What’s this? A Chihayafuru post going up the same day that the episode released? Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. I happened to have some spare time today, but more than that, “I Recall” was the rebound that the show needed after recent events, ping-ponging between half a dozen characters in two locations with great results. … Continue reading Chihayafuru S3 – 09 [I Recall How My Own Efforts Were in Vain] The post Chihayafuru S3 – 09 [I Recall How My Own Efforts Were in Vain] appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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