... *groan* ...
... Oof. (MC Name), my apologies.
I...I am all right. Today is an...inauspicious day, so it is easy for me to...oof...be inflicted by impurities...
If I happen to overextend myself on days such as these...I will sometimes be left in...urf...this pitiable state...
---ACK!
(Inari turns into a White Fox)
...*cough* *cough*...What just happened...?
Hm? Have you grown taller since we saw each other last?
Is something the matter, (MC Name)? You are acting somewhat odd.
It's almost as if the cat has gotten your tongue.
Strange... I suddenly feel much lighter than usual.
And not only you, but the rest of the surroundings seem to have grown much larger...
Wait...is it possible that I accidentally transformed?
I have!? Then no wonder everything seems to different! My apologies, (MC Name), I must have given you quite the shock.
All members of the Vixeni clan, should we overexert outselves and use too much of our power, will sometimes revert to a fox's form.
This form allows us to minimize the energy we expend and recover our strength as quickly as possible.
However, it is hardly the most regal of things, and we are stuck without the use of any of our powers or abilities.
Once I have recovered enough of my energy, I will be able to return to my normal form, however. Do not fret.
Hm? You will accompany me until I have the strength to return to my normal form? Erm... well...
I would very much like to say I will be all right, but given that you have already seen me at my most inept, I doubt you will believe me.
I guess I shall just have to accept your generous good will, then, won't I? Will it be all right if I take up a few hours of your time today?
My thanks.
??: Oh, hiya, (MC Name)!
Sumomo: Are you taking a walk today? Oh...!
Sumomo: What an adorable little foxy!
(Sumomo pats Inari's head)
Sumomo: Hee hee! Look at how fluffy-wuffy it is.
Sumomo: Ahh! That's right! I was supposed to be running an errand!
Sumomo: If I take too long, Mr. Moriya will get mad and yell at me again!
Sumomo: I'm glad I got to say hello to you today, (MC Name). Have a nice day!
Inari: Fascinating. Not only was that young lady able to see me, she was able to touch me as well.
It seems that when I am in this form, not only you but all mortals can see me.
(MC has an idea)
I should take this opportunity to learn and experience things about mortal life that I otherwise could not?
What an alluring idea! I would very much like that!
(Inari is looking at a moving figure near Ra-Man's)
(MC Name), what is this!?
Oh! I see, I see! How novel!
(Scene changes to eating on a bench outside Ginjiro's)
Mmmm, I'm stuffed. Freshly made youkan is decidedly a treat.
"Shopping was another pleasant experience. I got to meet so many of the townsfolk, as well. This has been like a dream to me.
Until today, I had always dreaded the coming of inauspicious days...
...as they left me feeling ill and unwell in both body and spirit. All I could do was huddle in a ball and wait for them to pass.
But today was so pleasant and full of wonderful discoveries that I nearly forgot it was such a day at all.
And that is entirely due to your generous thoughtfulness. You have my gratitu--
(It then suddenly starts raining)
...!
N-No, I'm all right. It is just, er, embaressingly enough, I have...difficulties with water.
Getting wet is a discomforting and miserable experience for me. All the strength drains from my body and I have trouble even moving.
Normally, I would cast a spell that keeps the water away from me, but in this state I am unable to use my magic.
...
(When you opt to look for shelter, you then pick up Inari)
YIP!?
O-Oh, er. I-I see. This will indeed keep the rain from soaking me.
I cant believe I didn't think of something so simple as this myself. I am ashamed.
Thank you, (MC Name).
...
I must admit, your arms are quite warm. And...comforting.
Yet at the same time, my heart begins to flutter and patter like a dancing butterfly...
It is a very off feeling. I wonder what it is...
Erm! Nothing! Please, pay me no mind. I was simply talking to myself.
(The rain then stops)
It seems it was only a passing rain shower. I'm glad it let up so soon.
Erm...(MC name)? Thank you.
I am thankful you brought me under the shelter of this umbrella, yes...
But that I am this wet, yet have managed to remain relatively unafraid...
...is surely thanks to you...holding me, like this.
I am most deeply grateful, (MC Name).
Now then, if you wouldn't mind...
Would you please put me down?
Though I am still in my fox form, being held for this extended length of time is growing a touch...awkward.
(Inari then unexpectedly transforms back, still being held by you)
Oof...!...*cough* *cough*...There. I've finally returned to my normal...form...?
...!?
Wha--!? Ah! Aaaah!!
M-My profoundest apologies!
Erm! Ah! Um!
Th-Thank you again for your kind assistance today!
A-Anyway, I have returned to normal now, so, uh....
Haveagooddaybye!
(Inari runs away from you)
Ulg...M-My chest...Wh-What's wrong with me?
Have I not fully recovered?
Or is what I am feeling what I suspect it may be...?