My Top 10: Anime of 2010

edit: I keep forgetting to post this one up. Oh well, who cares if I'm outdated anyway?

This has turned out as a tradition for most of us. I feel obligated to name my top ten anime for 2010 since I did the same thing for 2009. It's good to keep track, is all I'm saying and after watching the first two abysmal anime for the winter, I feel like it is even more important to pull out that gems from all the rubbish and gave it a proper recognition.

As usual lets start from the big numbers. Noted that this is my own personal preference. Be damn if you disagree :D

10. Seitokai Yakuindomo

(c) koga

If it wasn't for Glo, I probably wouldn't have bothered with this show. I glad that I let his opinion gets to me and thus I marathoned this show, something that I wasn't able to do for quite sometimes. The reasons that I was able to enjoy this show a lot are because of two things: the characters and the sex jokes. It might get old to some but I just freaking loving it. Too bad the last episode was just some reminiscing shit otherwise this one could end up with 9 for ranking.

9. Arakawa Under the Bridge

(c) eriyama

SHAFT did it again. This one is fresh and something different from the usual. I like different. This one certainly has that originality feel to it whether it's the art style or the story line. Can't say that I enjoy the second season more than the first one though. The quality of the two is too far apart. They tried to deepen the romance plot between Nino and Ko but it all just seemed too forced. If I feel the first season was lacking, the second season is worse.

8. Ookiku Furikabutte: Natsu no Taikai Hen

(c) haco

This one is totally picked for bias reasons. Reason number one is because I really did enjoy it a lot. The first season of this show can be considered my getaway anime for the sports genre. Needless to say, I was grateful to A1-Pictures for brought in the second season. I hope there is more :)

7. Star Driver

Kiraboshi! .v.>
http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=1334674

When I first saw this show, I didn't take it seriously. I still do not taken it seriously till this day but there are just something about this show that made me enjoyed every episode so far. Maybe it's the Glittering Crux signal that I've been saying and implementing to unsuspecting people in real life, or the potential of yaoi between Sugata and Takuto or simply because of the absurdness of the exaggerations. Male mecha wearing heels? Only available in this show, man. Even with all that, the production team still takes anime seriously and produces quality anime. Kudos.

6. Giant Killing

(c) inudic

These made two anime sports in the list. Awesome. Giant Killing is basically one man show of Tatsumi. I just love how witty and cool he is. He reminds me of Jose Mourinho, who is one of my favorites, so it really is a plus. By the end of the show, I feel like I have bonded with the rest of the players as well. That was how I felt exactly when I finished Oofuri season one several years ago. That's a sign of a good show.

5. Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin

I just finished watching the whole show last week. I kinda put it on hold half way through. I forgot whether it was because I'm too busy with work or the story kinda put me to sleep but either way I glad I picked this one up again. It was still kinda out of this world with the whole occult and alien thingy but that's not why this show ended up in my top 5 anime of the year. This show reminds me of how important character development is. I kinda lost track for a while and never really give a damn about it but it goes to show how character development can turn a show around. Abe in the last episode is not the Abe you knew in episode 2. That was cool. And then there's the fact that it was produced by A1-Pictures and I just love Kozue as a character.

4. Durarara

http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=572026

I still have a couple of episodes to go and I'm saving the episodes for my moody day but as far as what I've seen so far, this one definitely deserved to be in the list for the sheer awesomeness of Izaya and each of the characters alone.

3. Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu

(c) kanata daiki

I love the hilarity of the whole show except when Himeji being moe and shit but whatever, Kouta still rocks. I wasn't expecting to like this show when I saw the preview chart but I ended up couldn't get enough of it. There are not much going on but the story is cleverly written to make it seems interesting and with a touch of funneh, this was a perfect mix for comedy. I am waiting with anticipation for season two. Hopefully it won't focus on Himeji and Yoshii because that would ruin the whole shit. I have high hopes indeed.

2. Kuragehime

(c) inoue mop

When I saw Kuranosuke, I sold my soul to the devil. When I saw Shuu, I bargained with the angel to let me in. I'm torn and that's why this one is so deliciously gooooood.

1. Working!!

(c) 48

The only show that I thoroughly enjoyed. I love the love triangle, the scheming, the androphobic, the cross dressing, the characters development, basically I love everything about it. Even with Kuragehime I raged at some point. Not with this one here. Every episode is entertaining and I really didn't have any idea what to expect. Just like Abe, I totally have different opinions about Takanashi by the time I've seen the last episode and just like Baka to Test Shoukanjuu and Kuragehime, I can't fucking wait for the second season. I hope there's one. There will be one, won't it? RIGHT?

Honorable mention: The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=199874

Simply a master piece.

Honorable mention: Cat Shit One

Fluffy bunnies carrying machine guns killing camels. You'll be crazy not to like this one.

And that ladies and gentlemen, concludes the year of 2010. Making this list made me realized how shitty the shows are as the year keeps adding up a number. Something needs to be done. Instead of doing some really lame and super dumb anime, they should stop producing and focus more on the quality of the anime and think of a plot that can put you on the map.

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And so it ends: Kuragehime episode 11

For some reason I wasn't in the mood to watch anime after the New Year but I know I have to get out of this slump soon. Since I started with a shitty anime, I thought of making up with Kuragehime final episode. I'm reluctant to watch this to be honest when I saw everyone's reaction but I have to do it sooner or later so let's just do this now.

This is how I felt after watching Starry Sky >>

Looks like Tsukimi has found what she wants to do with her life and that is to create many more jellyfish dresses. Kuranosuke made a mistake of encouraging her so his wardrobe has become the victim of fashion. Chieko and Jiji are clever enough to get out of there before they become the slaves. Unfortunately they don't have anywhere else to go since their house has been sealed up so they went back to Kuranosuke's hoping that he can help them out.

What a sight to behold XD

Little that they know that it was all a big mistake. The construction workers sealed up the wrong house. LOL fuck this, I was ready to kill the bitch. Well, I still am. Even though their house is safe at the moment, the redevelopment is still on going around them so it is only a matter of whether or not they can come up with the money to buy the house. They are working hard with the jellyfish dolls etc.

Oh yeah, I forgot about the afro the dresses that Tsukimi made. The dress was chose for a fashion competition or something and thanks to one of the judges' obsession with afro (in this case Banban's afro), they got selected. Well I'm not taking anything away from Tsukimi's effort. It is a nice looking dress after all and it deserves to win. With that out of the way Tsukimi is now officially a designer.

This is all thanks to Kuranosuke. Thanks to him, even the nunz are better at socializing now. He obviously still pins his feelings unconsciously on Tsukimi and it is fun to see him blushing whenever he sprout the truth only to realize what he said afterward.

cute :3

And fuck me please. I can't believe I was right. The bitch/whore/cunt/slut/skank really did have a change of heart. After that smack on her face, she has a crush on my Shu-shu. Needless to say, I'm not happy with this development. If Shu feels the same way, I am so gonna rage.

To run away from her feeling, the bitch plan to get away and I want to kick the director's ass for putting Shu on the same plane as well. Fuck, however way I see it, it looks like the bitch will get her hands on Shu.

I don't know why people think this episode sucks. I enjoyed it a lot. Sure it left so many things unanswered and with no indication of a second season but I'm truly believe that this is far from over. There are so many unresolved issues:

• Tsukimi's true feelings. She HAS to choose whether it's the older brother or the younger one
• Kuranosuke needs to be truthful to his feelings
  
• Shu needs to kill the bitch
• Shu needs to tell the truth about Kuranosuke's mom (that she committed suicide, if I reckoned correctly)
• the redevelopment issue regarding the nunz's place
  

I'm looking forward to season two of Kuragehime ^__^

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Shu is a really complicated man: Kuragehime episode 10

With only one episode left, I'm bracing myself for what might happen in this episode. Hopefully nothing that will crush my hope for this show.

Tsukimi might never know who carried her to her room last night. Maybe it was better that way, so that both of them didn't get their hopes high for something that is intangible at this point. Kuranosuke in denial of his feelings while Tsukimi still hung up over Shu. This way, both of them will not be hurt.

Kuranosuke is a good man. If only he doesn't cross dressing as much #ohwell

He went to the Nunz's place earlier than usual so that he can get an early start with the skirts. Of course the Nunz including Tsukimi were clueless but did not reject Kuranosuke's ideas. Once again we got to see Chieko master hands at work, even though she wasn't much of a help when it comes to western dresses.

That's impossible

I don't have a fucking clue what's going on when Maya and Banba walked into the room, saw the white fabric and start doing something only they would do with the fabric. I mean, was this the first time they ever saw a bolt of fabric or they just did that to annoy Kuranosuke. If it was the later, they had succeed.

They really don't have any pride, do they?

Gotta LOL'd at Kuranosuke method of making a skirt though. Since none of them had any idea how to make a skirt, Kuranosuke stripped (lucky Tsukimi. If it was I, I would have a fatal nosebleed and probably jump him after that. That white fabric will no longer be white when I'm done with him *chuckles*) and lied down on the fabric. He instructed Tsukimi to cut whatever shaped that she thinks will make a skirt. I'm not exactly an expert but I do own a dress making business and that is NOT how you cut your fabric to make skirts. All you need is measurements of the hip and the waist. Then the length of the skirt. That's for one layer skirts. For what Kuranosuke had in mind, they have to cut several layer of fabric with different length. After that make the necessary ruffles, and put them together. The beads and the lace come after the basic skirt is done. Gah, Kuranosuke should just call me up for help, really.

Well at least Tsukimi has some idea how a flower hat jellyfish should look like so that help a bit. Since it wasn't fluffy enough, Kuranosuke suggested that they continue at his place but he made a mistake of mentioning Shu in front of Tsukimi. Naturally the girl went on emo mode. Not to worry though since Kuranosuke just know where to push her buttons to make her feel A OK again. Awwww...

I must admit that at one point in my life, I did feel the same way. I mean, why complicate things?

They did went to his place with Chieko and Jiji tagging along. It was a miracle that they managed to make the skirt, using the pearl necklace left by Kuranosuke's mom as the finishing touch.

The end product

Naturally, Kuranosuke tried it one and look mighty delectable in it. He really is a princess in his own right.

The problem now is, since no one was at the Nunz's place (Maya and Baban went to Chinatown), their house were guarded up by the reconstruction company. Oh shit.

That's not all. I'm not happy at all with the fact that Shu is going according to the whore/skank/slut pace. Dammit, why must he be a virgin and so naive? He kept calling her who was drunk as fuck and mistaken her slurring as a sign of suicide. So he rushed over. And just like a naive virgin, he started to cry when he found out that he had been punk'd. Seriously Shu, WTF?

If this by any chance caused the whore/skank/slut and Shu a changed of heart, I'm gonna spit on the director's face.

Hmm, then again maybe there was a reason behind Shu's reaction. I wonder what it was. I figured it has something to do with Kuranosuke's mom. Did she kill herself? Was that why Shu was so panic about it? I think despite he's naivety, he is a really complicated man with many secrets that obviously a burden to him.

Anyway, he decided to go straight to Narita aiport after he left the whore/skank/slut's place. I know that Kuranosuke mentioned about him leaving town for work but I really am restless thinking of him leaving with so many loose ends that he had to deal with :(

On the other hand, glad to report that the whore/skank/slut has only one suit in her wardrobe. She has worst fashion sense than the Nunz. While she talked about the redevelopment, Shu's mind was somewhere else. Unfortunately the whore/skank/slut haunted him even in his day dream. Poor Shu. At least we know where his heart is :3

Also, without Shu's knowledge, his dad asked Hanamori to investigate Tsukimi as well. I dunno where or how did he finds out about her but Hanamori has asked Sugi for help again.

Glo commented on my last post about Kuragehime that he thinks the normal Tsukimi looks way better than the "after" Tsukimi. I kinda agree at first but when I see how Shu pictured him in my mind, I kinda understand how he didn't recognize Tsukimi with megane and a sweat suit.

Just look at the differences

The last episode better be epic with all this build up. I expect second season because I don't think they can resolved all the dorama in just one episode. If they did... well, they better not butcher this awesome show is all I want to warn.

By the way, I like to wish all my friends a very Merry Chritsmas ♥

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Kuragehime episode 9: I want Kuranosuke all to myself ♥

This episode started off bad for me when I saw the whore tagged along when Shu decided to go home and explain to his dad the 'situation'. Seriously, the whore is getting on my nerves and my mood is fucked off to begin with. I don't need her to make it worse.

Kuranosuke was kinda spending the night with Tsukimi. Too bad though. I was hoping he was there to help Shu out. I'm sure he will uncover the truth in no time... wait a fucking minute. He too misunderstood the situation when he heard it from Tsukimi and jumped into conclusion. Argh dammit.

He was at the Nunz place to help Tsukimi making the jellyfish wedding dress. I lol'd when he drew something and Tsukimi totally went berserk, correcting him on what a certain jellyfish should looks like. Gotta love otaku...

Know your jellyfish!

Oh wait, since he doesn't want to wear lady's clothes, and Tsukimi doesn't want him to be exposed, they are going to his place. This mean that things will finally get more than just interesting. I can't wait to see what everyone's reactions would be.

But what you whore?

The whore just never knew how to give up. She showed the picture and as expected, Tsukimi was a tad too emo about it. I want to smack her head for being too fucking childish about this things. It's not like Shu confessed to her or anything so she's making a fool of herself for acting this way. Not to mention that Kuranosuke is a victim too.

Who am I kidding. Not every girl is as fucked up as I am. At least she's honest with her feelings.

And I can't believe that Shu ended up having a drink with the whore after that. If that's not enough, his dad and his uncle were celebrating the fact that he has lost his virginity. Jeebus. That just pissed me off even further. How can they fucking believe a blatant lie like that? O_o

Oh for fuck sake!

Once again I gotta hand it to Kuranosuke for calming me down. What's so great about Kuragehime is the simple gestures that warm your heart considerably. Shu did it when he held Tsukimi's hand. And now Kuranosuke helped carry Tsukimi back to her bed. Things like that what makes me fall for a guy and I just fell hard on my ass for Kuranosuke.

♥

With only few more episodes to go, I can't wait to see how this one will conclude.

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LOL worthy episode 8 of Kuragehime

Kuranosuke and Tsukimi found tons of antics in the store room. So they are selling it at the flea market. Heh, so at least now they have a starting point with the fund to buy the apartment. Tsukimi even found a new business: making Clara weather charm since it sells like a hot fritters. The nunz were still awkward with their surroundings but they are a bunch of money driven otakus so Kuranosuke used that to force them into labor. They will now venture into online business as well.

Meanwhile, Tsukimi is head over heels with the frilly dress that Kuranosuke found at the flea market. We have seen her obsessing with the frilly looking jellyfish since the beginning so it wasn't such a big surprised when she tries out looking like a bride. Just then Kuranosuke walked into her room and she was pretty much suicidal after that. LOL

The truth is, she wasn't the only one who is head over heels in love. Kuranosuke too though he is still pretty much in denial.

I only feel that way when someone broke it though

He was so absorbed with his feelings that he doesn't realized when Maya tried to rub the Vicks onto his chest. Obviously they found out about the fake boobs. Thank goodness the nunz are dumb as fuck. They thought that he was a DFC.

Priceless

And thus the day was saved.

Kuranosuke even proposed to Tsukimi, asking her to make the jellyfish dress that she has always dream of. I guess looking at Tsukimi reminded him a lot of his mother as well. They do share similar kinda story.

On the other dimension, Kuranosuke's dad found out about the whore after he bribed Hanamori. I seriously like that dude. He was seemingly nonchalant and righteous but when it comes to the benz, he's on top of everything. I think he will not even hesitate to sell his son if someone offered him a benz. I couldn't help but LOL'd.

Anyway, the whore started the blackmailing game. Little did she and Shu knew that Hanamori has sent Sugi to investigate what's going on on Shu's dad order.

But Hanamori made a mistake of calling Shu instead of Sugi when he tries to find out what was going. OMG I laughed again. Awesome as always.

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I want to skin the bitch alive: Kuragehime Episode 7

Oh noes, Tatsumi is mad

Kuranosuke mom brought him to the mansion when he’s about 7-8 years old. I guess his mom kinda left him there and took off afterwards. I still want to see how Shu first reacted when Kuranosuke set foot in the house. Surprisingly even after he was traumatized from the event where Kuranosuke was conceived, he is still very tolerant, maybe even love Kuranosuke as his brother. That was very admirable I must say.

On the other hand, the whore is impatient with the slow development so she decided to visit the Nunz’s place herself and convinced them to sell the place. The stupid nunz were easily bribed by the baked goods that the whore brought along with her. Jeebus, don’t they have any pride at all?

In the mean time, Tsukimi was in her room thinking off what had occurred the night before with Shu before Maya and Banban interfered with the said baked goods. Inside the bag, Banban found Shu’s glasses that the whore planned to return afterwards. Obviously Tatsumi knows who those glasses belong too and obviously she was hurt and very jealous. She even snapped at her. Good job Tsukimi!

On her way out, the whore bumped into Kuranosuke and he did this once he found out who she is:

Yes, he elbowed face her XD

Then she threw salt at them. Win

I laughed hard when the whore was visibly distressed with Kuranosuke. She’ll be a maniac when she found out Kuranosuke is a boy. Her confidence would be shattered. That or she’ll use it again Kuranosuke’s dad >>

Even more so because Kuranosuke pretty much declared war with the whore. He said they will buy the place. I wonder how since the Nun’z are pretty much broke. Kuranosuke tried to find a way for them to raise the money but he can so buy the Nunz’s place if he wants to. Unfortunately the money is from his dad and even his dad’s company wants to have this place… But then again, he can always blackmailed his dad *chuckles*

After the whore was chased out, Tsukimi asked Kuranosuke to the park. Clearly she wanted to know if the whore is Shu’s girlfriend since she did saw them together. Kuranosuke quickly put two and two together and pretty much can tell what was going on. Needless to say, both Tsukimi and Kuranosuke got it wrong. I want to shake them both and tell them so…

But at least this makes Kuranosuke and Tsukimi much more closer.


But there is also an unexpected turn. While he was naked in Tsukimi’s room and was about ready to give Tsukimi her first kiss, Mayaya busted in. Damn, Mayaya!

Kissu! kissu! kissu!

I was surprised that Mayaya didn’t notice the naked man in Tsukimi’s room though. What is more surprising is the fact that Kuranosuke was the one who was visibly disturbed by the event. LOL

I think Mayaya confused him with a DFC

By the way, the whore met with Shu and showed him the “evidence” that they did have sex that night. Jeebus, Shu was sleeping in that picture. Unless he can thrust her vagina while he was sleeping, that picture was obviously a fake! However Shu is a virgin so he was easily fooled. Poor Shu…

I want to skin the whore alive.

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I am willing to give up my virginity for Shu. Kuragehime episode 6

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You are wearing my shoes, Tsukimi: Kuragehime episode 5

Awww... Tsukimi is head over heels with Shu-shu and that realization makes her suicidal. She bangs her head on any solid object she can find, Clara's aquarium is no exception XD

Well, at least I'm not this chronic.

Things are not any better with Shu-shu. These two people are obviously love-sick and Kuranosuke is not happy about it. He lets his imagination runs wild. It's all have to do with being a virgin. Heh, the appeal!

Don't worry Tsukimi. It's something that you can't control. It happens to the best of us too.

Anyway, Chieko's mother, the one who owns the place has decided to sell the building for redevelopment. The Nunz won't hear of it and ready to march for protest but they were mistaken as the explanatory presentation people and were escort to the meeting room where Shu was too. Of course Tsukimi doesn't have to worry about him since he doesn't recognized her at all, which probably hurts even more. LOL

They weren't battle ready though. One question from the floor and they fled the battle ground, leaving Chieko to fend off their territory which of course will only lead to failure. I gotta say that the other Nunz reactions to their own failure kinda ironically funneh. Since Tsukimi is at the lowest rank, she volunteered to get Chieko back but on her way there she met Shu-Shu with that whore. He didn't even spare her a glance.

Little did she know that Shu-shu was about to be ambushed by the whore. Little did she know too that Shu-shu is only interested with the other Tsukimi. But yeah, this episode is more on Tsukimi's POV. How her heart ache and her chest feels tight when Shu-shu ignored her, how she wanted to reincarnate as a jellyfish so she doesn't have to feel all these emotional burdens etc. Heh, she is in depression. I know the feeling all too well, really.


No problem though. Give it to Kuranosuke to change things around. He came to visit and so pissed off with Nunz rejected attitude, he decided to do the make over himself without any of the Nunz even have the chance to say no. He convinced them that a better outward appearance will only help them fight. It doesn't mean that they can't stay true to themselves. Great speech there, Kuranosuke.

And thus we are going to see the new improved Nunz next week.

It was interesting how at the end Tsukimi herself admitted that her worries are out the windows thanks to Kuranosuke. I do believe that these love triangle thingy will only serve to develop Tsukimi as a person. And since I can't choose between Kuranosuke and Shu-shu, I can only wish her all the best of luck. If it was me, I'll choose meat sandwich :)

And this episode made me realized how much I have in common with Tsukimi.

On the side note, wasn't it funny that they do not bother to show us the face of Shu-shu's mother. All we see is the back of her head.

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Realization of love in Kuragehime episode 4

With every episode of Kuragehime, I am getting even more fond with the OP. It just so catchy and I think the lyrics are beautiful. A perfect fitting for this show, imo. I can't be too sure but I think Tsukimi sing that song, isn't she?



In episode 4, in the mansion down the street, Shu-shu is finalizing his plan for redevelopment and he has his eyes on the Nunz's place. Kuranosuke on the other hand was busy flipping the house hoping to find his mother's address. That's how he found out about the redevelopment and he didn't waste any time.

Take that!

Yes, he told the bad news to the Nunz but they surprisingly took it with so much calmness, it was ridiculous. Did their simple mind really think they'll have a room each at the new hotel? Jeebus. I lol'd at Kuranosuke because he was the only one who see how dire the situation is. Little did he knew that the Nunz already aware of it.

At the start of the episode, the nunz were having bonfire to bake the sweet potatoes and Tsukimi couldn't helped but be emo about it because it was during the bonfire she had as a child that her mom collapsed. When she feels sad, she has the sudden urge to see the jellyfish. LOL does this rings a bell? As a tard, I understand how she feels. Whenever I'm sad/angry/lonely I turn to anime to ease all of those tensions. I guess we are not so different after all, Tsukimi.

Tsukimi made a mistake of telling Kuranosuke about her plan to see the jellyfish though because obviously he wanted to tag along. Once again Tsukimi used the Ole! to cover up for Kuranosuke bluntness. *chuckles* That cracks me up everytime.

Kuranosuke will not allowed Tsukimi to go out with him in that hideous clothes she always wears so he made her wear one of Chieko's kimono and borrowed Shu-shu's Benz. When Shu-shu took one look at the transformed Tsukimi, he went all read in the face and obviously he'll find an excuse to be their chauffeur. I found that to be extremely cute desu.


Thanks to her obsession with jellyfish, she has no reservation whatsoever with Shu-shu. No nervous, no nothing. She only see him as some sort of jellyfish, without her glasses and all.

And for the first time ever, I saw Kuranosuke blushing in front of Tsukimi and acted all weird and shit. Hah love triangle FTW! And because Tsukimi didn't pay him any attention, guess what he did. He changed his clothes and be a fucking man! w00t w00t!

And then his brother ruined the moment


Kuranosuke wondered why he's so pissed off. LOL blessed his soul.

Shu-shu was just trying to calm Tsukimi down since she cried when she remembers her mom. He was all gentlemanly about it too. Damn, I can't choose between these two brothers. Really!

Tsukimi got a bloody nose when she remembered who have comforted her. You got to love how otaku minds work because when she reminiscing about the hug, this is all she can think of:

Win

But things quickly goes back to the old routine when she set foot at the dorm. I'm in such a good mood I found the antics funneh. Especially Maya frustration with her calligraphy pen.

The ending part where Shu-shu got a bloody nose made me snorted like mad. Hah, I love this show, man. FUCKING LOVE IT.

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