[Voice Post]
[The feed clicks on. A brief moment of silence before Naoto speaks. But it's not a voice that's familiar to most of you. No, it's not the deeper register she normally uses. The voice is lilting and distinctly feminine.]
Um... Hello everyone. This is Naoto Shirogane speaking... but you probably already knew that.
I just wanted to apologize for what happened earlier this week. I know I caused many of you to worry needlessly. To those of you who took the time to take care of me while I was recuperating, you have my eternal gratitude. Thank you to everyone who sent their well-wishes: I appreciate your concern.
[Another long pause while Naoto decides how to continue.]
In light of recent events... I would ask that you please refrain from asking too many questions regarding my desire to conceal my true sex. I promise to explain my reasons for doing so, but not right now. I'm still... trying to articulate my thoughts on the matter.
And... I would prefer it if you all continued to refer to me as Naoto-kun. It's what I've grown used to, and I'd rather not change that which has become familiar. Also, I hope that everyone will continue to treat me as they have before. Just because it has been revealed that I am female... it doesn't mean that I've become a completely different person. It's going to be business as usual for me, so please don't make a big fuss over it.
Sorry... I feel like I've been rambling. Um... anyway. Thank you for your time.
[The feed clicks off.]
Um... Hello everyone. This is Naoto Shirogane speaking... but you probably already knew that.
I just wanted to apologize for what happened earlier this week. I know I caused many of you to worry needlessly. To those of you who took the time to take care of me while I was recuperating, you have my eternal gratitude. Thank you to everyone who sent their well-wishes: I appreciate your concern.
[Another long pause while Naoto decides how to continue.]
In light of recent events... I would ask that you please refrain from asking too many questions regarding my desire to conceal my true sex. I promise to explain my reasons for doing so, but not right now. I'm still... trying to articulate my thoughts on the matter.
And... I would prefer it if you all continued to refer to me as Naoto-kun. It's what I've grown used to, and I'd rather not change that which has become familiar. Also, I hope that everyone will continue to treat me as they have before. Just because it has been revealed that I am female... it doesn't mean that I've become a completely different person. It's going to be business as usual for me, so please don't make a big fuss over it.
Sorry... I feel like I've been rambling. Um... anyway. Thank you for your time.
[The feed clicks off.]