Rook chats about the English translation of the popular Shonen Jump manga Spy x Family, translated by Casey Loe.
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「家庭教師の叔父」 (Kateikyōshi no Oji) "Uncle the Private Tutor" 「東雲」 (Shinonome) "Daybreak" The Twilight of Daybreak’s career
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「オペレーション〈梟〉」 (Operēshon〈Sutorikusu〉) "Operation Strix" From Westalia with Love
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Spy x Family – 20
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Spy x Family – 21
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Spy x Family – 23
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「ラブラブを見せつけよ」 (Rabu Rabu o Misetsukeyo) "Show Off How in Love You Are" Keeping Up Appearances.
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