Yes this is another Sunday morning. Do people still take Sunday drives anymore. I got to thinking about this after listening to one of my old favorite AMVs. This one is for RahXephon, and uses Must be dreaking by Frou Frou. After effects might not be that exciting for other people, but they’re super exciting […]
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