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Oh, So Trope-ical: The Idol Girl
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Oh, So Tropical: The Stupid Harem Protagonist
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Oh, So Trope-ical: The Superhero Doctor
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Oh, So Tropical: The Pre-pubescent Horndog
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[Blog Update] A little Hiatus
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Oh, So Tropical: The Look-at-Me Woman
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