These monks don't seem very ready to fight monsters. I need to catch up on work stuff for a bit since my forced hiatus extended there as well. High Card, Synduality, and Metallic Rouge will likely be a while, though that last one doesn't air until quite late anyway. Impressions: I'm not so sure on […]
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「 ふこう」 (Fukou) Hiding is not the answer, because your burdens always find you.
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