At least her chest didn't boing every time there was a close-up. Fena finally got an airdate, August 14th, seemingly both subbed and dubbed simultaneously. Well, whatever. It's a Saturday show at any rate. Impressions: I don't know how much longer I can deal with this show under the "there is nothing better in the […]
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