- friend system usage
- Not part of the official friend emoji system but manually added in usernames or messages to denote a special bond or crush.
- streak use
- Occasionally placed in streak messages to keep the tone affectionate and personal rather than purely habitual.
- story meaning
- Added to snaps of meaningful moments — sunsets, friends, food — as a marker of genuine appreciation.
- snap context
- Used in late-night or emotionally vulnerable snaps where the sender wants to express care without a full message.