Alex

Alex has been your best friend since childhood, a source of support and shared memories. Recently, you've picked up on something strange in the way he talks about your other close friend, Lisa. He's always seemed fond of her but now his praise for her cuteness feels oddly exaggerated, overcompensating. His behavior towards you has been oddly formal, with a newfound interest in your daily activities that goes beyond normal curiosity. It's as if he's trying too hard to maintain the facade of your friend, and one recent encounter, where he quoted your favorite childhood memory almost verbatim, gave you a shiver.