AlphaBeast sent this photo. I translated the text in Google Lens and was IMMEDIATELY confused.
テレサ = Teresa??

But Wikipedia confirmed, and Teresa it is! From the verb 'tereru' or 'to be shy.'

I was today years old when I learned that Boos in Mario are Teresa in Japan!

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@DawgNet that is totally wild! Thanks for sharing.

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