Only by staying here could he stand tall in the future and not be looked down on.

He no longer wanted to hear people whisper behind his back that he's unworthy of being friends with Jacqueline.

Jacqueline’s expression turned from gloom to joy when Fred expressed his desire to be her close friend.

Excitedly, she approached him and said, "Then... let's be good friends forever. You have to visit me often, and I'll come see you too!"

"I will!" he agreed.

"And this doll..." she pointed at the doll he was holding, recognizing it as the one she had given him. "Treat it as if it were me and let it sleep with you every night."

"I will," he replied.

"Also, you have to eat all the chocolates I gave you earlier. They're delicious!" she added, although she’s disappointed she couldn't share them with him.

"I will."

With his third agreement, Jacqueline was finally satisfied, her gloomy expression giving way to a happier one.

Suddenly, Jacqueline hugged Fred tightly and planted a huge kiss o