In Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka 3 we learn that the ever-reliable Kinme can screw up sometimes. Her friend Yagara invites her to a new restaurant, she takes her first drink, and oversleeps the next day. Some old ladies outside wonder why the store isn’t open yet and appoint Kyu to climb a tree and … Continue reading 2-4s: Kirei ni Shite, Frieren, Seihantai, Kamon-kun, Ikoku Nikki →
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