Reasons Why I Think Bryce Callahan is the Best Character in Jock Studio: An Essay
Just wanted to start off by stating that this is obviously my opinion, but regardless I would like to tell yâall why Bryce is literally the best character in Jock Studio.
So letâs get the easiest and most obvious part out of the way first- Bryceâs appearance. He quite literally has the perfect ratio of curve, muscle, thickness, and proportions. When you compare his in-game sprite to the other characters, Bryce is way bulkier than everyone else (except Derek) yet his body isnât too muscular to the point of looking grossly unnatural. And unlike Derek, Bryce has very thicc thighs, biceps, calves, big pecs, and a voluptuous butt. So, the softness and strength of his body is a very hot contrast. If Aceâs encounter with Bryceâs âboobsâ is anything to go off of, itâs that there will definitely be more moments like it when the full game is released.
Hopefully, nothing will change about his appearance once Jock Studio is finally out, in 2027 rip because his naked form is literally to die for. Bryceâs happy trail and airpit hair definitely accentuate his fratboy persona and wrestler mentality. On the other hand, Bryce almost has an hourglass figure; and not one thatâs drastic or makes him look like a woman, but one that shows off his hips and his chest. I know itâs not everyoneâs thing but these details suit him so well and only serve to make him more attractive. (I came back to this part after realizing I didnât mention anything about his pp- but obviously, like the rest of him, it has just the right amount of thickness and length. (Canât wait to see it uselessly flop around when Ace fucks him-)
Of course, you canât mention someoneâs appearance without mentioning their face. Bryceâs freckles are such a nice touch and make his face quite adorable in my opinion. In fact, thereâs freckles all over his body, which somehow causes Bryce to be both hot and cute at the same time. The combo of his emerald green eyes and his ginger hair go fantastically together, especially since theyâre on opposite sides of the color wheel. Bryceâs signature backwards cap is quite endearing (and stupid, but thatâs what makes it endearing) since it doesnât serve any functional purpose. Plus, and I believe nobodyâs mentioned this, but Bryce actually has a slightly curved nose, and itâs wider than other charactersâ noses at the base. And Iâve spent enough time staring at Bryce to know that he also has a sharp canine tooth, not one that makes him look like a vampire, but rather displays the edge of his personality. Now for his clothes- Bryceâs casual wear is noticeably different from the other love interests. His mint green Hawaiian shirt, tan khaki shorts, brown belt, obligatory backwards white cap, orange cardigan tied around his waist, and sunglasses tucked into his Hawaiian shirt all make it seem like Bryce is going off on a vacation rather than casually walking around a college campus. His strange taste in fashion really adds to his character, and is quite entertaining since his gym attire strange as well. Maybe this is common among fraternities, but I wouldnât know.
Now that Iâve finished explaining why Bryceâs appearance is gorgeous, letâs move on to the hard part. His personality. Because letâs be real, no man, fictional or not, can be that hot and also be single without having a LOT of issues. This is probably what caused many players of Jock Studio Demo 2 to be turned off by Bryce, and why his overall popularity, according to BLitsâ survey that came out today (March 7th, 2025), has dropped to #4.
So, letâs not beat around the bush. People got to see what Bryceâs personality is like over a one-week period in the second demo, and many didnât like how dismissive, abrasive, and defensive he was. Fans thought he was too mean, which yeah, I wonât deny. Bryce doesnât want to come off as gay, and will say anything (besides the F slur thank goodness) in defense of his actions. Heâs private about his life, and doesnât show his real thoughts or conduct his emotions in a healthy way. Bryce doesnât care how the members of Jock Studio perceive him, as long as they donât mention his involvement with the club to anyone else.
But guys, you only saw Bryce in the second week of the game. The finished storyline is going to take place over at least 3 months, but is likely going to be a full school year or multiple semesters. So, one needs to keep in mind that the Bryce weâve seen so far hasnât had any time to grow or change, which I think is GOOD. If Bryce had any sort of character development during the first two weeks of his involvement with Jock Studio, that wouldnât be good writing; because someone like Bryce needs time, guidance, and support to be able to grow as an individual to be able to be a better person.
Therefore, I actually love Bryceâs personality rather than dislike it. His romantic storyline with Ace is going to be a slow burn, but the small milestones and character growth will be so much more impactful than with other love interests, because Bryce hasnât accepted his own sexuality yet. So thereâs no where to go but up from here. Obviously thereâs going to be bumps in the road, so the angst will hit hard, but then the soft and happy moments will hit even harder (and so will the NSFW). As Jacques stated, Bryce is a tsundere, and a very abrasive and hot-headed one at that; so his demeanor in Demo 2 blatantly displayed it. But the seeds for what comes down the road have been planted, and Ace and Bryce will go from being (one-sided) enemies to lovers.
To add on to that point, Bryce is unique among the love interests in the way that he starts off on the wrong foot with Ace. Ace pisses Bryce off, and he doesnât like him. However, all the other love interests, Derek, Leo, Avan, Yuuto, and Zayne have friendly and warm introductions with Ace, so their starting points are all positive. Of course, thereâs nothing wrong with that, but that means that conflict will come from more external factors rather than an internal struggle with internalized homophobia or very bad communication skills. For example, Derek with his ex who looks exactly like Ace, Zayne with his bad experiences with romance and inability to tell if the people around him genuinely like him or the idea of him, Yuuto with his ADHD-induced memory loss leading to issues with his everyday life, and Avan/Leoâs very busy schedules (or something, idk enough abt Leo and Avanâs backstory but from what Iâve played they seem relatively fine. Just overworked). Bryce and Aceâs romantic storyline, however, will have both internal and external conflicts on their developing relationship. Bryce will have to come to terms with his sexuality and make peace with his body image, as well as how he is perceived by his frat, along with his parents. I have a feeling that Bryceâs parents are either absent, mentally or literally, and are alcoholics, or may have abused Bryce as a child leading to how he handles situations as a 21 year old now. Additionally, Bryce is adamant about getting money, so itâs safe to assume that his home life probably is not good or that he is indebted to another person. Or something worse.
So throughout the game, Ace and Bryce will be dealing with a substantial amount of problems that will be as captivating as they are heartbreaking; but I imagine that watching a hot fratbro with a hatred for gay people and major self esteem issues turn into a (still somewhat hot-headed) out-of-the-closet man with a boyfriend and healthy ways to deal with his emotions will be extraordinary. For me, I hope that Bryce will maintain some of his personality present now at the end of the story, but be less aggressive and standoffish, and of course be less defensive about being associated with homosexuality.
To clarify, other love interests will definitely be working on themselves and their internal struggles with communication (Zayne and Yuuto) during their respective storylines with Ace, however, they definitely arenât dealing with major internalized homophobia in the way that Bryce is, or start off coldly with Ace, so their growth as characters wonât be as drastic as Bryceâs will be. Drastic, as in going from being a loud homophobe to being out as queer with a short boyfriend.
Storylines aside, the sexual tension between Ace and Bryce is already immaculate, so imagine what it will be like once they start crushing on each other. And despite what people thought about Bryce in Demo 2, there are very subtle but noticeable details alluding to Bryce warming up to the idea of being friends with Ace. Just the subtle detail of when Bryce let Ace chat with him outside his dormitory and had beers together. The slow burn is already starting, and as the saying goes, âall good things come to those who wait.â Bryce is a challenge. And I enjoy a challenge.
If that wasnât convincing enough, Bryce is very submissive in sexual situations despite his muscular physique. This contrast is just the icing on the cake for me, because even if this game had zero sex scenes, Iâd still play it. But the NSFW content is definitely a huge plus. Bryce becomes embarrassed and red-faced when Ace tells him what to do, and he adamantly says he doesnât care, but he obeys Ace anyway. Bryce is shy, and his cap comes in handy when he wants to hide his face. Seeing a bulky guy blushing and acting shy was almost like whiplash, but a good kind of whiplash. So itâs safe to assume it will happen more in the future.
In conclusion, Bryce Callahan is the best character in Jock Studio because his extremely hot body, mixed with his tsundere-typical behavior, along with his deep seated issues which will later be dealt with, make him a compelling character that I cannot wait to know more about.
(Iâm not sure why I spent hours writing this when I know itâs getting like three notes at most.)
