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Maneki

2023-03-26 · 13 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Comedy · Romance

After being rejected by her favorite customer, a cashier must reconcile her feelings when the customer continues to visit the ramen shop.

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Brandon Okumura
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Iris LiuIris LiuAiko
Garth SodetaniRicky
Elsie WangJean

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