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Deaimon – 03
「夏宵囃子」 (Natsuyoi Bayashi) "A Summer Night's Accompaniment" Bonds grow stronger like the pitter-patter of passing summer rain.
Deaimon – 01
「和と一果」 (Nagomu to Itsuka) "Nagomu and Itsuka" A sweet story with a tinge of comedy in all the right places.
Deaimon – 08
「くり回顧」 (Kuri Kaiko) "Chestnut Retrospective" An overcompensation of promises.
Deaimon – 06
「芋名月」 (Imo Meigetsu) "Autumn's Potato Moon" Ohana means family and family means no one get’s left behind or forgotten.
Deaimon – 02
「四葩に響く」 (Yohira ni Hibiku) "Echoing Through the Hydrangea" A reminder that family life is important, but not so much that you should give up your dreams over it.
Deaimon – 07
「秋色に舞う」 (Shūshoku ni Mau) "Dancing in Autumn Colors" Don’t let other’s people perceptions of you subside your potential.
Deaimon – 09
「一陽来復」 (Ichiyō Raifuku) "Long-Awaited Warmth of Spring" Having to deal with your own expectations, figuring out what you desire and what others want from you is a hard choice to…
Deaimon – 10
「春待ち偲ぶ」 (Haru Machi Shinobu) "Reminiscing About Waiting for Spring" Bonds grow a little closer, and relationships seemingly open up.
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Deaimon – 04 & 05
「風青し」 (Kaze Aoshi) "A Blue Wind Rustling Fresh Leaves" /「暑気払い」(Shokibarai) "Beating the Summer Heat & 「おしょらいさん」 (Oshorai-san) "Welcoming the Spirits" Family values and tradition mix in an emotional and compelling…
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