How’s it going? Are you getting along with him?
Him? Oh, Shinji. Well, it’s been two weeks since he started and he doesn’t seemed to have changed. No one ever calls him.
Calls him where?
Well, since I figured he’d be needing one I gave him a cellular phone. I don’t think he’s ever used it though… or received any calls. I’m not sure but I don’t think he has any friends.
Well I would guess that Shinji isn’t exactly the sort of person who makes friends easily.
Mmmhhmmm.
Do you know the fable “The Hedgehog’s Dilemma?”
Hedgehog? You mean those animals with the spiny hair?
Even though a hedgehog may want to become close with another hedgehog. The closer they get the more they injure each other with their spines.
Hmm.
It’s the same with some humans. The reason he seems so withdrawn is because he’s afraid of being hurt.
Well, he’s… just… going to have to learn… someday…. That part of growing up means finding a way to interact with others while distancing pain.
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