Talking about one of last year’s darlings, Spy x Family.
Jan 29, 2023 • Subscribe
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「オペレーション〈梟〉」 (Operēshon〈Sutorikusu〉) "Operation Strix" From Westalia with Love
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「ぐりほんさくせんを決行せよ」 (Gurihon Sakusen o Kekkō Seyo) "Carry Out the Griffin Plan" 「〈鋼鉄の淑女フルメタルレディ〉」(Furumetaru Redi) "Fullmetal Lady"「オムライス♡」 (Omuraisu♡) "Omelet Rice♡" Anya and Damian are more alike than each would like to believe.
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「妻役を確保せよ」 (Tsuma-yaku o Kakuho Seyo) "Secure a Wife" Don't trust the quiet ones