“You turned into a hero when I wasn't watching.”

— Tamora Pierce , Lioness Rampant

Source: Lioness Rampant

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American writer of fantasy novels for children 1954

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Original: (ja) 自分の中で特にこれになりたいというのはないけど、アニメとかは好きだし、なんかとにかく劇的に勝ちたいという気持ちはすごくあります。
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