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Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 5 by Fujita
A tall, quiet gamer boy and a geeky girl whose life revolves around yaoi manga are old friends, but when they start working in the same office, they decide to date. It's a relationship of convenience at first, but could it become something more? This manga comedy is now a hit streaming anime! Extra-long book includes 2 Japanese volumes! RELATIONSHIP RANK INCREASED. . -
![The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 2 by Sumiko Arai]()
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 2 by Sumiko Arai
Aya’s found out that the guy she was interested in isn’t a guy at all—and she’s also realized that she just can’t keep her cool around Mitsuki! The two haven’t quite put a name on their complex, earnest feelings, but they only grow as the pair continues to bond over the music they love...Categorized as:
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![Skip Beat!, Vol. 20 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat!, Vol. 20 by Yoshiki Nakamura
When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight! Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All Vol. 1 by Sumiko Arai]()
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All Vol. 1 by Sumiko Arai
Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya falls head over heels for an employee at a local CD shop. He’s got an air of mystery about him, always dressed well, and has impeccable taste in music... -
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![Redeemed by Lauren Asher]()
Redeemed by Lauren Asher
Santiago Alatorre. One mistake destroys my career. I go from most eligible bachelor to monster, hiding from the world. At least until Chloe breaks into my home. My new fake girlfriend is a temporary fix to my biggest problem. But as our game changes, so do my feelings. There’s only one issue stopping me from claiming her. Me. Chloe Carter... -
![Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 2 by Bisco Hatori]()
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 2 by Bisco Hatori
The school-wide physical exam has thrown the members of the elegant Host Club for a loop. How can the doctor not discover that Haruhi is a girl? And once the female customers learn the turn, Haruhi can kiss her job goodbye. Illustrations. Rated for teens.Categorized as:
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![Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce]()
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce
When it comes to romance, sometimes it doesn't hurt to play games. A fun YA romcom full of fake dating hijinks! Musical lover Riley has big aspirations to become a director on Broadway... -
![Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 1 by Fujita]()
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 1 by Fujita
The awkward, romantic comedy manga about geeks in love that inspired the new anime! Can a professional man who's secretly a hardcore gamer and a woman who's secretly a fujoshi date without their hobbies getting in the way, or revealing each other's secrets? Extra-long book includes 2 Japanese volumes! Narumi and Hirotaka are, by all appearances, a power couple...Categorized as:
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![You Are Like a Flame to Me: The Algorithm of Letting Go by SEETHALA DEVI CHANDU]()
You Are Like a Flame to Me: The Algorithm of Letting Go by SEETHALA DEVI CHANDU
She said his love felt like drowning. He said her goodbye felt like a funeral. Six weeks after their catastrophic breakup, Rohan and Priya are finally starting to heal. Rohan is piecing his life back together after losing his father’s two lakh retirement fund and the woman he made his entire world. His new job at TechSphere Solutions is his last chance at a fresh start... -
![Kade's Game by C.M. Owens]()
Kade's Game by C.M. Owens
We never go after what we want without circling around it at least a hundred times. Instead, we play games, try to work just the right angle, even when it's not necessary. You've heard Raya's version, and now it's Kade's turn. He had everything mapped out. His life was a series of strategy and games, all of which he was mastering...Categorized as:
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![ラストゲーム 1 by Shinobu Amano, 天乃 忍]()
ラストゲーム 1 by Shinobu Amano, 天乃 忍
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsHe's rich, he's smart, girls gather around him all the time, and he has always gotten first place on his exams. .. well, until Kujou transferred in his primary school class...Categorized as:
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![My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 7 by Shinichi Fukuda]()
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 7 by Shinichi Fukuda
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom! Marin's bestie and Wakana's classmate Nowa might seem a little flaky, but the girl has some serious instinct when love is in the air! When she tosses out a bombshell at karaoke by flatly asking Marin and Wakana if they're an item, it sends the two running! But before long, it's cosplay over love, as the...Categorized as:
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![청춘 블라썸 1 by HONGDUCK, 홍덕]()
청춘 블라썸 1 by HONGDUCK, 홍덕
거짓말로 시작된 로맨스, 그리고 봄날의 성장통… 네이버웹툰 인기 연재작! ‘좋아한다’는 감정은 언제 시작되어 어디로 흘러갈까? 이 의문에 대한 답을 찾기 위해 그려지는 수많은 이야기 속에 가장 한국적이면서도 보편적인, 그렇지만 뻔하지 않은 작품이 여기에 있다. 『청춘 블라썸』은 봄, 여름, 가을, 겨울 4계절에 빗댄 관계 속에서 다양한 청춘들의 이야기를 담은 작품이다. 이번에 출간된 시즌1 ‘보미의 꽃’ 편은 네 명의 고등학생이 거짓과 오해, 진실이 뒤섞인 상황 속에서 자신과 상대방의 마음을 소중히 여기며 진정한 사랑과 우정을 찾아간다...Categorized as:
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![Pause by CJustMe, C.J. Adler]()
Pause by CJustMe, C.J. Adler
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAqueela, a dreamer and comedian at heart, has just one joyous vision - to transform lives through the mere power of friendship, friendships so solid that they last a lifetime. However, Jay, pessimistic by nature, is convinced that friends are overrated, and that Aqueela is nothing short of a whackjob with an idealistic perspective on the world. It would seem that he wants nothing to do with her... -
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![Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter]()
Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter
In this rom-com about rom-coms, in the spirit of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, a hopeless romantic teen attempts to secure a happily-ever-after moment with her forever crush, but finds herself reluctantly drawn to the boy next door. Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away... -
![Takane & Hana, Vol. 10 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 10 by Yuki Shiwasu
When Hana’s childhood friend Okamon confesses that he’s in love with her, Hana goes into a total panic! Can she possibly return his feelings? And once Takane finds out, all bets are off on how he’ll react to the news!Categorized as:
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![Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 1 by Tomoko Ninomiya]()
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 1 by Tomoko Ninomiya
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame... -
![Takane & Hana, Vol. 6 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 6 by Yuki Shiwasu
Takane is suddenly confronted with a major crisis when his grandfather, the chairman of the Takaba Group, strips him of his wealth! When Takane instantly goes from being super rich to penniless, how will Hana deal with a dejected Takane who has lost everything?Categorized as:
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![Princess Jellyfish, Vol. 1 by Akiko Higashimura, Yuko K.]()
Princess Jellyfish, Vol. 1 by Akiko Higashimura, Yuko K.
Tsukimi Kurashita, fan hardcore de méduses, s’installe à Tokyo avec le projet de devenir illustratrice...Categorized as:
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![Takane & Hana, Vol. 7 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 7 by Yuki Shiwasu
Stripped of his wealth and now penniless, Takane has to learn to cope with being poor. He refuses any help from Hana, but she isn’t about to let him brush her off! Takane is as difficult as ever, but Hana sticks by him. Will she finally admit she has feelings for him?Categorized as:
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![The Trip by Robin Alexander]()
The Trip by Robin Alexander
Who wants to take a road trip with two old, bickering women and a complete stranger? Not Jill Savoy. She finds herself behind the wheel of her father’s sacred Winnebago anyway, responsible for her grandmother and adopted aunt, both of whom are mischievous teenagers in old bodies, and then there’s Shay. The last thing on Shay Macaluso’s mind was a vacation...Categorized as:
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![Takane & Hana, Vol. 8 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 8 by Yuki Shiwasu
Valentine’s Day rolls around, and Hana wonders what she should give Takane even as she struggles to hide her feelings from him. Meanwhile, Hana’s father poses a question to Takane—exactly how long is he planning to continue his arranged marriage relationship with Hana?Categorized as:
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![A Business Proposal, Vol. 1 by Haehwa, Narak]()
A Business Proposal, Vol. 1 by Haehwa, Narak
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAfter being worked to the bone at her office job, getting introduced to her longtime crush’s new girlfriend, and dealing with her family’s debt hanging over her head, Hari Shin's life seems to have hit rock bottom. Luckily, her friend Youngseo has a business proposal for her: go to an arranged date in her stead and Hari will receive a hefty compensation...Categorized as:
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![The Invitation by Vi Keeland]()
The Invitation by Vi Keeland
Stella Bardot ist eine der talentiertesten Parfüm-Designerinnen in New York. Nachdem sie aber ihren Ex-Verlobten ausbezahlen musste, steht ihr kleines Geschäft kurz vor der Pleite. Als auch noch ihre Mitbewohnerin über Nacht verschwindet, braucht Stella dringend Ablenkung. Ihr bester Freund überredet sie kurzerhand, sich auf die High-Society-Hochzeit der Saison zu schmuggeln... -
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![Takane & Hana, Vol. 5 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 5 by Yuki Shiwasu
Hana’s usual family Christmas celebration gets canceled, so she feels a bit sad about the prospect of spending Christmas Eve alone. Takane decides to ask Hana out to dinner for that night, but then a beautiful medical school student named Rino shows up declaring her love for Takane! Does this mean Hana has a love rival? !Categorized as:
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![My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 1 by Mashiro]()
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 1 by Mashiro
The award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Sometimes love is like an endgame boss. College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together—but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings...Categorized as:
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![Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce]()
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce
From the author of the nationally bestselling Dungeons and Drama comes another gaming romance that's sure to win you over! After moving to a new high school, Quinn is desperate for friends, so she joins a D&D group with their own livestream and serious rules—most no dating fellow party members...Categorized as:
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![Takane & Hana, Vol. 3 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 3 by Yuki Shiwasu
After her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in to save face for the family...Categorized as:
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![Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings]()
Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings
Tilly in Technicolor is Mazey Eddings's sparkling YA debut about two neurodivergent teens who form a connection over the course of a summer. Tilly Twomley is desperate for change. White-knuckling her way through high school with flawed executive functioning has left her burnt out and ready to start fresh... -
![Gay Club! by Simon James Green]()
Gay Club! by Simon James Green
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA landmark comedic novel about a group of queer teens at their worst - and ultimately their best - from one of the UK's leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction. Barney's a shoo-in for his school's LGBTQ+ Society President at the club's next election. But when the vote is opened up to the entire student body, the whole school starts paying attention...Categorized as:
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![Motion by Penny Reid]()
Motion by Penny Reid
Forced to lie to protect her sister . . . From the New York Times Bestselling Author, Penny Reid. One week. Home alone. Girl genius. Unrepentant slacker. Big lie. What’s the worst that could happen? Mona is a smart girl and figured everything out a long time ago. She had to. She didn’t have a choice...Categorized as:
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![I Need You To Hate Me by Genicious]()
I Need You To Hate Me by Genicious
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA passionate and enthralling college romance. Two damaged souls on a path to obliteration. When they collide, will they heal each other, or are they damaged beyond repair? What’s worse than losing someone you love? Blaming yourself for their death. Two years after a devastating accident, Calla is still full of guilt. But beyond the blame, other demons are prowling. Post-traumatic stress disorder...Categorized as:
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![Takane & Hana, Vol. 4 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 4 by Yuki Shiwasu
Summer’s out, but Takane is so busy with work that he doesn’t have much time to spend with Hana! Enter Takane’s new assistant, Eiji Kirigasaki, an efficient helper who gains Takane’s trust and allows Takane to have more free time. Despite all the support he’s providing, however, Kirigasaki might have an ulterior motive that could lead to Takane’s downfall!Categorized as:
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![Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love by Jared Reck]()
Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love by Jared Reck
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe future is anything but certain in this alternately funny and heartbreaking contemporary story about food trucks, festivals, and first loves. It's easy to look at high school senior Oscar Olsson and think: lost. He hates school, struggles to read, and wants nothing to do with college. But Oscar is anything but lost---he knows exactly what he wants and exactly how to get it...Categorized as:
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![Takane & Hana, Vol. 2 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 2 by Yuki Shiwasu
Hana has to continue to pretend to be her sister after Takane’s grandfather expresses his desire to meet Takane’s prospective marriage partner! But Hana’s totally out of her element at a party hosted by the Takaba Group, the largest conglomerate in Japan! Just how the heck is she supposed to pull this off? !Categorized as:
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![Takane & Hana, Vol. 11 by Yuki Shiwasu]()
Takane & Hana, Vol. 11 by Yuki Shiwasu
Takane gives Hana a surprise kiss on the nose, and now a flustered Hana is dying to know what it means! Meanwhile, Takane’s cousin Yakumo wants to be reacquainted with Takane, but there’s an ominous vibe about him… What exactly is he after?Categorized as:
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![The Smirking Jerk by DarknessAndLight]()
The Smirking Jerk by DarknessAndLight
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“I’m in love with you. ” How many times would I have to think about this, how many times, before she could hear it, feel it, see it in my eyes? “I’m in love with you. ” How could I make her see without telling her, without scaring her off… without losing her. I couldn’t lose her. -
![Wallflower by Cookie O'Gorman]()
Wallflower by Cookie O'Gorman
Wallflower (wohl-flou-erh): Identifier for someone who is shy and/or awkward. For reference, see Viola Kent. Seventeen-year-old Viola Kent likes being invisible. Well, not literally, but she's content being a loner, reading her books, and hanging out with the animals at the shelter. She just wants to keep her head down and get through her senior year at Durham High... -
![Strum Your Heart Out by Crystal Kaswell]()
Strum Your Heart Out by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSpecial new release price of 2. 99. Price goes up 11/23. Best friends aren't supposed to fall in love. College senior Kara Kendrick is not about to let lust ruin a good friendship. Yes, her rock star guitarist best friend Drew Denton is stubborn, over-protective, and quick to threaten violence on anyone who hurts her. He's also the only person she's ever trusted. He makes her laugh... -
![Keeping Up Appearances by Elizabeth Stevens]()
Keeping Up Appearances by Elizabeth Stevens
Three's a crowd, but four's a war. Big girl undies? Check. Speech planned? Check. Nerves of steel? Check. A single crush? …not check…? What do you do when you find your best friend/crush kissing your other best friend on the day you were going to declare your feelings for him? You only agree to fake date your crush’s rival... -
![The Bad Boy, Cupid & Me by Slim_Shady]()
The Bad Boy, Cupid & Me by Slim_Shady
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsReece smirked, "Trust me Chloe, the Good Girl always falls for the Bad Boy. ". Chloe Armel is a Good Girl. She never gets in trouble, gets excellent grades and is loved by everyone. Enter Reece. Wild, badass and has an ego that honestly couldn't get any bigger. He gets into fights, breaks every single rule and couldn't care less about the consequences that come with it... -
![Do You Do Extras? by Nikki Ashton]()
Do You Do Extras? by Nikki Ashton
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTake a normal girl, a Hollywood star, a mean foul-mouthed agent and a pink glittery sex toy and you've got Do You Do Extras? - but remember what happens on set stays on set. Grantley James is Hollywood's newest action hero. He's got the looks and the body but can barely crack a smile. Phoebe Drinkwater is an extra on Grantley's new film...Categorized as:
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![Taken With Trouble (Caught in Chaos) by Jenessa Fayeth]()
Taken With Trouble (Caught in Chaos) by Jenessa Fayeth
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSerena Cruz. Being taken hostage by a criminal was not on my agenda for the week. The plan was to catch Liam Hawthorne, the billionaire con artist, and finally prove myself and gain the attention of my boss. Liam caught me instead. Forget the bounty, I’m killing him. However, it’s proving a rather difficult task–especially when he convinces me to help him...Categorized as:
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![Matcha Made in Heaven, Vol. 7 by Umebachi Yamanaka]()
Matcha Made in Heaven, Vol. 7 by Umebachi Yamanaka
Isshin came back from Shizuoka after completing the work there! Chako is so excited as they start living together again. Isshin now trusts Chako even more since she worked so hard to protect the tea farm while he was away, and supported him in making his bottled tea...Categorized as:
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![A Love Song for Dreamers by Piper Lawson]()
A Love Song for Dreamers by Piper Lawson
He said I taught him how to dream. Maybe he taught me, too. But when fate brings the strongest man I know to his knees, dreams aren’t enough to save us. But true love doesn’t fade to silence after a single verse. Tyler and I have one last chance. And the power to decide how this ends. A tragedy for the ages. Or the perfect ending to the most beautiful song ever written. .. Ours...Categorized as:
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![Cheeky Brat, Vol. 13 by Mitsubachi Miyuki, Alethea Nibley]()
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 13 by Mitsubachi Miyuki, Alethea Nibley
Geez, that was so nerve-wracking! I’m glad that I could FINALLY do something for him as his girlfriend. .. Next up is graduation, a spring break trip with the team, and then off to college! I’m kinda nervous about how he’s gonna handle Suwa-san being around all the time, though. ..Categorized as:
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![Strobe Edge, Vol. 1 by Io Sakisaka]()
Strobe Edge, Vol. 1 by Io Sakisaka
Having no experience in romance, the vibrant Ninako curiously explores the meaning of what "love" really is, and is surprised to feel a colorful range of emotions as she grows closer to the school heartthrob, the quiet yet gentle Ren, who also happens to be involved in a longtime relationship... -
![A Love Song for Rebels by Piper Lawson]()
A Love Song for Rebels by Piper Lawson
I swore I’d never fall for a rockstar. He swore he’d never become one. Tyler didn’t mean to break my heart. He did it anyway. Now, I’ll never play by anyone’s rules but mine. When he shows up in the last place I expect, with a confession and a promise…. There’s going to be a reckoning. Because the naive girl he shattered is gone. And the woman in her place is ready for a fight...Categorized as:
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![The Bachelor on the Shelf by Jana Aston]()
The Bachelor on the Shelf by Jana Aston
My name is Carter Sheppard and I actually like Christmas and my Christmas-themed hometown of Reindeer Falls. In fact, when I learn I have to return home in order to collect an inheritance—my uncle’s dog—it puts life into perspective for me. Sure, playing professional baseball is great. But it won’t last forever and every player needs a long-term game plan. And I just found mine... -
![Beauty and the Bachelor by Kelly Oram]()
Beauty and the Bachelor by Kelly Oram
Beauty and the Beast meets The Bachelor. Thanks to a stipulation in his late father's will, billionaire CEO Sebastian Monroe has one year to find a wife he loves who loves him back, or he will lose control of his family's company. The change could destroy the company and the lives of all its employees...
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