Yesterday I was at home doing some chores and I’m totally surprised because my holiday stash of manga arrived from Japan (via IloIlo)! YAY!! I got some great mangas AND… JUMP SQUARE’S MAIDEN ISSUE! Wai! I’m excited to read it but Moyashimon got me first. THANKS MUCH KARL AND TIN FOR THE STASH! LUFFS YOU!! <3 <3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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