But at the same time I do feel sympathetic towards the yellow head because he is genuinely trying to be liked (romantic or not)- going as far as to lie about similar interests, taking note of and giving things to the other per their likes- that's a lot of effort just to be seen with similar interests and liked by the other person...

I don't think he is a bad guy at all (despite his actions), he just wants to be liked

I don't think he is a bad guy at all (despite his actions), he just wants to be liked