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nothing to say

i read what you write and i have nothing to say. the problem is also, i have nothing to ask. i have become a stone.

the only thing i can do is cut and paste. cut and paste. cut and paste.

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Anonymous said…
みか！連絡が遅くなってごめんなさい！

はがき着いたよ。嬉しかった。ありがとう。

元気っすか？
March 2, 2009 at 6:09 AM
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