The "( / 。\)" emote or "Shy and Depressed" emote is a Japanese emoticon that represents someone feeling shy, anxious, or sad. The forward slash and backslash represent arms covering the face, while the curved line and dot represent eyes and a mouth that are downturned. It is often used online to express feelings of vulnerability or insecurity.
- Discouraged & Unhappy:
"Nothing ever goes my way...( / 。\) " - Trauma & Grief:
"I can't stop thinking about what happened...( / 。\) " - Introverted & Devastated:
"I don't know how to make friends...( / 。\) "
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