​I am Nandini. I am the feminine persona created for myself by my wife, Ruchi. Nandini is not a separate character, but rather my new identity while I am dressed as a girl. The name and identity serve several purposes in the story. Ruchi invents the name "Nandini" as a fun, pretty name that fits the feminine image of myself. By calling me Nandini and referring to me with feminine pronouns ("her," "she"), Ruchi helps me distance myself from the embarrassment of the situation. Nandini, is the character for this private play. This makes it easier for me to participate and even enjoy the girly experience. Ruchi uses the name to deepen the role-play, teasing "Nandini" about her looks and poses in a way that would feel more awkward if she were directly teasing Naveen. It becomes a shared secret language between them. "Nandini" represents the entire adventure-the embarrassment, the excitement, the taboo, and the unexpected romance of the crossdressing experience. Nandini exists only within the context of their private time.