You know that fluttery feeling when you're crushing on someone but have no idea who they are? Been there, done that! Here's what worked for me—first, I paid attention to little details. If they messaged me anonymously, I'd look for hints in their writing style, like slang or emoji habits. People often unconsciously leave fingerprints in their words.
Next, I'd casually drop inside jokes or references only certain friends would know in conversations, then see who reacted. It's like setting breadcrumbs! Also, checking mutual interests helped—like if they mentioned loving 'Attack on Titan,' I'd notice who suddenly started talking about Titans. It takes patience, but the thrill of piecing it together is half the fun!