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I spent too much time translating this year to read much of anything, so you’re not getting a proper end of year post. In any case, we’ve entered that awkward space between seasons. The…
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「進み行くために」 (Susumi iku tame ni) "To Continue On" We're gonna need a bigger doodle wall.
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