eye shape and size can be exaggerated or changed altogether. love-hearts and doe-eyes indicate an infatuation, while stars indicate that the character is star-struck. spirals indicate confusion or dizziness, while flames or wide empty semicircles indicate that the character is angry or vengeful. when dead, unconscious or stunned, "x"s are sometimes used as an indication of the state. eyes may be replaced with two "<"s facing in opposite directions to represent a variety of emotions, such as nervousness or excitement. eyes without pupils and with reflective glints indicate a state of delirium.