It’s hard to pick a favorite character from Sword Art Online. That’s because it has such a fantastic cast of characters. Some of its characters rank among my favorites, but if I had to narrow it down to just one, it would be Sinon, or Shino Asada. Obviously total badass girls like her are appealing … Continue reading Shino Asada: Overcoming PTSD – The Resolve to Work Towards Self-improvement
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