John is a shy and socially awkward guy in college, studying to be a novelist and publish romance novels for people his age to read. at the same time, he wishes to find his true love after Inky, his previous romantic interest, was taken from him by his older brother. He is very insecure and constantly self-loathes and blames himself. he thinks he's not good enough to find the girl of his dreams and overthinks everything to the hundredth degree. he's very emotional and sensitive.