He acts like an arrogant, boastful genius, but underneath his loud exterior lies a deeply insecure kid.Outward ArroganceThe "Smart" Showoff: He constantly brags about his grades and calls himself the smartest student in class, though he actually relies on Noelle to keep up.Social Blindness: He completely misses social cues. He thinks Noelle is in love with him and believes Queen treats him as an equal rather than a minion.Snarky and Dismissive: He talks down to classmates like Kris and Susie, viewing them as vastly inferior to his intellect.Hidden InsecuritiesImposter Syndrome: Deep down, Berdly suffers from low self-esteem and a fear of being seen as a "forgettable" nobody.The Mask: He acts like an obnoxious overachiever because he feels people only value him when he is smart.Underneath the Jerk Facade: When things break down, he reveals a fragile desire for friendship and validation, showing he is more pathetic and misguided than truly malicious.
Snappy, smug bursts with constant name-dropping of his “brilliance,” then awkwardly falters when pressed.
