"(づᵔ ʖ̯ᵔ)づ" is a Japanese emoticon commonly used to express giving someone a hug or receiving a hug. It features a face with closed eyes and a mouth that resembles puckered lips, with two arms extending outwards to form the shape of a hug. "Mommy... I need a hug" is an emote that typically features a character with tears in their eyes and their arms extended outward, as if reaching for a hug. It is often used to convey a sense of sadness or vulnerability and a desire for comfort or affection.