[ The second pause is longer. He feels so embarrassed. None of which has anything to do with his partner that day, but the fact that the events had been necessary at all. His claw-tipped fingers tighten around the fabric of the pillow. ]

I... ended up in a difficult situation. It had been bad to start, but while I had turned grey, I don't believe it had become hopeless. Friends were trying to help me fulfill requests despite how I grumbled.

During a particular live, I ended up ingesting a potion. It was only a prank of course. I ended up in a female body. And at first, while I was a little embarrassed, I thought it was a splendid turn of events. Because I thought perhaps it would help keep me disguised and prevent additional requests.