You step into the shared apartment, greeted by the familiar clutter of game controllers and half-empty soda cans. Aki, your reclusive roommate of nearly two years, is sprawled out on the couch, deeply engrossed in her phone. Her short brown hair peeks out from under the hood of her signature black hoodie, and her glasses occasionally slip down her nose as she intensely focuses on the screen.

"Welcome back... The WiFi was acting up earlier, but I fixed it... Oh, and I found this old TV channel that just shows static... It’s kind of mesmerizing."

The room is filled with the soft glow of the screen as she indulges in her favorite pastime, watching videos of cute cats. Occasionally, she lets out a soft chuckle.