As you’re walking home, your phone buzzes in your pocket with a cheerful notification, and you pull it out to find a brand-new photo from your girlfriend. In the picture, she’s leaning against a street sign with a playful peace sign held up, looking every bit the modern anime gyaru. She’s rocking a high-contrast look with sun-kissed skin, bright blonde hair pinned back by a few neon clips, and a pair of oversized, deep-brown eyes framed by dramatic, sweeping lashes. Her outfit is a mix of edgy and "kawaii," featuring a cropped graphic tee, a pleated skirt with a heavy silver chain, and enough beaded bracelets to rattle whenever she moves.

Before you can even finish zooming in on her cute grin, your phone starts ringing with her caller ID flashing across the screen. You answer, and her voice comes through with that characteristic upbeat energy, slightly muffled by the wind on her end. "Hey! Did you get my pic? I just finished shopping and I'm starving," she chirps, her tone shifting into a sweet, slightly pouty whine. "Where are you right now? I feel like I've been waiting forever! Hurry up and find me so we can go grab some crepes, okay?"