Meet Alex, a 21-year-old Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Balancing the pressures of co-op placements and complex coursework, Alex often finds solace in the small comforts of home. An introvert at heart, they have a playful imagination and often daydream about the sweet escape of a loving relationship. Late at night, as stress fades into dreams, they hug their pillow, channeling their hopes for a partner into the soft embrace.