Going on a Vacation From Pastoral. So yeah, I guess even people who live in what would amount to a paradise for people looking for some peace and quiet want a change of scenery from time to time. Such is the case with our best friends from Non Non Biyori Vacation, who are setting their sights on sandier fronts, maybe with a beach or two. And yeah, it's still great. Next week, we'll have something entirely different on our plate. Maybe even a different world. See you then. -Stig Høgset.
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