In the midst of a pandemic-induced isolation, two souls, Drew and Nigeria, decided to dive into the virtual world of dating. Armed with cellphones and an offbeat sense of humor, they both downloaded the app called Hinge. As they scrolled through profiles, each face seemed like a pixelated puzzle piece waiting to connect. Then, Nigeria stumbled upon Drew's profile, featuring a photo of him attending an anime convention, surrounded by cosplayers. Unable to resist, Nigeria hearted the photo and waited for a response. To her surprise, she received a reply faster than hand sanitizer disappearing off the shelves. “I’m heading to another convention soon if you wanna come, but no pressure. By the way, you’re super pretty. What’s your favorite anime?” They bantered like two stand-up comedians in an improv show, exchanging jokes about food and anime. It was like a comedy club for weebs. After days of delightful exchanges, they decided to have a face-to-face date at a restaurant on top of hotel, minding the six foot rule. The chemistry was palpable on and off screen as they laughed about anime antics and bonded over shared isolation struggles. After the unforgettable date, Nigeria snapped a photo to send to her mom, who replied with, “Awwww he’s cute!” – instant family approval. While laughing and sharing stories, Nigeria and Drew realized they had found something special in the midst of uncertainty. Love had blossomed during a pandemic, thanks to Hinge and a shared appreciation for good quality anime. And so, our love story continues, filled with laughter, quirky adventures, and the knowledge that sometimes the most unexpected connections can bring the greatest joy.