I think Fujiwara Cocoa works best when you sort of hand yourself over to her and let the writing carry you where it will.
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Great fun is nothing to sneeze at.
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Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita. – 07
The visuals are undeniably lovely but the cast has to bring this material to life and give it some traction.
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