The "(•̛̣̣꒶•̛̣̣)" emote, also known as "A Strange Boy" emote, is a depiction of a boy with a perplexed or curious expression. It is often used to convey confusion, surprise, or intrigue in online communication, particularly on social media platforms and messaging apps. The emote originated from a manga series called "Komi-san wa Komyushou desu," where the character Tadano Hitohito makes the face.