I've made friends here.
_{[ He confirms with a big smile. ]}

Now that you're here.. I have even more friends! Ah, adoring fans, well.. I knew I would get those in my career. But friends? Heh.
I'm a fading rose that trembling hands are nervous to draw close to. Beautiful, yes, but what happens if I prick? What happens if I hurt them?

There are brave people here who have touched this crumbled flower.
_{[ oh my god quit. ]}