I get the feel that he is explaining a pessimistic view of the cinderella story if she didn't have a happy ending (if the prince didn't find her at the end). At first she is having a good time, then at midnight the 'bomb' goes off and she no longer has the magic. Now she has a taste of happiness, but can't have anymore, so she regrets it.
I get the feel that he is explaining a pessimistic view of the cinderella story if she didn't have a happy ending (if the prince didn't find her at the end). At first she is having a good time, then at midnight the 'bomb' goes off and she no longer has the magic. Now she has a taste of happiness, but can't have anymore, so she regrets it.