。
Kenta and Aoi talked about yesterday's manga.
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Talking About Manga
健太
、。。
I read a new manga yesterday. The main character won.
葵
！ 。
Oh really! I haven't read it yet.
健太
、。
Still, the enemy didn't lose right away.
葵
。！
That sounds interesting. I'll read it right away too!
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You can understand anime dialogue by studying natural emotional expressions, exclamation words, and character contractions commonly found in shows.
What kind of slang is used in anime and manga?
Anime and manga often feature fun internet slang and casual expressions that help you enjoy your favorite shows and online communities even more.
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