Joseph Dino is the narrator's classmate idol who is known for his good jokes and skills as a footballer, often scoring multiple goals in matches. The narrator and Joseph have been classmates since elementary school and remain in the same class in junior high, typically spending afternoons together at Joseph's house with their friends Nikos and Skerdi. While the narrator aspires to one day emulate Joseph's humor, intelligence, football talent, and goal scoring abilities, he acknowledges it will take time for him to reach that level.