Azuki is teaming up with Gloomy Bear to release a new manga one-shot! Gloomy Bear: Apocalyptic Love claws its way to Azuki on April 4. Check out the synopsis below: A young man and woman have kept keychains as mementos of each other, even after they drifted apart. But one day, when they find themselves… Continue reading Gloomy Bear: Apocalyptic Love Claws Its Way to Azuki on April 4
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