I was a big fan of Shinzo-sensei’s Hirayasumi, which is a quiet story about the meaning of life and second chances. Though there’s a little of that here, it’s almost hard to believe that the same author wrote Tokyo Alien Bros…. especially since this one starts with a golden shower. SPOILERS . . . . […]
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