The 'Miko Iino Looks at Her Paper' meme originates from the popular anime series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, specifically during the second season. In the scene, the disciplined and straight-laced student council member Miko Iino stares in horror and disbelief at a document that she perceives as being scandalous. The meme took off in the anime community as a hilarious way to represent the feeling of discovering something 'cursed' or receiving devastating news, such as a bad exam result or a cringey old social media post. Its popularity stems from Miko's intense, wide-eyed expression, which perfectly captures the mixture of shock and existential dread that resonates with anyone who has ever seen something they wish they hadn't.