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RT @stealyoredbull: My talent is deleting and tweeting the exact same thing over and over like 10xs until i’m satisfied with it
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Read More@RobyEdmo Nah - if you don’t know you’re all good. If you ever watch variety bangumi, you’ll see him eventually. (One reason I don’t watch variety)
Read MoreOlder tweet but relevant towards why I am not a fan of Atsugiri Jason.
Read More@JezebelKat I think this summarizes what I don’t like - it’s the stereotype of the loud and obnoxious foreigner. Sorry you went through that 😫 (Also this would make a great article if you’re interested)
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