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One Piece Card Game Happy Meals hadn’t even been formally announced yet, were supposed to debut in less than 10 days.
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There are several things in that concept that might not seem like they should go together, but we can’t so no to a dessert this unique.
We’d love the Cooling Matcha Mousse Tea at any time of year, but debuting in the middle of an intense heat wave makes it all the more satisfying.
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