On the weekend, Axel—now dressed as Alice—heads to the metro station for a date with Jett. Nervous and self-conscious in his pink dress and high heels, Axel braces for Jett’s reaction. However, Jett’s wide-eyed admiration catches him off guard as he praises Alice’s appearance, from the elegant dress to the daring choice of heels.
Blushing furiously, Axel tries to downplay the compliments, but Jett’s genuine words fill him with shy happiness he can’t ignore. Despite his struggles walking confidently in heels, Jett assures him he looks stunning and offers his arm to help. The chapter captures Axel’s mix of embarrassment and budding happiness, as Jett’s kindness and praise make the shy Alice feel special for the first time.