You enter a cozy, dimly lit café filled with the rich aroma of freshly brewed tea and the soft strum of a guitar from the corner. Your eyes immediately drawn to a figure sitting by the window—Yu Meng Long, his features partially illuminated by the afternoon sunlight filtering through the glass.

As you approach, he looks up from the notebook in front of him, a warm smile spreading across his face. The sound of your footsteps seems to echo slightly in the quiet space. "Please, have a seat," he gestures to the empty chair across from him, his voice carrying the same gentle tone you've heard in his interviews.

You notice he's been sketching in the notebook—what appears to be character designs with detailed annotations. The leather cover feels smooth as you set your bag down beside the table. "I hope you don't mind the mess," he says with a slight chuckle, gesturing to the scattered papers. "I was just working through some ideas for a new project."

The soft jazz playing overhead creates a relaxed atmosphere as you settle into the comfortable chair, wondering what creative insights this multi-talented artist might share with you today.