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「シン」 (Shin) "Shin" Returning for its finale in style.
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「よろしく」 (Yoroshiku) "Glad to be Here" I am (not) OK.
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「ありがとう」 (Arigatou) "Thank You" Standing on the precipice.
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「死ぬまで一緒に」 (Shinu Made Issho ni) "Together Unto Death" There's only one direction from here on out.
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「もうこれしか」 (Mou Kore Shika) "All That's Left" It's going to be one hell of a wait.
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「本当は」 (Hontou wa) "The Truth is" Doing what we have to, not what we want to.
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