Harper Fujishiro Brothel ❤️❤️

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So yeah, brothels—dirty, funny, sad, wild. Git-R-Done! They’re a trip, like Nolan’s flick—ya laugh, ya cringe, ya think too damn much. Reckon I’d rather watch *Inception* again than figure this crap out. Whaddya say, buddy?

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So, I’m fuming a bit, but whatever. I grab my drink and head out. The streets of Fujishiro are buzzing. I stroll down Shōwa-dōri, and it’s packed with people. I love the vibe here. It’s like everyone’s in their own world, but somehow we’re all connected. I spot this street performer, a guy playing the shamisen. He’s got mad skills! I stop to listen, and suddenly, I’m transported. It’s like the music is telling me stories. I’m grinning like an idiot.

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