It's progress still
How is this progress?? He's worked hard on his achievements, he's overcome his bullied past, and has been quite happy since, thank you very much. Now his resolve is being jeopardized by those selfish thots' antics? Fuck them! (And not in that way.)
No, see, if he thinks of them as girls, then he'll be aware of them during their contests. This puts him at a clear disadvantage, which is unacceptable. Victory at any cost.
This guy gets it. Bros before hos.
He should stay true to his ways and not give in to any of them. They saw tormenting and getting a rise out of him as perfectly acceptable way to get his attention for years.
Yes, kids are stupid, they do impulsive shit without long-term view. That's normal, it's what they do, and they only get stupider as they approach puberty. But just because it's normal doesn't mean it's excused.
Let them cunts reap what they sowed. He should drop them all and leave them in the dust like the obnoxious obstacles they are.