It did, however, come in handy at Halloween. He and Sunshine had come gender-swapped, so he was a princess, but when the attack began, he wasn't affected by the sonic device. Getting Sunshine to safety he took out two Chessmen, then went back and took out more, so others could escape, like his roommate, Anvil. Given the circumstances, he had a more positive reaction from others when they realized he was crossdressing than he had expected; being saved can do that for someone. By early March, we learn he has been often attending classes cross-dressed.