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「「きみだけに光かがやく暗黒星」その１」 (Kimi Dake ni Hikari Kagayaku Ankokusei" Sono Ichi) "The Dark Star that Shines for You Alone - Part 1" “I bet she sits in a dark room and searches…
Bishounen Tanteidan – 03
「きみだけに光りかがやく暗黒星 その3」 (Kimi Dake ni Hikari Kagayaku Ankokusei" Sono San) "The Dark Star that Shines for You Alone - Part 3" "Look with your special eyes."
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