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Groper Train: Raw Leg Cramps
Etsuko, an aspiring fairy tale writer, was on her way home after her manuscript was rejected by a publisher when she was molested by Koichi on the train. However, Koichi noticed that she was crying and was taken aback. Shocked, Etsuko jumped off the train and dropped her manuscript. Koichi picked it up, but was unable to forget about her, so a few days later he gave it to Etsuko, hiding his true identity. When Koichi praised her fairy tale, Etsuko began to think of him as her prince...
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Etsuko, an aspiring fairy tale writer, was on her way home after her manuscript was rejected by a publisher when she was molested by Koichi on the train. However, Koichi noticed that she was crying and was taken aback. Shocked, Etsuko jumped off the train and dropped her manuscript. Koichi picked it up, but was unable to forget about her, so a few days later he gave it to Etsuko, hiding his true identity. When Koichi praised her fairy tale, Etsuko began to think of him as her prince...
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Written By:Teruo Oka
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Runtime:61 minutes
Studio:Cinema Ark, Xces Film
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