If I may direct your attention to the first panel, most of the chapter up until now has more or less been happening at the same time. Before classes even started we saw Rain, Emily, Chanel, Rudy, and Drew being spoken to by Brother Arthur. After being dismissed, they all went their separate ways, leading to the ensuing weeks focusing on Rudy and Drew, Chanel approaching Gavin and Ana, and then Rain and Emily, but all of it at same time in different spots. If we're after third period now, the day is finally starting to advance.
Much as I probably didn't need to make such a distinction for the story, if I want even a modicum of an attempt at realism, presumably these kids at school have to attend classes from time to time. XD
Anyway! Today, we have Rudy and Colette meet up! The page is pretty straight forward on its own, but in case you forgot what was going on with Colette, here's a quick rundown.
Just gonna say; it's not like he can't be a boy named Colette if he finds that in fact his name is fine.
It's not like I felt a need to change my name (technically a nickname I picked up) just cuz I came out as a trans nonbinary woman. Still have a deadname; it's just not cuz I came out as trans.
I stopped using That name bcuz it connected me to my birth father and his family; and I didn't want that connection.
Honestly, I had strongly considered a scenario where Colette would decide to keep his name despite everything. And then everyone - characters and readers alike - would just have to accept he's a man named Colette. XD
But I admit that idea was more because I was a little salty about readers imposing other names he didn't pick, or refusing to address him by name by Colette as he'd asked for the time being. It wasn't really what I actually thought he'd pick, though, so I didn't go that route. I think it'd potentially be a good lesson about how different people view their name and transition differently. That said, I still think the route I did decide on also has important and valuable connotations. Maybe I'll save the "trans character keeps their decidedly gendered name through transition" arc for another time. ^_^
I don't think it's the fact that Colette wore a blazer, but the fact that he wore *Gavin's* blazer. A man giving somebody (usually, a girl, or somebody who is seen as a girl) a jacket is a pretty common romantic trope. Aidyn was probably just upset because he thought his date was into a different guy. If Colette was wearing Aidyn's blazer I bet Aidyn would not have been upset at all.
I don't think Colette coming out to Aiden is a good idea. He was definitely jealous about Colette wearing Gavin's jacket so he's interested in "her" but finding out his prom date was a guy might not go over so well. He might be fine with it but he might get really upset, out her publicly and that could go really badly for Colette.
I hope that no, Colette doesn't come out. (Or if he does, then it's only to the main gang who are proven trans-friendly). As sucky as it is being in the closet, I don't feel like he's in a safe environment. I don't think Aiden would react in a *physically* dangerous way, but I also don't think he'd react positively either. And, well, even with a tentatively-supportive reaction, being outed to others (see: Drew...) is still a potential concern.
Honestly I still think Aidyn seemed more concerned about Colette wearing _another_ guys blazer instead of Aidyn's blazer than the wearing a blazer part.
I mean, if anime has taught me anything it's that kids only go to school to socialize and fight monsters from another dimension. None of this silly "class" business
It's not like I felt a need to change my name (technically a nickname I picked up) just cuz I came out as a trans nonbinary woman. Still have a deadname; it's just not cuz I came out as trans.
I stopped using That name bcuz it connected me to my birth father and his family; and I didn't want that connection.
Honestly, I had strongly considered a scenario where Colette would decide to keep his name despite everything. And then everyone - characters and readers alike - would just have to accept he's a man named Colette. XD
But I admit that idea was more because I was a little salty about readers imposing other names he didn't pick, or refusing to address him by name by Colette as he'd asked for the time being. It wasn't really what I actually thought he'd pick, though, so I didn't go that route. I think it'd potentially be a good lesson about how different people view their name and transition differently. That said, I still think the route I did decide on also has important and valuable connotations. Maybe I'll save the "trans character keeps their decidedly gendered name through transition" arc for another time. ^_^
That reminds me. I started reading Sister Claire ages ago, and always meant to go back to it. I really should. Thanks for the reminder. :)
Damn. Come out or not? Betting starts now!