Animals, who operate on raw instinct rather than social constructs, perceive Medaka not as a leader, but as a terrifying predator or "abnormality". When she tries to approach a dog—even while wearing a dog suit to "blend in"—the creature cowers and flees to Zenkichi instead.
Zenkichi’s presence in this episode serves as the emotional anchor that keeps Medaka "human". Medaka Box Episode 3
Zenkichi is the only one who can handle the tasks Medaka's power makes impossible. He understands that while people are drawn to her "personality," animals are repelled by her "power". Animals, who operate on raw instinct rather than