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Every time I look into his eyes I just want to take the ice cream or whatever I've got in my hand and rub it into his face. That's how much I like him.
Banana Yoshimoto
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Banana Yoshimoto
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: July 24
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Bunkyo
Yoshimoto Banana
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