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10-shuunen da yo! Chibi Maruko-chan
10周年だよ! ちびまる子ちゃん
Description
Chibi Maruko‑chan is the nickname of a sweetly obnoxious nine‑year‑old girl who tricks her grandfather, spends hours pondering how to spend her allowance, and hates sitting next to ugly boys. She talks, feels, and lives just as real children do. As the second term begins, Maruko and her classmates return to their small groups. Maruko’s group includes two naughty boys, and she is forced to serve as one of their subordinates, putting her under a lot of pressure at school. When the school’s athletic meet approaches, all of the classmates are busy exercising, and Maruko is no exception, though her laziness sometimes makes her late. Maruko realizes that the two boys rival each other in everything they do,...