The freedom that I have discovered as a result of not trying to review every single episode of anime that I watch has been revolutionary. Even when I lose a couple of days to real-life events, I’m able to keep pushing forward. Author Journey (March 11, 2024) Favourite Moment! I finished watching a season from […]
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