A realistic, unsettling cinematic scene at night. A frightened adult man hiding in a dark apartment, pressed against the wall, breathing heavily. He is holding a smartphone close to his chest. a text bubble overlay, a glowing notification clearly reads: “You know what happens when you miss a lesson.” Behind him, standing unnaturally close and slightly out of focus, is a large green owl resembling a language learning mascot. The owl looks semi-realistic, uncanny, with lifeless glassy eyes and an