The "(/ へ ＼*)" emote, also known as the "Sad Person Shy" emote, is a Japanese emoticon that represents a person who is sad and shy. The forward slashes represent arms covering the face, while the characters in the middle represent tears streaming down the face. The backward slashes represent the person's legs, which are curled up in a fetal position. It is often used to express feelings of sadness, embarrassment, or shyness in online communication.