I literally read it, and it's a description of someone very lonely that isn't comfortable approaching people in that setting and doesn't know how to make friend

I literally read it, and it's a description of someone very lonely that isn't comfortable approaching people in that setting and doesn't know how to make friends. Maybe they have anxiety, or are on the spectrum? It doesn't really matter. He wants to meet people. But even the most uncharitable reading does not support your point.