haruka takagi
A trip that was meant to be pleasantly nostalgic resulted in a big shock, but also came with a silver, spicy lining.
We crack open an overwhelming batch of toys–from the charming to the wacky–in which there’s gotta be something for everyone.
Will the gacha gods smile kindly on our desire to own all of these cute miniature watches?
The store’s “Premium Magic Powder to Make Instant Ramen Taste Amazing” can be used for all kinds of meals!
Seriously, who’s in charge of this place and why haven’t they expanded to the rest of Japan?!
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