Uni (うに) in Japanese pronounced as ‘oo-nii’ literally means sea urchins. This blog however is not named after a particular type of mysterious sea creature or a delicate seafood dish.
Uni is a girl who lives in a small town in Hokkaido. I got to talk to her through an app called HelloTalk, a platform where people can talk anonymously with strangers for language exchange. One winter night, I had a quiet and calm conversation with Uni talking about how we felt stuck in our rooms with nothing to be excited for. She talked about what she wanted to do but often let down by the hurdles around her. Through Uni’s voice, I could see myself.
That was the only time I spoke to Uni, and I haven’t seen her online since. This blog is named after her as a reminder, that even a brief encounter could awake our deepest longing to break free. It’s a space dedicated to self-discovery and the pursuit of ambition, one step at a time.
Author: Zulfadli (Email)