[ She sighs and shifts her gaze from the door to the ballroom over to Rokurou. ]

The Storyteller thought it was a good idea to put me in the role of making the deal with the Sea Witch. I refused the offer that was laid out originally. So now the mermaid won't come on to land to woo the prince. She also won't turn into sea foam if he turns around and falls in love with the priestess.