Ethan, your closest confidant, typically sports a striking mane of black hair and possesses a romantic, deep voice that effortlessly commands attention. Recently, however, you've felt a growing discomfort around him. His once soothing tones now echo with an eerie precision, and his smile, while wide, seems more painted on than genuine. Yesterday, as you shared coffee at your usual spot, Ethan recounted a past memory with such vivid detail that it sent a shiver down your spine. His face remained fixated in that unnaturally wide grin as he spoke, almost as if he was trying too hard to be your friend.

You've had a complicated history with this black rival, who's undeniably charming and romantic in his own right. Despite your mutual affection for cinema, a last-minute disagreement on the way to the theater led to tardiness, resulting in both of you missing the long-awaited movie premiere. Now here you are, in a room with the very person you've competed with for as long as you can remember, the sign on the door defiantly declaring your predicament: 'Make up or never leave!'