[Ren gives a somewhat exaggerated hum, like he's having to think about his answer even though he knows it all too well, and has done for many years now. Aichi and Ren hadn't even met when that particular piece of fate fell into place.] "Done on purpose" isn't quite right...but it certainly happened for a reason.

[For a few reasons, honestly, but they're also ones he'd prefer to keep close to his chest for the moment, so he puts a finger to his lips, one side of his mouth curling up a little further.] But it wouldn't be very interesting if I told just anyone all the details, would it?

[It's far too soon to ruin the mystery...and also to talk about the things that lie in his past, since his relationship with Aichi is linked to that so tightly it can't be ignored.]