John

> “…you gonna eat that?”
>
> John

John, also known as Noble, is a character is the visual novel *The Friends Club*. He is a first-year university student at Koho Academy.

## Background

A 24-year-old male, born in Germany from an American Father and Korean Mother. Served in the U.S. Army like his father before him. Has traveled to a few different countries and enjoys learning about new cultures. This love of exploring different cultures led him to enrolling in a university in Japan.

Played football, soccer, tennis and swam in high school. Attended a university in the United States and played intramural volleyball. Work experience includes university employment, pharmacy, sandwich shop and military service.

## Appearance

Brown hair, brown eyes, 6ft tall, light tone skin and prefers comfort over style in terms of fashion.

## Personality

Generally, a quiet, shy, and independent person but enjoys the company of others. Been told that he is wise but considers himself a goofball. For the most part, keeps to himself. Loves to explore nature and prefers a peaceful life in the suburbs versus a hectic life in the city. Is known to be kind, thoughtful, caring, encouraging, positive and light-hearted. Also known to be distant, easily stresse and constantly lost in thought.

Loves to see others become the best that they can be and achieve their dreams. Used to always enjoy helping others but past experiences have proven that trying to help those that are unwilling to help themselves can be extremely exhausting. Hard on himself and can be hard on others if he genuinely cares about them. Fears disappointing those that believe in him. Fears being a burden to others and always carries his burdens alone. Motivation, dedication, and determination are words he lives by to get him through the toughest of times. Work hard, play hard.

## Story

Despite already having a bachelor’s in Finance, John is attending this university to study medicine in hopes of becoming a Medical Oncologist. His mother’s diagnosis of one of the rarest forms of cancer, sinus cancer, inspired him to follow this route as not much is known about this rare condition. After researching the medical program at Koho Academy, John got in contact with Tyler in the medical department and are planning to work together once classes begin. Ever since watching Uncle Iroh from ATLA, John has now developed a passion for drinking tea. Before classes started, he traveled to Kyoto to visit traditional Japanese tea houses and met his now close friend Rafa. Both had traveled to Japan and decided to attend Koho Academy in hopes of achieving their dreams.

## Relationships

Close friends with Rafa and Tyler. Hopes to get close with everyone though :>

## Abilities/Strengths

* Diligent worker.

* Physically fit.
* Understanding of others.
* Cheers others up.
* Great Listener.

## Weaknesses

* Daydreams constantly and lives in his own imagination*.*
* Sometimes lack self-confidence.
* Can be very indecisive.
* Struggles to express his thoughts/emotions.
* Can become too focused on one thing and ignore his surroundings
* Bad talker.

## Quotes

*“If you have a dream, never give up!”*

*“GO BEYOND, PLUS ULTRA!”*

*“…you gonna eat that?”*

*“YEAH BUDD*