No matter how reluctant he was, Masato Yamazaki still came to the association.

Along with him were eight students from the college, who were the first batch of volunteers selected.

On the association's side, Sayu, who serves as the representative, happily brought people into the newly rented office and introduced them to the other members.

When he saw Shinjoka, Yamazaki Masato's expression froze, but he quickly covered it up and greeted everyone politely.

After a few words of greeting, everyone entered the conference room to listen to the precautions for volunteer work, and finally divided into four groups in pairs.

Today, the "OSY" association has a total of eight divine girls, which just matches the number of volunteers, and this was also discussed in advance by both parties.

After all, there are only so many people who need to be taken care of, so there is no point in having too many people.

that's all--

Xijo Xiang, Serizawa Yu, Yuki Asami, and Shinjo Chiaki each led a group to visit and familiarize themselves with the work process.

Sayu, on the other hand, discussed the consultant matters with Masato Yamazaki, told him the specific situation of each girl, and also took out the mental health assessment that he had compiled.

The so-called assessment is equivalent to a personal case file, which records in detail each time the girls receive psychological guidance.

Yamazaki Masato looked through the files, pondered for a moment and then asked: "Did Ogiwara-san make all of these by himself?"

"Yes... I made you laugh."

"Tell me about how you usually treat people?"

If you are an ordinary person, you will probably give some specious and general answers at this time, just like the mysterious impression given by the psychology major.

However, Sayu, who is a gifted student, is naturally not included in this list, so she answered very simply——

"I mainly help them develop a positive attitude, using methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and emotionally focused therapy."

Yamazaki Masato asked: "Why not use home therapy?"

"Because this treatment is not suitable for these girls." Sayu replied.

"They have lived in a depressing environment lacking care for a long time, and family members cannot be their support and emotional sustenance, so I think emotion-focused therapy is more suitable for them."

"That's right." Masato Yamazaki glanced at her in surprise, "Did you think of all this yourself?"

"Um."

Sayu nodded shyly and explained: "Of course, I just used what the teachers taught in class."

"Haha, what do you think of the effect?"

"Well, most of them are very effective, but there is one child who is very autistic and has not been able to open up to us until now."

"Autism... let me take a look." Yamazaki Masato found the corresponding character profile, "Is this a girl named Xiaoling?"

"Yes." Sayu confirmed, "This child's situation is quite special. She often has nightmares at night, so we arrange for her to live alone."

[Name: Xiaoling]

[Age: 16 years old]

[Experience: Unknown]

[Symptoms: Post-traumatic stress disorder (mild), anxiety, fear, nightmares]

"This girl is usually in charge, Ogiwara-san?"

"Yes, although it is completely ineffective..."

"Is that so..." Yamazaki Masato pursed his lips and nodded slightly, pondering for a moment, "You haven't given her any psychological guidance today, have you? Take me over to observe her?"

Sayu naturally wouldn't refuse and agreed immediately.

So the two of them came to Xiaoling's room together.

The curtains here are tightly closed. Although it is early in the morning, the room is as dark as afternoon, and there is an inexplicable sense of physiological dampness.

In the corner, a girl covered with a blanket was curled up, looking at them in shock, her body trembling.

"Xiaoling!"

Sayu hurriedly stepped forward to inspect the situation.

Masato Yamazaki didn't speak, he just stood by the door and observed.

…

After a while, they left Xiaoling's room.

Based on what he saw in the room, Yamazaki Masato asked: "Have you ever used dream analysis on that girl?"

He was talking about a form of psychotherapy.

It often means that therapists discuss their dreams with patients and analyze their symbols and meanings in order to understand and resolve the problems and conflicts that exist in the patients' subconscious.

Sayu shook his head slightly and said nothing.

"The child is very afraid of her nightmares. I am worried that asking her easily will irritate her, so I have always avoided talking about this topic."

"I see." Yamazaki Masato understood and said straightforwardly:

"Your starting point is good, but this doesn't work. As a therapist, the first thing you have to do is to establish communication with the patient, so that you know how to help her."

"Actually, I once observed Xiaoling's reaction when she had a night terror. She was very frightened and anxious at the time. She kept talking to herself and couldn't listen at all..."

"——Even so, I still have to ask."

Yamazaki Masato said firmly:

“The symbols and images in dreams represent the patient’s inner experiences and emotions, which are often ignored and suppressed by the patient.

You can start with some simple topics and don’t rush for results. Record the plots, characters, scenes, emotions, etc. that appeared in her dreams, and analyze them later.”

"Ah, okay, please wait a moment." Sayu took out a small notebook and started taking notes seriously.

"When communicating with her, let her feel that you are listening and supporting her, and encourage her to express her thoughts and feelings."

"yes!"

"When you have established a trusting relationship with her, you can try exposure therapy to let her face her fears."

"Huh? Wouldn't that be too exciting...?"

"It doesn't matter, I will be there when the time comes."

"yes!"

"Of course, I think sending her to a mental hospital for treatment is also a solution."

"Yes! - Huh...?"

"I'm just suggesting it. It doesn't matter if you don't want to."

Yamazaki Masato said with his hands behind his back:

"But you should pay attention to maintaining a good sense of boundaries with the patients. Stay with these special groups frequently and be careful of affecting your mental state."

"Ah...Okay, I understand, thank you for your advice." Sayu suddenly realized.

"No, just ask me if you don't understand anything later. I'll go check on other people."

After saying this, Masato Yamazaki spread his legs and began to look around.

Generally speaking, the students who volunteered today performed well and got along well with the members of the association. The atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious.

This made Yamazaki Masato sigh in relief, and then he went to the vending machine on the street and bought a bottle of barley tea to relieve the heat.

The scorching sun in July scorches the earth, making people sweat all over.

What no one knows is that Masato Yamazaki actually put a lot of effort into selecting these candidates.

All eight of them have cheerful personalities and get along easily with others.

"This way you won't be picked on..."

He was talking to himself and taking a few sips of wheat tea.

At this time——

"Hey...Consultant Yamazaki, what are you doing here?" Someone suddenly called his name.

Masato Yamazaki looked around and found that the person greeting him was Chiaki Shinjo who was returning from buying ingredients.

Just as he was about to respond, he noticed Shinjoka standing next to him and took two steps back reflexively.

"Consultant Yamazaki?" Chiaki Shinjo asked in surprise, puzzled by his reaction.

"Hello...Hello." Masato Yamazaki calmed down and nodded reluctantly in response.

Seeing his unnatural behavior, Shinjoka asked her mother to go back to the association first. Although Shinjo Chiaki was a little confused about this, she left without saying anything.

Yamazaki Masato swallowed secretly and asked with fear: "...I have done everything you said, what else do you want to do?"

Shinjoka waved his hand, "Don't worry, I won't do anything. Uncle, you don't need to be so nervous."

Masato Yamazaki didn't believe it, his face was full of doubt.

Now he is really afraid of being bitten by a snake for ten years. Unless the devil woman in front of him is willing to destroy all those videos, then he can feel at ease.

"That's impossible, uncle~" Shinjoka smiled sweetly, as if he had read through his inner thoughts.

"Once I destroy the video now, uncle, you will definitely throw away your hands and leave immediately, which will trouble me very much, so I ask you to stay here for one year, and then I will give you your freedom."

——This woman!

Masato Yamazaki cursed secretly, his chest heaving.

To be honest, one year is not a long time and he can afford to wait.

The scary thing is that one year comes after another, and another year comes after another, and there is no end-!
To be continued...