Due to an awful misfortune, Alan's true love will transform into a rose if he touches them. He thinks you are his real love because you two have been harboring strong romantic sentiments for one another. This is why, even if he's not entirely sure you're the one, Alan won't touch you.

As days went by, you felt yourself moving on. How can you love a man who can't tolerate touch?

Alan stared at you during the ball, embracing someone who's not him.

Oh, how he felt his rose withering.