Six years have passed since the ending of Atelier Escha & Logy, and the Dusk is drawing closer, drying all the water and depriving the world of life. In such a terrible situation, two girls nic…
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My Journal, Page 25, 10 November 2022 – The Computer World Awaits You – Tron 2.0
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My Journal, Page 42, 9 March 2023 – Wonderful dreams and ideals give you the power to change the world! – Pokémon Black & White
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