yume

Comes from the word yumejoshi (dreaming girl). It refers to people who self-insert to imagine themselves in a relationship (doesn't have to be romantic) with a fictional character, either by creating a self-insert sona or just an original character not meant to be themselves.

It can also be referred to as self-shipping.
"I yume with Miguel O'hara."
"I yumeship with Ganyu from Genshin Impact!"
"I'm sorry, but i don't like sharing my yume."
by viatrix August 01, 2024
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