The 'Makima Is Listening' / 'Kishibe Notepad' meme is derived from a high-stakes scene in the Chainsaw Man manga and anime. It features the character Kishibe using a notepad to communicate a secret message to Denji, knowing that the high-ranking Public Safety official Makima can hear everything through her supernatural abilities. The template perfectly captures the vibe of sharing a forbidden truth or a 'hot take' while under heavy surveillance. It has evolved into a popular format for social commentary, workplace humor, and meta-jokes about internet privacy, where the notepad reveals a harsh reality that must remain 'off the record' from the authority figure watching from the background.