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Our otaku reporter loves kebabs and wants the food to end up in his mouth, not on his shirt and anime merch.
He got his start in tuna wholesale when he was just 16, and today we’re learning from his experience.
Get Wild taikin puts a swaggering period on the end of the day, and Guren shukkin helps on the other end.
The trick is a trade-off that makes both sides feel like they’ve won the battle.
With so many manga to choose from, looking for one you don’t want to look at might just be crazy enough to work.
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