment purposes, may I touch you a little?"

It's for treatment, so it shouldn't be a big deal- Hiiiieeeek?!?!!

"Hmm... I just lightly touched your tail... I think I'm right about what I'm thinking."

"...! ...!!"

'W-What... what's wrong with my body...'

"Please don't be offended and listen. All animals have a mating season."

C-Could it be...?

"Yes. And that applies to beastmen as well. It seems Seia-sama's has started a little late."

"...!!!"

'M-Mating season...?!!'

It seems I've heard something incredibly shocking.

* * *

"Seia-chan... are you really not letting me in...?"

"Mika-san. Seia-san's condition seems to be very bad. Let's just go back."

"But..."

It seems Mika and Nagisa have come to visit.

They must be worried because I haven't come out... but I can't help it.

M-My body isn't in a good condition to go out...

"I can't. Nagisa-chan. What if Seia-chan is really sick and can't open the door?"

"T-That could... be the case...?"

"Let's go in☆"

Click- Thud!!-

Mika easily picked the locked doorknob, opened the door, and walked in.

"Seia-chan! Are you feeling okay?"

"..."

'Do you have the right to say that after breaking into someone else's room...'

"Mika-san! Don't do that in front of a patient!"

"Ah, ahaha☆ Sorry."

As usual, Nagisa and Mika chatted, then approached me and put their hands on my head.

'Ugh...?'

"Wow. This fever is no joke...?"

"Seia-san. Are you alright?"

Nod, nod-

It's not like I'm sick or anything. It's just... a slightly embarrassing situation.

"You must be very tired. Go to sleep."

Stroke- Stroke-

Nagisa murmured softly and started stroking my head and ears.

"...!! ....!!!"

'Hieee?! S-Suddenly...?!'

"Ahaha~ I'll join too☆ I'll take the tail~"

'W-Wait a minute... I'm in a very sensitive... state right now...'

I don't know if Nagisa and Mika know about my condition, but they don't seem to have any intention of stopping.

"Ahaha☆ Seia-chan's expression is cute."

"...Your expression is different from usual."

"Maybe it's because she's so comfortable?"

Stroke- Strooooke-

"...!!! .....!!!"

'Uwaaa... S-Stoop...!'

Poke!-

'Hiiiieeeek?!! W-Why did you poke my ear!'

Nagisa and Mika seemed to enjoy seeing my unusual reactions, and they kept teasing my ears and tail.

'S-Sto... p... m... y... miiiind...'

...Until I fainted, that is.

"Wow! Did she fall asleep? We did it, Nagisa-chan!"

"She must have been really tired. To fall asleep while being petted without any resistance."

Of course, Mika and Nagisa didn't even know that I had fainted.

"Sleep well, Seia-chan! I'll come again tomorrow!"

"I hope you get well soon..."

"Hey, it's not like Seia-chan hasn't been sick before. She'll probably get better soon~"

Seia probably didn't know it herself, but she didn't resist at all while being petted.

That's probably why Mika and Nagisa didn't notice at all.

She is in fact gradually changing without her even realizing it.