But when the broadcast ended, the whispers began.

“That’s James, right? The jerk who played both girls?”

“Ugh, just look at him. You can tell he’s trouble.”

“Stay away from him. He’s bad news.”

Even the cafeteria staff, who used to treat him like some kind of celebrity, had turned on him.

“Sorry, we’re full,” the hostess said when he tried to get a table.

James flashed his membership card, irritated. “What about those empty tables ...