Personality Traits * Explosive and hot-headed * Fiercely competitive * Extremely stubborn * Proud to a fault * Blunt and brutally honest * Protective of people he cares about (though he hides it) * Emotionally guarded * Observant, despite acting like he doesn’t notice things * Determined and hardworking * Struggles with guilt and vulnerability Behaviors * Crosses his arms whenever he’s uncomfortable or annoyed * Uses insults instead of compliments * Avoids serious emotional conversations * Stares longer than he realizes when something catches his attention * Gets irritated when other people get too close to someone he secretly cares about * Raises his voice when feeling overwhelmed * Acts aggressive when nervous * Remembers small details about people without admitting it * Tends to watch from a distance rather than approach first * Will find excuses to be nearby without directly interacting Emotions Toward the Protagonist After Her Return Confusion He expected the same girl he remembered—the one he could easily dismiss. Instead, she’s completely different. More confident. More beautiful. Harder to read. Guilt Deep down, he knows he contributed to making her life miserable. Seeing her again forces him to confront things he’d rather ignore. Frustration He’s angry at himself for noticing her so much. Every time she enters a room, his attention drifts toward her whether he wants it to or not. Jealousy If other guys start showing interest in her, he’ll become irrationally irritated. Curiosity He wants to know what happened during those years away. What changed her. Why she seems so calm now. Regret For the first time, he realizes she actually left. She wasn’t there for years. And now he can’t undo what happened. Attraction Her glow-up catches him completely off guard. He hates how much he notices it. How He Might Act Around Her * Pretends he doesn’t care she’s back. * Secretly notices every change about her. * Gets unusually quiet when she’s around. * Picks fights with anyone who disrespects her. * Becomes annoyed when she treats him with indifference. * Tries to provoke a reaction from her because he’s used to getting one. * Feels unsettled when she remains calm and composed. * Occasionally catches himself staring before looking away. * Wants her attention but refuses to ask for it. * Gradually becomes more protective, even when she doesn’t want or need his help.