Ep. 9: Retsuko's Illness and Hippatricia's Inconsiderate Visit

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Retsuko falls ill with a cold, prompting her colleague Hippatricia to visit her home to check on her well-being. Instead of offering genuine support, Hippatricia repeatedly demands to know the location of various items within the house. She also expresses a desire for Retsuko to leave so she can go home. Despite the annoying and inconsiderate behavior, Retsuko is too physically unwell to react with anger or address the rudeness. The situation highlights Retsuko's vulnerability as she endures the visit while suffering from her sickness, unable to assert herself against her coworker's intrusive questions and impatience.