The "(*/▽\*)" emote or "So Shy Kid" emote is a Japanese emoticon used to express shyness or embarrassment. It features an asterisk for the eyes, a downward-facing triangle for the nose, and two backslashes for the mouth. The overall appearance of the emoticon resembles a shy or embarrassed child covering their face with their hands.
- Happiness & Nervousness:
"I'm so happy to be starting my new job tomorrow, but I'm also a little nervous. (*/▽\*)" - Passion & Timidity:
"I have a lot of passion for you, but sometimes I feel timid about expressing it. (*/▽\*)" - Surprise & Embarrassment:
"I didn't expect everyone to throw me a surprise party! Thank you so much! (*/▽\*)"
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