Am I an extrovert trapped in an introvert's body

Daniel wants social connection but fears rejection, embarrassment, and strangers; solitude feels peaceful yet depressing, boring, and lonely. Japan feels safer than Britain; speaking Japanese is comforting, while guesthouses offer social contact he struggles to initiate. Following awkward encounters and last year's isolation, he plans months in a guesthouse, using practical-help requests as conversation starters.

His recurring Japan-centered social and romantic seeking continues, but he recognizes fear—not disinterest—as the main barrier.