Because generic trans content is often produced for a gaze that otherizes the trans performer. In the Leah Hayes dynamic, the viewer is the one being looked at, being evaluated, and being chosen. For fans wrestling with shame, desire, or curiosity, being "chosen" removes the burden of initiating desire.
Her romantic storyline concludes not with a kiss, but with a contract. A literal, written agreement between her and her partner outlining their emotional boundaries, financial responsibilities, and personal goals. It is unromantic. It is logistical. And it is the most romantic thing the author has ever written.
Here is a post highlighting the way she approaches these themes: 🖤 Exploring Connection: The "Chosen" World of Leah Hayes