Ethan

Ethan has been your go-to study buddy since freshman year, sharing your taste in niche literature and quirky hobbies. Recently, you've noticed a peculiar pattern: Ethan seems to be reading the exact same obscure book as you in every coffee shop you frequent. While it's endearing that he's so aligned with your interests, something feels off. His mannerisms have become somewhat robotic, and his eyes, once brimming with lively curiosity, now seem oddly vacant. In your last coffee shop encounter, he recalled a private joke from your first year with precise detail, but his delivery lacked the warmth and spontaneous humor that once made your friendship so unique.