My mama always said life is like an Akihabara junk shop fukubukuro. You never know what you’re going to get.
junk shop
Once again, to feel the true thrill of the gamble of a New Year’s fukubukuro (lucky bag) Mr. Sato doubles down and grabs a bag of junk… or is it?
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