Few people can make such a piss poor first impression.

Jean Kirstein is insufferable from the start, ranting on and on about his lofty dreams of living safely in the interior. He's overconfident in his abilities and lacks any hope in the potential triumph of humanity over the titans. To put it simply, you do not get along. It's a shame that his best friend also happens to be your best friend. It makes avoiding the bastard impossible.