: Victor's quirky new neighbor and first friend, who tries to help him navigate Creekwood's social hierarchy .

: Victor struggles with the "blank canvas" opportunity, feeling pressured to choose between being his authentic self or the "popular" straight version of himself to please his family and peers .

The episode concludes at the , where Victor receives a supportive reply from Simon . Simon encourages Victor that he also deserves a "great love story" . Influenced by a desire to fit in and please his mother, Victor chooses to ask Mia on the Ferris wheel instead of approaching Benji .

: Victor and his family—including parents Armando and Isabel, and siblings Pilar and Adrian—relocate to Atlanta for a new beginning . Victor views this move as a "blank canvas" to define who he is away from his difficult past in Texas . New Connections :

: An openly gay student who Victor immediately develops a crush on after a brief "meet-cute" involving sneakers .

: Victor is portrayed as the "rock" of his family, often mediating between his fighting parents and defending his rebellious sister, Pilar .