TV Reviews8.7/10
Rintaro and Kaoruko Ignore Their Schools’ Hatred and Fall in Love Anyway
A quiet tale of two teens from rival worlds, whose friendship blooms despite the scorn of their schools. A review of the anime adaptation.
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Tag: Japan
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