Sometimes it can be trauma related. Even when people grow up and are more rational, because of the psychological scar, they can't help but be afraid.
I'm moderately sure that is not what is happening here, but that is a thing that happens, yes.
A 2026 adaptation is in the works, so we can see our glorious and beloved Dou in motion soon.
Sauce
EDIT: It's slated for Winter 2026, so VERY soon.
Sauce 2
Woo! Thankfully only end of season.
It feels like a setup season, with some drama mixed here and there. The "fight" felt a bit rushed, but it does leave a lot of questions to be answered for S3.
Thanks for the TLs and banter!