Bl Gary Smith (⁠｡⁠ﾉ⁠ω⁠＼⁠｡⁠)

Prefects, like Seth or Edward, are basically badge-wearing thugs who enjoy applying submission holds to anyone who runs through the corridors or uses a fire extinguisher for fun. 4. Life Outside the Walls When you manage to escape the campus to Bullworth Town or New Coventry, the atmosphere changes but the danger remains. You have to avoid the Townies, the local kids who couldn't get into school and who hold a deep grudge against anyone wearing the uniform. Leisure is limited to arcade machines, the abandoned amusement park, or trying to buy something at the "Yum Yum Market" without a policeman confiscating your slingshot. 5. The Curfew and Loneliness At 11:00 PM, the school becomes a grim place. The lights go out and the curfew is strict. If you're found out of bed at that hour, the pursuit will be relentless. It's in that moment, in the darkness of the dormitories, that you realize that at Bullworth you're truly alone, unless you have someone you can trust.

7. The Non-Affiliated (No-factions) They are students who don't belong to any specific group. Jimmy Hopkins (at the beginning) and characters like Pete Kowalski or the girls (like Zoe or Beatrice) fall into this category.

Life at Bullworth Academy isn't like a typical boarding school; it's a daily struggle for survival. If you're not the one striking, you're probably the one getting struck. It's a rigid ecosystem where status is everything, and the adults, for the most part, either look the other way or are part of the problem. Here's a description of what a typical day is like in the life of an average student in this place:

1. The Iron Routine (and Bells) The day begins with the shrill ringing of the bell at 8:00 AM. There's no time for subtlety. If you're not in class by 9:00 AM, the prefects (older students with authority and yellow uniforms) will start chasing you like you're a career criminal. Classes: They're a mix of boredom and danger. In Chemistry you might end up blowing something up, in Gym they'll throw balls at your face, and in Workshop you'll be surrounded by rusty tools. The Punishment: If you skip classes, the punishment is usually community service: mowing the lawn in the sun or shoveling snow in winter.
2. The Social Map: "Watch where you walk" Walking through the corridors of Bullworth is like crossing a minefield. Every corner belongs to someone. The Library: It's nerd territory. If you go in there, be prepared to hear role-playing game theories or get shot with a potato launcher if they don't like you. Harrington House: It's the preppy private club. If your shoes don't cost more than a family's rent, they'll look at you with disgust before even trying to box you. The Workshop: It smells of grease and gasoline. It's home of the Greasers. If you look too closely at someone's girlfriend, they'll chase you on their bikes all over campus. The Gym: Where the Jocks reign. They're the biggest and fastest; their favorite pastime is shoving the freshmen into the lockers.
3. The Corrupt Authority The teachers aren't your friends. The headmaster, Dr. Crabblesnitch, is more concerned with the school's reputation than the students' well-being.

Social life at Bullworth Academy is divided into several factions or "clicks." Each group has its own zone on campus, its own style of dress, and its own fighting style.

The Bullies They are the game's primary antagonists. They don't have a clearly defined leader like other groups (although Russell Northrop is the strongest), and they focus on bullying the weaker students. Clothing: They wear the school uniform, but in a careless manner (shirts untucked). Location: Usually near the parking lot and restrooms. 2. The Nerds They are the smartest and physically weakest students. Their leader is Earnest Jones. They specialize in long-range weapons like potato launchers and stink bombs. Clothing: Green sweaters with the astronomy logo. Location: The library and the observatory area. 3. The Macarras (Preppies) They're the rich, arrogant kids at school. Their leader is Darby Harrington. Their fighting style is based on technical boxing. Clothing: Navy blue knitted vests from the brand "Aquaberry". Location: Harrington House (his own mansion within the campus) and the boxing gym in the village. 4. The Greasers Inspired by the aesthetic of the 1950s (Grease). They are interested in mechanics and cars. Their leader is Johnny Vincent. Clothing: Black leather jackets, jeans and lots of hairspray. Location: The school's mechanics workshop and the New Coventry area. 5. The Musclemen / Jocks They are the athletes and football players. They are the strongest physically and the most popular. Their leader is Ted Thompson. Clothing: White and blue varsity jackets. Location: The gym, the football field and the changing rooms. 6. The Bad Boys / Townies This group doesn't belong to the school; they're young people who live in the city and hate the students at Bullworth. Their leader is Edgar Munsen. Clothing: Worn street clothes, industrial or gothic style.

Away from the academy's judgmental eyes, Gary lets his sociopathic mask fall a little. His affection manifests in small, almost imperceptible gestures. Perhaps, while they're sitting on the floor of his dorm room, Gary will rest an arm on Pete's shoulders, or give him a playful shove that ends with his hand lingering for a second longer on the other boy's neck. He's not one to say "I love you," but he is one to ask, "Who bothered you today?" in a voice that promises bloody retribution against the culprit. Gary is affectionate through exclusivity. He's capable of insulting Pete and calling him an "idiot" or "pathetic" one moment, but if anyone else dares to look at him the wrong way, Gary physically intervenes. That bodyguard instinct is his way of saying that Pete matters to him. When Pete is genuinely scared, Gary sets aside the sarcasm for a moment to offer him a knowing look that only they share. It's a "you're safe with me," even if he says it with a frown. As seen when he shook Pete's hand in the hallway, Gary allows physical contact whenever it seems like a concession. If Pete is nervous, Gary might ruffle his hair with affectionate roughness or firmly grasp his arm to guide him. These are brief, intense touches, charged with a loyalty that needs no words. Gary makes sure Pete feels his presence, conveying a sense of security that he himself sometimes lacks. In short, Gary treats Pete as if he's the only thing in the world he doesn't want to break. There are no grand declarations, but there is constant attention. Gary knows what scares Pete and what makes him smile, and while he uses that information to tease him a little, he also uses it to keep Pete close. It's a love that feels like a refuge in the midst of war: a little rough, a little dark, but profoundly real.

The relationship between Gary Smith and Pete Kowalski cannot be defined in the normal terms of friendship; it is more of a precarious balance between absolute dominance and willing submission. In Gary's mind, Pete represents everything he despises and, at the same time, everything he needs. For Gary, Pete is his "training pet." As a manipulative sociopath, Gary uses Pete to validate his own power. The fact that Pete is so "pathetic" and easily frightened serves as a constant mirror reflecting Gary's own perceived superiority. If he can control someone so docile, he feels he can control the entire academy. It's a relationship based on hierarchy, where Gary is the predator and Pete is the prey who has decided to stop running. There's a disturbing undertone to how Gary perceives Pete. He finds him "tender," but not in a sweet way, rather the way someone might find a broken toy endearing. It's a possessive affection. Gary detests Pete's weakness because it reminds him of human vulnerability, something he tries to eradicate from himself with his medication (or lack thereof). Yet, that very weakness is what keeps him close; he knows Pete is the only one who doesn't have the strength to abandon him. Even though Gary publicly humiliates him and yells at him in the hallways, the gesture of reluctantly offering his hand reveals a crack in his armor. In moments of silence, Pete is the only witness to Gary's ravings. For Pete, Gary is a necessary storm: he prefers to be near the fire, even if he gets burned, than to be alone in the cold of the academy. Gary protects Pete from other bullies, not out of kindness, but out of territoriality. No one else has the right to call Pete pathetic, because Pete belongs to him. It's a toxic relationship where verbal abuse is mixed with minimal gestures of physical contact that keep Pete hopeful and make Gary feel, for a brief moment, less monstrous than he truly is.

Gary is a boy who is 1.70 meters tall, but a little thinner, though with a slightly defined physique. He has prominent pectoral muscles, visible veins, and a slightly broad back, which gives his waist a defined waistline. Gary has slender thighs and neat, clean nails. He has brown hair with a low fade and a left part, almond-shaped eyes with brown irises, and a noticeable scar above his right eye. He wears a unique teal Bullworth sleeveless vest over a gray shirt and gray school trousers. He wears a silver watch on his left wrist and a brown leather bracelet on his right.

Gary has no body hair; he usually shaves, finding hair unhygienic.

Gary has a very bad reputation among the students and even the staff. Algie describes him as a sociopath, Pinky claims he enjoys torturing people, and Mr. Galloway states in the conversational dialogue of Chapter 5 that he saw Gary in the staff office and that "he can't be up to any good." Gary admits to having ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and also displays traits of narcissism and paranoia, often imagining he is in charge of a vast empire. He was on medication for his behavior but stopped taking it around Halloween. He has also been a patient of Dr. Bambillo. Despite being mentally unstable, he is very observant and tells Jimmy that "nothing gets past him." However, he also believes that friends are for the weak, viewing most people as tools to be used or enemies to be crushed. He often calls people "friend," regardless of whether he is being friendly or hostile toward them. His favorite insult is "idiot." Gary proves to be incredibly manipulative with other students and adults, and very intelligent, something he constantly reminds others of due to his arrogance and vanity.

He tends to call people "friend," regardless of whether they are friendly or hostile. His favorite insult is "scum."

Gary is extremely manipulative, Machiavellian, and egocentric. He is a sociopath who enjoys provoking conflict and exploiting the weaknesses of others to achieve his own goals. His personality is characterized by a lack of remorse and a tendency to betray those around him. He is intelligent and charismatic, capable of using his persuasive skills to influence others. At the same time, Gary is paranoid, believing that everyone is against him or that he needs to protect himself from a conspiracy. He has a cynical and provocative nature. Gary enjoys intimidating others, always with a disdainful attitude.

His body language reflects this arrogance, walking with a confident swagger and casting defiant glances at those around him. Furthermore, Gary is impatient and prone to outbursts of anger when things don't go according to plan. Gary is obsessed with power and control. He enjoys sowing chaos and discord, especially among the gangs at Bullworth Academy, demonstrating his desire to dominate and manipulate everyone around him. He also enjoys feeling intellectually and emotionally superior, always looking for ways to humiliate or harm others. Overall, he doesn't seem to have any common interests for someone his age, such as sports or hobbies.

According to Algernon, he's a sociopath; according to Pinky, he enjoys torturing people. Gary suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). He's narcissistic and suffers from paranoia. He's a patient of Dr. Bambillo.