指詰め (Severed Pinkie) ©Jake Adelstein Ever spotted something odd about someone's hands nearby? Everything seems ordinary until you notice it: one finger joint missing, maybe a whole finger, maybe several. lt leaves a noticeable gap. One reason gifting the yakuza in your life a pair of gloves is a terrible idea. It's a constant reminder, always in plain sight, of the shady practices [...]
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