[He raises the mask up, stopping just shy of his eyes. He pauses, giving Yuri's words some careful consideration.]

[Turn it into adoration... Yes, that is what he's always wanted, even when he thought he'd be better off living in the darkness away from other people. That his existence was so awful, it was better that way.]

[Despite his self-condemnation, he still wanted something more, and that is why he got so far, performing with the others. To let go of it now--]

[He lets out a low, little chuckle.]

The last time someone asked me thaaaat I wanted to climb away into the ceiling forever. I told him that I was just like the wretched phantom of the opera, a face only worth hiding.

[He will offer Yuri the mask, and then if he takes it from him, Mayoi will drop into a low bow.]

Thank you ....for your kind words. I hope- that you will support me as I do my very best on this frightening and uncertain stage.

[Time to speedrun getting this costume on.]