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Tenko is an angel who guards the "candle of life," which determines the lifespan of humans in the mortal world. In the mortal world, high school girl Asami and middle-aged housewife Keiko are each having sex. Tenko gets excited watching them and starts masturbating, but then lets out a loud sneeze, blowing out Keiko's candle.
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Tenko is an angel who guards the "candle of life," which determines the lifespan of humans in the mortal world. In the mortal world, high school girl Asami and middle-aged housewife Keiko are each having sex. Tenko gets excited watching them and starts masturbating, but then lets out a loud sneeze, blowing out Keiko's candle.
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Written By:Hideo Jojo
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Kato Eizo Kobo, Okura Pictures
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