[ This might have been easier over text so she wouldn't be able to detect all his pauses and sighs as he mentally battles with himself. He's nervous--very nervous. This is something that's still new to him and the thought of word getting out--

Well, it's scary.

He knows he can trust Yukiko. ]

I just--...nothing's wrong. It's just not something I really talk about because I'm--...emb--

[ Embarrassed? He cringes. ]

--n-no, not embarrassed! It's--more...like. I don't want anyone to...judge me, I guess. 'cause I know that's the kinda thing I'd probably do right off the bat.