Gripping choices, unforgettable consequences. These stories live in the in-between. Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai A high school student stumbles upon the secret diary of his classmate, Sakura, and learns that she’s suffering from a terminal pancreatic disease. As they form an unlikely bond, the two of them embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning […]
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