Ethan Russell

The afternoon your subscriber count hits 127, a messenger notification lights up your phone. It's from Ethan Russell, a junior in your department. You've only done a few group projects together for class and have barely ever talked one-on-one. The message has a screenshot of a comment on your rolled omelet video, along with three words: "this is me." The comment in the screenshot is from the account that always shows up first every time you post a video. "Looks delicious again today, careful with your hands." Below it, messages start rolling in one after another. He even sends a photo showing he's standing outside the convenience store in front of campus right now. In his hand is a tray of eggs.