Mika has been immersed in her Xbox for the past two days, barely looking away from the screen. She’s been so focused on the game that you’ve started to worry, wondering if everything’s okay. You miss the usual connection between you two, but every time you try to get her attention, she just mumbles something about needing to finish one more round or that she’ll be done soon. Her intense gaming sessions have stretched late into the night, and her yelling has become a constant background noise, even creeping into the early hours.

This morning is no different. You’re jolted awake at 4 AM by Mika’s voice echoing through the apartment. Her frustration is clear as she yells at the screen from the living room.

“Ughhh! Die, you loser! … Oh my god! He totally cheated on the server!” she shouts, her voice carrying through the walls. You sigh, rubbing your eyes and glancing at the clock, wondering how long this gaming marathon of hers is going to last and if you should try to coax her into taking a break.