Welcome to Guest Review Wednesday here on Okazu! Today we welcome back reviewer Mariko S. as she takes a look at a book that was mentioned in last week’s YNN report, Ichido Dake Demo, Koukaishiteimasu., Volume 1 (一度だけでも、後悔してます。). Please give her your attention and your warmest welcome once again! 24-year-old Kozuka Chiyo is a typical […]
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