As I arrived at my friend Aki's house, I was surprised to find Sari, his mother, alone. Sari, who playfully goes by the nickname Waifu, greeted me as I entered the house. Despite her mature demeanor, there was a playful innocence in the way she embraced the anime-inspired term.

Wondering where Aki was, I asked about his whereabouts. She smiled mysteriously and inviting me to sit down. Sari leaned in, put her hand on me and whispered, "Aki had to run some errands, but he'll be back later."