Look Back Chapter 1 Discussion

Jul 18, 2021 5:00 PM

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really good even tho I was confused a lot but it was maybe only cuz im a little dumb lol.

I loved the chainsaw man/fire punch references like

and

or

(ik there were more but these are just some examples..)

oh and idk why but I laughed so hard at this lmao

overall really good one shot.

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Jul 18, 2021 5:14 PM

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I shed a tear, hella good.

Ok nvm I put that one A Silent Voice OST on and I cried.

Jul 18, 2021 5:33 PM

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omg this is so good and such a wonderful one shot. Fujimoto you really are genius..

Jul 18, 2021 6:00 PM

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Raamzeyy said:
omg this is so good and such a wonderful one shot. Fujimoto you really are genius..

Hey man, do you know if that Emanon manga sequel will ever be translated? You seems to like the manga and I was wondering.

Jul 18, 2021 6:11 PM

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Magnificent one-shot. You can tell how much heart was put into this. KyoAni inspired indeed.

Jul 18, 2021 6:11 PM

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brenobluhm said:

Raamzeyy said:
omg this is so good and such a wonderful one shot. Fujimoto you really are genius..

Hey man, do you know if that Emanon manga sequel will ever be translated? You seems to like the manga and I was wondering.

you mean the sasurai emanon ? yes there's a translated one , i read it in mangasee

Jul 18, 2021 6:40 PM

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I don't how much of this story is inspired by personal experience from Fujimoto. But it sure as hell made me wonder

First of all, many already love him, so most don't talk about it, but Fujimoto's style is pretty scribbly. I love it because of that, but I can see it totally affecting his own self-esteem as an artist when he was young. Also, when I read Fire Punch, I wondered if he did the backgrounds himself. Given the style he draws characters with, I doubted it was him, but rather some assistant he had who could do awesome backgrounds. I wonder if he'll comment on that at some point. If he had an assistant whom he was very close to. But either way, I could see this was very personal for him.

Then there's also the obvious KyoAni reference, which makes me wonder if he did this for himself or for them. Maybe for both, but we'll probably never know. That just makes this story all the more affecting.

And for those of you who don't understand the alternate timeline, it was just Fujino's fantasy. And even if it wasn't, then that door was just magical or something. She didn't transfer to that alternate timeline, and just saved Kyomoto in another timeline. However, I doubt that was the case, as when she enters Kyo's room, you can see some comic strips sticked to the window, and one of them had come off, which just happened to go under the door at the same time.

There's also a symbolism for the door, and as many other things and little details I saw in this manga, you'll understand it better if you're familiarised with his other works. As in Chainsaw Man, the door represents the trauma. She stayed behind it and imagined all that alternate timeline, but then she opened it and realized it was just a fantasy. She looked back and remember why she started to get into it in the first place. Because of Kyomoto. Then she stood up and started to work again.

End of Hiatus. now onto Chainsaw Man
Crap, that just gets me more depressed...

I believe it (some facts based on Fujimoto life) Good comment.

Jul 18, 2021 7:05 PM

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Raamzeyy said:

brenobluhm said:

Hey man, do you know if that Emanon manga sequel will ever be translated? You seems to like the manga and I was wondering.

you mean the sasurai emanon ? yes there's a translated one , i read it in mangasee

but was it completed? I heard the ending wasn’t translated to english yet

Jul 18, 2021 7:21 PM

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brenobluhm said:

Raamzeyy said:

you mean the sasurai emanon ? yes there's a translated one , i read it in mangasee

but was it completed? I heard the ending wasn’t translated to english yet

yes , the last volume (vol 4) is not translated yet

Jul 18, 2021 8:19 PM

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Raamzeyy said:

brenobluhm said:

Hey man, do you know if that Emanon manga sequel will ever be translated? You seems to like the manga and I was wondering.

you mean the sasurai emanon ? yes there's a translated one , i read it in mangasee

Wait a minute, a scalation team pick up Emanon again????

Jul 18, 2021 8:28 PM

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The scenario at the end was definitely only in her head hence the reason it all conveniently goes her way and she manages to save Kyomoto while still securing her help to publish their manga together. If it wasnt obvious by the presentation alone, in the last page you can see a "once upon a time in hollywood" reference in a box in the floor. Without heavily spoiling the movie, ill just say something similar happens there.

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Jul 18, 2021 8:30 PM

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Wow... just wow. I haven't expected such quality. I knew Chainsaw Man's author is GOAT, but damn it was a great one-shot. So touching and enjoyable.

Jul 18, 2021 8:32 PM

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Luckezio said:
The scenario at the end was definitely only in her head hence the reason it all conveniently goes her way and she manages to save Kyomoto while still securing her help to publish their manga together. If it wasnt obvious by the presentation alone, in the last page you can see a "once upon a time in hollywood" reference in a box in the floor. Without completely spoiling the movie, ill just say something similar happens there.

Yep. Sorry if I spoiled someone with what I said early here, I thought all saw the movie.

Jul 18, 2021 8:50 PM

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Good one-shot and quite a something new theme compared to Fujimoto-sensei's other works. The iconic cinema scene is in there!

Jul 18, 2021 9:21 PM

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Wow.
This One-shot was really good.

Jul 18, 2021 10:37 PM

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Leysoh said:

did someone saw it aswell

Ohhhh I didn't realize this.. I love how the both doors are related to past trauma

Jul 18, 2021 11:10 PM

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Fujimoto perfectly captures the feelings of grief and those endless strings of what ifs that you ask yourself when someone you know, or respect, or even love, dies far too early.

Jul 19, 2021 12:37 AM

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Fujimoto keeps outdoing himself that I can't help but to hold high expectations for CSM Part 2. God he's great in giving life to his characters.
I loved all those CSM easter eggs and the successive panels of MC drawing on the desk conveying the passage of time.

Jul 19, 2021 3:26 AM

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Pretty much referenced one-shot manga
Kyomoto represents KyoAni studio
Maybe one of Fujimoto Tatsuki's friends died in that arson.

https://myanimelist.net/animelist/HozayfaHB&sclick=1

Jul 19, 2021 3:58 AM

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Further Detail: On page 76 we see Fujino going on a hiatus with her Shark Kick manga, with the latest volume being volume 11, which is exactly when Chainsaw Man went on a break. At the end, Fujino continues her manga with new motivation, maybe hints at Fujimoto being motivated to continue Chainsaw Man again after getting this One-Shot done.

Jul 19, 2021 4:08 AM

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Wow, color me depress

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Jul 19, 2021 6:54 AM

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Wonderful story, as expected of Fujimoto. Surely one of the best oneshots out there! Can't wait for ChainsawMan #2.

"I'll be done soon. If you wait nicely, I'll buy you some sweetbread." said Lawrence.

- I'll thank you not to treat me like a child.

"Oh, you don't want any?"

- I do.

Jul 19, 2021 8:55 AM

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Incredible one-shot and homage. It captures the feelings so good. The moments where the responses were conveyed through memories instead of text were just (chef's kiss)

Jul 19, 2021 9:13 AM

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I was not expecting it to be so sad.
Best oneshot I have read

Jul 19, 2021 9:18 AM

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metis_ said:
Further Detail: On page 76 we see Fujino going on a hiatus with her Shark Kick manga, with the latest volume being volume 11, which is exactly when Chainsaw Man went on a break. At the end, Fujino continues her manga with new motivation, maybe hints at Fujimoto being motivated to continue Chainsaw Man again after getting this One-Shot done.

much parallels with Fujimoto life and art in our world.

Jul 19, 2021 11:15 AM

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Tatsuki(no) Fujimoto did it again!

Jul 19, 2021 12:23 PM

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Wow very emotional, very beautiful one shot

Jul 19, 2021 12:41 PM

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That was a really good one-shot, sad but really good.

Really looking forward to reading his next work!

Jul 19, 2021 12:47 PM

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Might be the only time I've finished something so fast and started tearing up because it made me remember why I wanted to draw, why I wanted to teach art, and teach me why I've become bored by it. Because it's becoming my job soon. But now I think I'll love it again. Thank you fujimoto.

Jul 20, 2021 3:29 AM

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damn shits bussin fujimoto almost made me cri

Jul 20, 2021 4:05 AM

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Alright, I read the manga. It was good for the most part but you'd be forgiven to think that it got confusing towards the end.

Jul 20, 2021 11:24 AM

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As expected from Fujimoto-sensei this was a great read!

Jul 20, 2021 11:48 AM

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That hit hard, god dayum.

Jul 20, 2021 1:27 PM

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First time reading a one-shot, and it's my first time reading something by Tatsuki Fujimoto as well lol

Anyways, I honestly didn't expect this to be sad, and it was a really good read as well! Definitely would give this an 8-9/10!

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Jul 20, 2021 2:56 PM

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First time reading a one-shot, and it's my first time reading something by Tatsuki Fujimoto as well lol

Anyways, I honestly didn't expect this to be sad, and it was a really good read as well! Definitely would give this an 8-9/10!

Nice shot. I'm glad you like it.

Jul 20, 2021 5:15 PM

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Uwu I’m sad, better than chainsaw man? Nah!! Csm4LYFE yo!! Weeaboo tings!!! 🤪🤪🤪

Anime is cringe and it ruined my life. :)

Jul 20, 2021 11:18 PM

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Wonderful one shot.

Jul 21, 2021 2:11 AM

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Damn... that was so fuckin' good.

Jul 21, 2021 7:30 AM

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I’ve read this oneshot twice in one hour now (in my first reading I was distracted multiple times and didn’t understand the daydream Fujino had). I know that it’s a story revolving around what if’s, regret and how it’s a parallel to the Kyoani a while ago. But as much as I hate to say it, I didn’t get too emotional from this. Am I dumb, cold hearted or just didn’t fully understand the story? Please help.

Jul 21, 2021 8:11 AM

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I’ve read this oneshot twice in one hour now (in my first reading I was distracted multiple times and didn’t understand the daydream Fujino had). I know that it’s a story revolving around what if’s, regret and how it’s a parallel to the Kyoani a while ago. But as much as I hate to say it, I didn’t get too emotional from this. Am I dumb, cold hearted or just didn’t fully understand the story? Please help.

This remind me when Denji no feel so sad with some deaths, he had a heart, you too, don't feel strange.

Jul 21, 2021 8:12 AM

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That plot twist made me cry inside so hard

Jul 21, 2021 11:11 AM

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A great One-shot and quite touching ngl ..
You'll be remembered Kyomoto T_T ..

Jul 21, 2021 12:01 PM

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R0rack said:
I don't how much of this story is inspired by personal experience from Fujimoto. But it sure as hell made me wonder

First of all, many already love him, so most don't talk about it, but Fujimoto's style is pretty scribbly. I love it because of that, but I can see it totally affecting his own self-esteem as an artist when he was young. Also, when I read Fire Punch, I wondered if he did the backgrounds himself. Given the style he draws characters with, I doubted it was him, but rather some assistant he had who could do awesome backgrounds. I wonder if he'll comment on that at some point. If he had an assistant whom he was very close to. But either way, I could see this was very personal for him.

Then there's also the obvious KyoAni reference, which makes me wonder if he did this for himself or for them. Maybe for both, but we'll probably never know. That just makes this story all the more affecting.

And for those of you who don't understand the alternate timeline, it was just Fujino's fantasy. And even if it wasn't, then that door was just magical or something. She didn't transfer to that alternate timeline, and just saved Kyomoto in another timeline. However, I doubt that was the case, as when she enters Kyo's room, you can see some comic strips sticked to the window, and one of them had come off, which just happened to go under the door at the same time.

There's also a symbolism for the door, and as many other things and little details I saw in this manga, you'll understand it better if you're familiarised with his other works. As in Chainsaw Man, the door represents the trauma. She stayed behind it and imagined all that alternate timeline, but then she opened it and realized it was just a fantasy. She looked back and remember why she started to get into it in the first place. Because of Kyomoto. Then she stood up and started to work again.

End of Hiatus. now onto Chainsaw Man
Crap, that just gets me more depressed...

I don't think that there's another person drawing Fujimoto's backgrounds, and the reason for this assumtion is in Look Back itself. It's clear that Fujino and Kyomoto are supposed to be 2 sides of Fujimoto himself, not only because of their combined names, but also because of their two distinct ways of drawing. While Fujino draws this bizarre, kinda messy and not very detailed character models, Kyomoto on the other hand draws in this highly detailed way, and focuses only on the backgrounds.

If you put this two artistic styles togehter, what you get is Fujimoto's own distinct style that he has mastered in his manga. Very detailed and beautiful backgrounds juxtaposed with frenetic, simple yet very expressive character models.

At least that's what i took from it, i may be wrong tho haha.

Jul 21, 2021 4:55 PM

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R0rack said:
I don't how much of this story is inspired by personal experience from Fujimoto. But it sure as hell made me wonder

First of all, many already love him, so most don't talk about it, but Fujimoto's style is pretty scribbly. I love it because of that, but I can see it totally affecting his own self-esteem as an artist when he was young. Also, when I read Fire Punch, I wondered if he did the backgrounds himself. Given the style he draws characters with, I doubted it was him, but rather some assistant he had who could do awesome backgrounds. I wonder if he'll comment on that at some point. If he had an assistant whom he was very close to. But either way, I could see this was very personal for him.

Then there's also the obvious KyoAni reference, which makes me wonder if he did this for himself or for them. Maybe for both, but we'll probably never know. That just makes this story all the more affecting.

And for those of you who don't understand the alternate timeline, it was just Fujino's fantasy. And even if it wasn't, then that door was just magical or something. She didn't transfer to that alternate timeline, and just saved Kyomoto in another timeline. However, I doubt that was the case, as when she enters Kyo's room, you can see some comic strips sticked to the window, and one of them had come off, which just happened to go under the door at the same time.

There's also a symbolism for the door, and as many other things and little details I saw in this manga, you'll understand it better if you're familiarised with his other works. As in Chainsaw Man, the door represents the trauma. She stayed behind it and imagined all that alternate timeline, but then she opened it and realized it was just a fantasy. She looked back and remember why she started to get into it in the first place. Because of Kyomoto. Then she stood up and started to work again.

End of Hiatus. now onto Chainsaw Man
Crap, that just gets me more depressed...

I don't think that there's another person drawing Fujimoto's backgrounds, and the reason for this assumtion is in Look Back itself. It's clear that Fujino and Kyomoto are supposed to be 2 sides of Fujimoto himself, not only because of their combined names, but also because of their two distinct ways of drawing. While Fujino draws this bizarre, kinda messy and not very detailed character models, Kyomoto on the other hand draws in this highly detailed way, and focuses only on the backgrounds.

If you put this two artistic styles togehter, what you get is Fujimoto's own distinct style that he has mastered in his manga. Very detailed and beautiful backgrounds juxtaposed with frenetic, simple yet very expressive character models.

At least that's what i took from it, i may be wrong tho haha.

I also think Kyo and Fuji are two sides of same coin, both are the same Tatsuki Fujimoto, besides Tatsuya Endo (Spy X Family) and Kui Kajui (sorry, Hell's Paradise mangaka) were him real assistants in the past... The author of Dandadan too.

Jul 21, 2021 11:07 PM

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Leysoh said:

did someone saw it aswell

In the first place I thought it was Chainsaw Man One-Shot

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Jul 22, 2021 12:05 AM

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-Nekomo- said:
This manga was incredible straight from the beginning to the end. The art was great and the story was fantastic, it really made me feel some deep emotions for the characters even though it was 140 pages long. Definitely my favourite one-shot I've ever read.

try to read "Tokidoki" and "Katude no Amu" many it will change your favorite one-shot

Jul 22, 2021 2:30 AM

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note that i havent read all the previous comments yet , so i dont know if anyone has posted these things yet , but here are my thoughts about this one-shot :

plot holes and other things :

page 28 : the other girl didnt even go to school , but she still gets her graduation paper ? in these corona virus days , you can study from home , do test from home , and graduate from home ?

page 55 : the shueisha editor is a l0licon ped0 , he invites 2 under-age girls into his office , lol .

page 69 :
- i want to go to an art college .
- what ? how is that even possible ? you didnt go to school . you didnt graduate high-school .

page 73 : where are her 20+ assisstants ? drawing manga for weekly shonen jump aka weekly shonen dump , without 20+ assisstants , is suicide , because the dead-lines and the editors will over-work you to death , lol .

page 80 : breaking news : midday today , an editor began attacking mangaka-s with an axe-like tool , and he axed their manga-s and gave them crappy endings , lol .

page 87 : "1 single man killed 12 and injured 3 with 1 single axe" , yeah , these numbers are unbelieve-able , unless these 15 students were just standing still so the criminal could hurt them . how about running away , or ganging up on him ?

explaining of the last part of this one-shot , lol :
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness .

- TVA : Appears to be a standard sequence violation. Branch is growing
at a stable rate and slope. Variant identified. On behalf of the Time Variance Authority, I hereby arrest you
for crimes against the Sacred Timeline.

contradicted lines :
- page 109 : ... a pointed tool he had found in the art-practice building inside the school ...
- page 117 : ... i was on my run outside the school , i saw the dude with a weapon entering the school ...

page 129 : why did the other girl buy six volume 1 and three volume 2 ?

last page : so i guess shonen dump 's editors want to send this message to their mangaka-s : even if your parent is dead , or someone closed to you is dead , you still have to work again in the very next day to meet the dead-line with shonen dump , lol .

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Jul 22, 2021 6:04 AM

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daywithoutgames said:
note that i havent read all the previous comments yet , so i dont know if anyone has posted these things yet , but here are my thoughts about this one-shot :

plot holes and other things :

page 28 : the other girl didnt even go to school , but she still gets her graduation paper ? in these corona virus days , you can study from home , do test from home , and graduate from home ?

page 55 : the shueisha editor is a l0licon ped0 , he invites 2 under-age girls into his office , lol .

page 69 :
- i want to go to an art college .
- what ? how is that even possible ? you didnt go to school . you didnt graduate high-school .

page 73 : where is her 20+ assisstants ? drawing manga for weekly shonen jump aka weekly shonen dump , without 20+ assisstants , is suicide , because the dead-lines and the editors will over-work you to death , lol .

page 80 : breaking news : midday today : an editor began attacking mangaka-s with an axe-like tool , and he axed their manga-s and gave them crappy endings , lol .

page 87 : "1 single man killed 12 and injured 3 with 1 single axe" , yeah , these numbers are unbelieve-able , unless these 15 students were just standing still so the criminal could hurt them . how about running away , or ganging up on him ?

explaining of the last part of this one-shot , lol :
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness .

- TVA : Appears to be a standard sequence violation. Branch is growing
at a stable rate and slope. Variant identified. On behalf of the Time Variance Authority, I hereby arrest you
for crimes against the Sacred Timeline.

contradicted lines :
- page 109 : ... a pointed tool he had found in the art-practice building inside the school ...
- page 117 : ... i was on my run outside the school , i saw the dude with a weapon entering the school ...

page 129 : why did the other girl buy six volume 1 and three volume 2 ?

last page : so i guess shonen dump 's editors want to send this message to their mangaka-s : even if your parent is dead , or someone closed to you is dead , you still have to work again in the very next day to meet the dead-line with shonen dump .

Not planning on answering your "jokes" and "funny comments" that are anything but, but just in case you weren't aware, the Japanese education system works differently than others you may be familiar with. You don't need a high school diploma to enter one, least of all an art school I'd suspect, you just need to be able to pass the entrance exams.

Jul 22, 2021 9:15 PM

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Interesting artistic sequence. A homage to the process of creation as well.

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Jul 23, 2021 1:00 PM

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What a lovely one shot. Another bittersweet ending, but lovely nonetheless.

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