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Chapter 12.5
RomanceShoujo aiSlice of lifeSupernatural

The manga tells the story of Akari who for some reason ends up in a Prison City, where she meets the shy and mysterious Mary. Their relationship changes as Akari approaches her mysterious colleague.

Chapter 18
AdventureDramaSci fiSeinenSlice of lifeWebtoons

The story is set after the fall of civilization on earth due to resource scarcity. It follows the tale of Noru, a boy who shares resources with the people still left on earth. But Noru is not a savior. His goal is to record the fall of civilization on earth, to leave a record for the future generation.

Vol.3 Chapter 27 : To The Future
AdultDramaMatureRomanceSchool lifeSeinenSlice of life

Sakura Keita, a university student, is in dire straits when he drops a graph critical to passing his class. However, he is rescued by his fellow student, Kurimiya Honoka, who manages to recover it for him. The two hit it off immediately, but will Keita really be able to hold on to his dream girl?

Chapter : Artbook Short Story
ComedyDramaSchool lifeShounen aiSlice of life

Fujishima Takara goes to high school and will start living in a dorm because he has lost all his family except for his father, who's always away for his work. Takara has to share a room with Hosaka Kiyomine. Living together isn't easy, and many rows ensue. Kiyomine is very introverted, while Takara is just the opposite. At first the two get on each other's nerves because of those differences. But things turn towards friendship and later on, towards love?

Vol.5 Chapter 19.5 : Another Sunflower
DramaRomanceSchool lifeShoujoSlice of life

Hikage is a reclusive 8th grader who no one seems to notice her. She finds comfort by planting a sunflower at school and in her blog, with only 2 people who comment on it, MegaPIG and Black Rabbit. They listen and give Hikage advice on everything. But, everything changes one day when two cute boys notice her. These boys are the most popular kids in the entire school, Teru and Hinata. When one of them tells her something that she's always wanted to hear, she might change to be like her classmates...Will she by loved by everyone in the class?

Chapter 6.7 : Lucky Pervert
DramaMatureRomanceSlice of lifeSmutYaoi

From Yaoi Is Life: Hiroi always shared what he liked, things and people alike, with his childhood friend Take. Take always returned Hiroi's affections. Mine, who because of his deep love for Hiroi, accepts both of them. The relationship of these three classmates was in a good balance, but because of a subtle change in their feelings, this balance slowly gets unhinged...?! 3 Extras for the main story by the mangaka come in separate doujinshi: PsycheDelics003 PsycheDelics005 PsycheDelics006

Vol.09 Chapter 170
RomanceSchool lifeShounenSlice of lifeSports

From Bado-Scans:Smash! is about two childhood friends (Shouta and Miwa) who share a common love for Badminton. Miwa, who's in love with Shouta, tries to persuade Shouta to apply to the same badminton school as her but the latter being of a carefree, easy-going and dense nature, brushes her away and states that he only plays badminton for fun.However, Shouta's perspective of badminton quickly changes after a fateful encounter with Yuuhi (a mute girl). In his search for his badminton goddess Yuuhi, Shouta met Anan and thereafter, decides that he's going to pursue badminton more seriously...

Vol.17 Chapter 86
DramaJoseiMaturePsychologicalShounen aiSlice of lifeTragedyYaoi

Jeremy is a sensitive teenager who is happy for his mother when she remarries. However, the sweet-talking man who is his new stepfather turns out to be a serpent in disguise -- he's a sadist and a pedophile, and it isn't long before he makes Jeremy his target. After months of horrific, systematic abuse, Jeremy's mind becomes unstable and his thoughts turn vicious. He decides to murder his stepfather in order to get rid of him -- but the plan goes awry, and when he sabotages his stepfather's car, his mother also dies in the crash.Shocked and wracked by guilt, Jeremy's reactions seem strange to the average onlooker. His brittle and bizarre behavior isn't just that of a grieving son's. This is when Ian, the free-spirited son of Jeremy's stepfather, begins to suspect Jeremy of murder. He finds several clues that tie Jeremy to the crime, but in unearthing them, Ian also discovers the fact that Jeremy was abused.What should Ian do with his evidence? Caught in a moral dilemma -- between punishing a criminal and atoning for his father's sins -- Ian begins to be haunted by lust for Jeremy. Is it lust, or is it love? Ian wonders whether he shares his father's proclivities, and despite his best efforts, he is drawn into a passionate and painful relationship with Jeremy.A Cruel God Reigns is a true BL classic written by Hagio Moto, one of the founders of the BL genre. In seventeen intense volumes, A Cruel God Reigns traces both Jeremy's and Ian's journeys towards redemption. The story-telling is rich and unique, and the art is breathtaking. To this day, A Cruel God Reigns remains one of the most powerful BL epics ever written.- by The Pink PanzersWinner of the first Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize's Award for Excellence.

Vol.3 Chapter 21
DramaRomanceSlice of lifeYaoi

At high school Ryouko introduces her boyfriend, Otoumi, to her best friend, Yukari, creates a deep friendship between them. Long after Ryouko's relationship with Otoumi ended, Yukari and Otoumi continue to be friends.After five years Otoumi slowly becomes aware of his changing feelings for Yukari that leave him confused. Yukari, on the other hand, finds that Otoumi is acting weird and becomes suspicious.When Outomi reveals that he kissed one of his co-workers that confessed to him before, he also starts to wonder about his own feelings towards Otoumi.Prequel; Story continues in 'Dear Green'.

Chapter 6.5
AdultComedyDramaSlice of lifeYaoi

Kirishima Naoto is handsome, hardworking, and popular with his female coworkers, except for the extreme brother complex he has for his younger brother, Hokuto. Swearing off love for his brother's sake, Naoto only really hangs out with his friend from college, Toudou. Though he knows Toudou is gay, he has never held it against him. One day, he sees Toudou texting his brother Hokuto and declares that he will change places with his little brother since "any man would do" for Toudou!

Vol.1 Chapter 10 : Ouji No Kikan Extra: Tale Of The Ring [End]
ComedyDramaSchool lifeShounen aiSlice of life

Story 1 (Chapter 1-2) Satake Kou attended the wedding of his sister unknowingly that he will be reunited there with his cousin, Fumihiro, who used to be a very dumb fat guy, then transformed into a charismatic prince! Kou became undeniably self-conscious about this while he is not aware of Fumihiro's high regards towards him since they were little. And in their reunion, Fumihiro's admiration has turned into something complex. How would Kou respond to Fumihiro's feelings?3-6) Metamorphosis7-9) By His Side10) Ouji no Kikan Extra(From Baka-Updates Manga)

Chapter 3.5
DramaSlice of lifeRomanceShoujo ai

Morimoto is getting bugged by her parents to marry (a guy). Her (female) kouhai suggests she fake her marriage so her parents would stop but they will scrutinize every guy she might choose no matter what. Since there's a new law that allows homosexuals to marry, her kouhai suggests herself; only this kouhai has confessed to her before. What will become of their married life?

Chapter 8.2
ActionAdventureDramaHorrorSupernaturalFantasyPsychologicalSeinenMysteryHistoricalShounenComedySlice of lifeSportsRomanceEcchiShoujoJoseiMechaMartial artsHaremGender benderShoujo aiShounen aiYaoiYuriDoujinshiAdultSchool lifeMatureManhwaManhuaCookingSmutMedicalOne shotTragedyScience fictionWebtoon

Atsuki Komiya is a college student that's living alone. Suddenly, his sister visits and asks for a favor, which is to take care of his niece, Kasane, for two weeks. A story about the awkward relationship of these two, the confused Atsuki and the sullen Kasane, living together. Which direction will this story go?

Chapter 11.4 : Asora Is A Fifth Grader [End]
ComedyRomanceSci fiSeinenSlice of life

A sitcom about an ordinary man and his alien wife.

Chapter 8.6: Epilogue
ComedyDramaSlice of life

An unexpected encounter in the monotone life of a loan shark.

Chapter 78.8
ComedyDramaRomanceSchool lifeShoujoSlice of life

15-year-old country girl, Suzume Yosano, has to move to Tokyo to live with her uncle due to her father's transfer. She bumps into a mysterious man who ends up taking her to her uncle's place after she gets lost. Turns out, Suzume will be seeing him a lot more often once she starts school because... he's her homeroom teacher!? Included in the manga is a oneshot story called Tsuyu Kaoru (A Love Story in Moist Rainy Days) in volume six: A romantic and melancholic love story behind a red umbrella.

Vol.2 Chapter 6
DramaRomanceSlice of lifeYaoi

A conventional tale of "friendship becomes something more" when one friend secretly falls in love with his best friend who's quite a womanizer. Things start to change when that friend knows that his friend likes him, and they find themselves feeling awkward with this discovery.From eManga:He doesn't remember when it began, but it seems Tomosaka has been in love with Noda forever. The thing is, he can't exactly confess his feelings because the two are best friends. And to protect the friendship, Tomosaka has to lock away his feelings deep inside him. From Keiko Kinoshita, the same person who gave us LITTLE CRYBABY and YOU AND HARUJION, comes a story that explores the boundaries between love and friendship. Lose yourself within the pages of KISS BLUE.

Chapter 6
RomanceSlice of lifeYaoi

Two endearing awkward men. Once they come face to face, Younosuke and Suzunari, both heirs of long-established tailors, immediately throw unpleasant sarcasms at each other. Just when Younosuke thought that their quarrelling relationship would go on forever, he was told to go for a marriage interview!+

Chapter 95 : Each Towards Tomorrow [End]
ComedyDramaEcchiRomanceShounenSlice of life

(Summary from here):Wakamatsu Masato lives with his step-sister, Miyuki, whom he does not have blood relationship with. Their father is always working oversea (in fact, he has not appeared in the manga at all...) and left the two of them living by themselves in Toukyou. Miyuki is cute, nice, sensitive and very popular among guys around Masato. Masato has a girlfriend at school whose name is Kajima Miyuki, who is pretty and gentle, the ideal dream of every high school boy. It took years for Masato and his sister to realize whom they love and care most after a lot of events. The manga is very nicely written, with excellent layout, interesting story and character developments, refreshing art style and filled with youth and emotion. It also shows the dramatic improvement of the author's skill.

Vol.8 Chapter 40 : Welcome To The Nhk!
ComedyDramaMaturePsychologicalRomanceShounenSlice of life

From Tokyopop: Sato Tatsuhiro is a drug-addled "hikikomori" (a Japanese shut-in) who thinks a sinister organization, NHK (Nihon Hikikomori Kyoukai), is the cause of all his problems! He falls in love with a girl, Misaki, who he thinks is trying to assassinate him, but doesn't know how to talk to her or if he can trust her. The more he stays in his house watching anime porn, reading manga, and doing drugs, the harder it is for him to leave. Only Misaki can keep him from rotting away in his own apartment!

Chapter 161.5
ComedySlice of life

Tou Tiao Dou Shi Ta is a story about Yin Shen, a member of the (in)famous idol boygroup FLY. What makes him the center of attention? Why do they call him the "retarded" idol? Is it true that he is a jerk to everyone?Throughout this comic, you will get the chance to laugh with the hilarious situations dummy Yin Shen puts himself in ? whatever he does always makes it to the headlines of the tabloids. However, prepare yourself to experience the feels with the characters when it comes to their friendship, hardship and the dark sides of showbiz.(Source: MU)

Vol.3 Chapter 12.5 : Drama Cd Extra
DramaSlice of lifeYaoi

Youichi's life at university is going just fine. He isn't having any trouble with his classes, he has plenty of friends, and even a cute girlfriend named Minami. Then the day comes where he meets Misaki. Misaki is a reserved, stand offish fellow but for some reason, Youichi can't seem to get him out of his mind. In fact, he can't seem to stay away. When he lands a job working in the lab with Misaki, it seems more than just the flowers are about to bloom. But will they recognise their emotions for what they are, and have the courage to accept it?

Vol.2 Chapter 8.2 : Volume 2 Extra 2
DramaFantasyShounen aiSlice of life

Meet the volatile Nakichi and peaceful Seita, the two water sprites that live in a river in the remote countryside. A chance encounter with the human child Yoshiharu reawakens the half -forgotten ties between water sprites and humans, and an amazing friendship is forged. Yet can this relationship survive the test when humans once again threaten the lives of these mythical beings?

Chapter 13.5
DramaJoseiRomanceSlice of life

From MangaHelpers:Life does not always go as planned. Noriko fell in love, got engaged, and imagined a bright future. Instead, her fiance fell in love with her older sister, Eiko. Noriko refused to let go, and they ended up getting married despite this significant problem. Some years of marriage and two children later, Noriko became a single mother. She returned to her family home, with her daughters Eri and Madoka. Her life continued, alongside Eiko (who ended up never marrying or leaving home), and their now elderly mother. Years later, Eri and Madoka are entering the time of life where they have their own problems with love. This manga follows the lives of women in this house. [tethysdust]

Vol.1 Chapter 9 : Phantasmal Song [End]
ComedyFantasySlice of life

1st official fanbook of the Touhou series, is written by ZUN and drawn by Kususaga Rin and some others. It features Aya Shameimaru writing a newspaper about the Touhou world, with some comics and newspaper articles. It also comes with a music CD featuring tracks from POFV. Circle/Artist list01 Haniwa's Store & ZUN02 Makoto Kurasawa03 Iron Temple/Yuki Narumi04 Shunichi Fujiwara05 Misuzu Fujimiya06 Yamai07 Harao08 Kiriu09 Clash house/Hirasaka MakotoZUN only involved in the 1st chapter.Hirasaka Makoto is the mangaka who writes several Touhou official mangas

Chapter 23
Comedyecchi 2RomanceSlice of life

This girl from the same department is for some reason approaching me! But there's a reason why I can't touch her A love comedy taking place at an office. Drawn by Rokushou Kokuu of "OniAi" and "Editor of Different World Publication".Read more

Chapter 106 : End
ComedySeinenSlice of lifeSportsTragedy

Rikitaro is a musician whose dream is to become a rock star just like Jimi Hendrix or Jim Morrison, but at the age of 27 that dream is fading away rapidly. Ooishi is a 3 time world boxing champion who recently retired and is now in the entertainment world, shooting a boxing reality show. These two unlikeliest of people cross paths one day but both of them think nothing of it until weeks later. Rikitaro is given one last shot by a record label to sign a deal but before that, they need him to get into better shape so that he is easier to sell. He stumbles upon a boxing gym which also happens to be the same gym Ooishi is filming his show. As fate's wheels start to turn, neither man realizes that they will work together to train the best boxer ever, even better than Ooishi himself.

Vol.2 FukuFuku Grows Up
AdventureComedyJoseiSlice of life

From the author of the New York Times manga best seller Chi's Sweet Home comes a delightful series of vignettes in the life of a kitten and her doting owner. To a young kitten, even the most mundane things appear fresh and exciting (and sometimes unpleasant or scary). Join FukuFuku on her journey and rediscover the world from a tiny cat's point of view.

Vol.2 Chapter 63
ComedyEcchiSeinenSlice of life

Ayano-san is a beautiful housewife with a son, Yuusei, who doesn't seem to approve of her carefree ways. Always smiling and well-meaning, Ayano-san still finds a way to make herself an object of curiosity and appreciation by passing people."Bimajyo" (literally beautiful witch) is a term apparently used in Japan to describe a woman older than 35 or so who has retained her great beauty, almost as if by magic. So it doesn't mean she's a witch or the series will pivot to that genre in the future.

Chapter 6.5
AdultComedyRomanceSlice of lifeYaoi

Includes stories about two different couples:1) "Hitotsu no Koi no Hajimari" (Beginning of love)2-3) "Hitotsu no Koi no Ikisaki"4-6) "Gohoubi wo Ageyou"7) "Hitotsu no Koi no Nichijou"

Vol.9 Chapter 53 : I Love You
ComedyDramaSchool lifeSeinenShoujo aiSlice of life

Sasameki Koto is the story of Murasame Sumika, an intelligent and athletically gifted girl who just happens to be in love with her best friend, Kazama Ushio. Unable to confess her feelings, Sumika can only stay by her side and watch over her. After all, the biggest obstacle to her love is something that she can't change. It has nothing to do with the fact they're both girls; Sumika just isn't Kazama's type!Kazama is only into cute girls and Sumika's cool personality just doesn't fit the bill. Much to her friend's dismay, Kazama is always eager to share news about her latest crush. With the duo's knack for attracting trouble, it looks like Sumika's trials have only just begun.

Chapter 54
DramaJoseiRomanceSlice of life

25-year-old Moriyama Mikuri has an advanced degree, but has had no luck finding a permanent position. She's been living with her parents and doing temp work, and her latest job is doing housework for a single salaryman, Tsuzaki. Mikuri longs to start a career in her field, and her Aunt Yuri, who has had success in her professional life and who regrets never marrying, also wants Mikuri to find love.When Mikuri learns that her parents are planning to move to the country, she realizes her time is running out. She still has had no luck starting her career, so it seems she will have no option but to move to the country with her parents. She finds another option in moving in with Tsuzaki, who doesn't want to lose his housekeeper. To deal with the scandal of their living together, they get married--though just on paper. Now Mikuri starts her unusual new life, as a woman looking to start her career and as a new 'wife'!Note: Won the Kodansha award for best shoujo manga in 2015.

Vol.1 Chapter 7 : End
RomanceSchool lifeSlice of lifeYaoi

[From Fujoshi Bitches]Chemistry teacher Kousaka appears before Takuma, who is living the peaceful life of a high school student. This teacher who doesn't act like a teacher captures Takuma's interest, but unexpectedly the teacher's words touch his heart, and interest transforms rapidly into love. These two, who met over a shared cigarette, go beyond their respective roles and begin a new relationship!Includes an all-new extra about their rich love life after Takuma goes to university.

Chapter : Our Best Friend
DramaSlice of lifeYuri

Noel has always been in love with her best friend Elena, but she's never been able to find the courage to confess her feelings. Then, when her friend starts dating a boy, Noel's world collapses as she sees her chance at love slipping away.One night, in a moment of desperation, Noel ends up confessing her feelings for Elena to a complete stranger. But as fate would have it, this stranger turns out to be a girl named June, Elena's other best friend... and Noel's rival in love! Worst of all, now June knows Noel's secret. With everything suddenly going wrong, how can Noel ever win the girl of her dreams?+

Chapter 5
Slice of lifeRomanceYaoiSchool life

.Riku Kirishima, a rough-looking high schooler, is a lover of romantic comic books who takes care of his family in place of his late mother. He has a younger brother, who he cares for deeply. One evening, he is suddenly embraced by a man in the park who offers him $300 to spend the night. Riku runs away, but soon learns that the handsome pervert who approached him is actually the guardian of his brother's friend! Enjoy this love story between a handsome florist and a romantic high school tough guy!

Vol.1 Chapter 5
RomanceSlice of lifeSportsYaoi

From Moi-xRyu Scanlations:Every morning high-school student Nanami catches sight of this one surfer he secretly begins to admire. Incidentally, however, it is later on a certain day that they reunite in a classroom! Turns out that this one-year-older senpai, named Shuu, is in fact one who, while characteristically mature, is unsociable to the extent that hes even notorious for being someone difficult to approach. Even so, for some reason, Nanami becomes the sole person that he can smile at and laugh with, over and over again As they repeatedly spend more time together after school, by midsummer, Nanami finds himself receiving a kiss near the seaside?! And so, a story of dazzling first love ensues.

Chapter 5.6
DramaComedySlice of lifeYaoi

I HATE (Natsume Kazuki) manga summary: "The only taste you need to know, is mine." A chance reunion after 10 years for Hiro and Kiriya. They were "kiss-friends" only during their last summer of high school. A memory from the past Hiro wants to forget. That, however, even after turning 27, kept binding him to the point he can't date anyone. Kiriya, on the other hand, kept his cool even after the reunion. But

Chapter 16 : [end]
Slice of lifeRomanceYaoi

Thank You for the Meal (Minkachan) manga summary: A talented young chef is shocked that his once cheerful and chubby friend who loved his cooking now has anorexia. He is saddened that his friend is underweight and no longer wants to eat the food he makes, so he invites him home in hopes to improve his health with his cooking. However, what will happen when his friend suddenly realises that he can only eat food that is placed atop his sweetly scented skin? Will he offer his body to be feasted upon?

Chapter 32.5
AdultComedyDramaRomanceSchool lifeSlice of lifeYuri

When Donut meets Mew, their encounter turns out to be more than just a coincidence, as their closeness slowly turns into something more intimate. Lily Love is a story between two very different people, who hand and hand, learn to trust each other in order to nurture and protect the love they share regardless of position, distance, or gender. If finding true love already seems next to impossible, how much harder will it be to keep it?

Chapter 4
DramaHistoricalSlice of lifeRomanceYaoiWebtoon

.It is 1866, the third year of King Gojong's reign. It is also the second year Gyeom has been waiting for his lover, Jung, who left to learn and study about literature by himself. Finally, Jeong has come back after the two years. He tells Gyeom he can not afford to be happy in Joseon, and decides to leave for Qing (China)...

Chapter 5.5 : End
RomanceSlice of lifeYaoi

Due to his scary face, Shougo has been alone since entering university. But unexpected events lead him to become close with Hina, from the same university. Shougo, elated at the fact he's become friends with the cool and kind Hina, finds out that Hina breaks out into hives when people treat him with affection - a "love allergy"?!

Vol.2 Chapter 8.5: Sexy Guardian Returns
DramaRomanceSchool lifeShoujoSlice of lifeSmut

Juuna's uncle gets her to enroll in the school where he's principal. The only problem is that it's an all boys school! With all those rabid guys around, Juuna needs someone to protect her. In comes Shibuki to be her bodyguard...but Juuna wants him to do more to her body than just guard it!The side story of volume 2 is called 'Sexy Guardian Returns'.

Vol.4 Chapter 45.5 : Extra
ComedyDramaSeinenSlice of life

Komatsu Keiko and Saeki Ran are roommates. The kouhai, Ran, is studying to become a doctor and introduces Keiko to stretching. This is their everyday life and how they implement stretching within their lives.

Vol.12 Chapter 53
ComedyRomanceSchool lifeShoujoSlice of life

Hubby my ass! Who's your hubby,And who are you calling Wifey?Promise between households?Pu! Who cares about that kind of thing!Oh goodness, our neighbors,Just listen to the way he's talking.I'm telling you to keep the promiseSince it's a vow between two households!It's not as if I've become your WifeyBecause I wanted to be!!!Women's virtues are;One: Carefulness of conduct, Two: Carefulness of conduct.This is the way she was taught to act,Genuine country maiden Kim Seon-Nyeo.Because of resistance(?) from Cha Eun-Hyeok who is to become her Husband,She gives up on trying to be the perfect wife,And reveals her true natureAs a hot-blooded fighting art specialist!Taming Jogang Jicheo(1)?It's actually taming Jogang Jibu(2)!(1) Wife who has shared one's hardships(2) Husband (literal meaning father) who has shared one's hardships

Chapter 1
MatureOne shotSlice of lifeYuri

Akogare no Onee-san summary is updating. Come visit manga1001.com sometime to read the latest chapter of Akogare no Onee-san. If you have any question about this manga, Please don't hesitate to contact us or translate team. Hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 15
HistoricalMangaRomanceShounen aiSlice of life

Don't ever leave me.The year is 1945. At a monastery in beautiful Tibet, two boys metUnknowing of the harsh fate awaiting themDawa is on a long journey with his father to find Shangri-La'.However, at the monastery, his father leaves without him.Left all alone, Dawa, along with a boy he meets at the monastery, Dorje, become novice monks togetherA pure and fleeting love, set in Tibet before the upheaval.(From tinhthamduyenthien.wordpress.com)

Vol.1 Chapter 8 : Star Of The Stone Wind
ComedyDramaSchool lifeShounen aiSlice of lifeWebtoons

OEL, webcomicFrom Manga UpdatesMetis is a typical not-emo emo kid (LOL). Josh is your average not-quite-jock jock. After years of not caring about each others' existence, their spheres suddenly collide when a freshly-dumped Josh punches Metis out. And then they are assigned to work on a project together. How can they possibly ignore each others' existence now?Throw in lots of different (gay) characters, complex love triangles, and a bit of underage drinking - and you've got a popular Canadian shounen-ai.Not "scanlated" per se, but available online as a webcomic.

Chapter 52.5
DramaRomanceSchool lifeShoujo aiSlice of lifeYuri

From Lililicious:Fumi and Akira were best friends when they were little, with Akira always looking after the crybaby Fumi, but that all ended when Fumi's family moved away. Several years later, Fumi's family returned, and she and Akira happened to bump into each other on their way to school. They became friends again, quickly slipping back into old patterns. Shortly after, Fumi began dating a cool, attractive upperclassman who, coincidentally enough, had ties to Akira's current school, the prestigious Fujigaya Girls' Academy.

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