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“ Yeah, it is. ” Responding so casually, his tired visage softened into a gentle smirk. One devoid of annoyance and frustration, looking upon the tanuki with a calmed physique.
“ — something seems off today, wouldn't you agree .. something makes it seem different .. ”
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𝓱er smile .. once upon a time, he could recall a period when such casual happiness would seem annoying to him —— how could one be so carefree when buried in a world of strife ﹖
But, nowadays, seeing such a smile was .. contagious.
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