It’s so strange to write a complete season review for a show that I looked into with episode reviews. A rare scenario for me where I look at a show in greater detail and then narrow down my focus quite a bit. Summarizing and everything. I don’t know how a lot of people do that … More [Post #900] Chihayafuru Season 3: Growing Up Sucks
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