I actually read Te no Hira Neko / Fairy Cat some days ago, but I’ve been struggling with figuring out how best to review it. The problem? It’s about a guy who discovers that a palm-sized fairy cat has moved into his house. I have now spoiled absolutely everything that happens in volume 1. Manga-Updates […]
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