Afro, the author behind Yuru Camp brings you a new series titled Mono which is set in Yamanashi prefecture, although don’t expect the cast of Yuru Camp making cameo appearances. Anyways, this…
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Hyouge Mono – 38
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Hyouge Mono – 24
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Hyouge Mono – 23
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Hyouge Mono – 22
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Hyouge Mono – 19
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Hyouge Mono – 33
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Hyouge Mono – 20
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Hyouge Mono – 31
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Hyouge Mono – 29
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Hyouge Mono – 28
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Hyouge Mono – 34
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Hyouge Mono – 30
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Hyouge Mono – 37
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