O-Kei!! Podcast is dedicated to bringing our listeners j-fashion news and discuss important issues in the j-fashion community. We welcome all people from lolita to visual kei and everything in between! O-Kei!! Podcast is a Chicago based podcast, hosted by Hayden Lee and Kamilah Jones. If you are interested in contributing to the show (i.e. news, art, music, being a special guest), send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
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Episode 51 - J-Fashion Partners w/ Simon and Cameron
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We give them our bags, ask them to take pictures of us, and they oblige with no qualms. J-fashion partners are the unsung heroes of the community! Simon and Cameron, partners of Kamilah and Hayden, respectively, discuss their experience with the J-fashion community as slightly less direct participants!Follow Simon here!:Instagram - https://www.inst…
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Episode 50 - Ouji Crash Course w/ Matty OK Smith
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Oh, ouji, always in the shadow of your older sister, lolita. Not anymore! We brought on our favorite prince, Matty Smith, to give us a crash course in ouji fashion!Follow Matty here!:Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mattyoksmithNeighbourly Podcast - https://neighbourlypod.carrd.co/--------------------Get 15% off your Holley Tea Time order by going …
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Episode 48 - The Furry Fandom w/ Randa Rice
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We all knew this was coming sooner or later! Trust us, it's not as bad as you think! With our guide, Randa Rice, we'll safely traverse through the jungle of the furry fandom and j-fashion fit within it.Follow Randa here!:Shop - kawaiiriceshop.square.siteInsta - @kawaiiriceshop, @chubbygirlhacks (18+)Facebook - www.facebook.com/kawaiiriceshop-------…
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Episode 47 - J-Fashion TikTok w/ Sean Chong-Umeda
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TikTok's modernity makes way for new j-fashion community members. But it can have unforeseen effects and consequences. Sean Chong-Umeda, the patron saint of unicorns, discusses their experiences with the blossoming community on TikTok.Follow Sean here!:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seannyboy808/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@seannyboy808Y…
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Episode 46 - Listening to Real Voices w/ Marina Kei
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Progressives in the j-fashion community are not allowing their hobby to stagnate. Through innovation and creating and pushing media, we can ensure that the community continues to flourish. Marina, aka MarinaKei, speaks about the importance of her new podcast Frill Talk: Listen to Real Voices.Follow Marina here!:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/cha…
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Episode 45 - Event Collaboration with Japanese Designers w/ Alexia aka GHOST GiRL
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It's understandable to feel a twinge of jealousy for those living in big cities when j-fashion guests seem to rarely come to your town. Alexia, aka GHOST GiRL, has experienced that first hand. And she decided to do something about it!Use code OKEIGGG at www.ghostgirlgoods.com for 20% off your order!Follow Alexia here!:Website - www.ghostgirlgoods.c…
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Episode 44 - Experimental J-Fashion Photography w/ Cursed Kaiser
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Its time to break out of the same old outfit poses! Kaiser, an experienced photographer and j-fashion comm member, discusses how they use photography to tell stories, as well as show off a coord.Follow Kaiser here!:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cursed.kaiser/Twitter - https://twitter.com/kaiser_iscursedYoutube DIY - https://www.youtube.com/…
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Episode 43 - Creating a J-Fashion Magazine w/ Lea and Cat from Papillon Magazine
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Despite the declaration that "Harajuku is dead", zines and magazines are making a resurgence in the j-fashion community through the internet. Hayden and Kamilah bring on Lea and Cat, two staff members from Papillon Magazine, to discuss what its like to create one of these new popular magazines.Follow Papillon Magazine here!:Website -https://magazin…
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Episode 42 - Parenthood and J-fashion w/ Kristine aka cybr.grl
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Lots and lots and lots of social media plugs, listener new year intentions, and Garnet Gateau! Our friend Kristina, aka cybr.girl, tells us about her experience being a parent and how it has affected her j-fashion.Follow Kristina here!:cybrgrl.carrd.co--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.c…
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Episode 41 - Researching J-Fashion History w/ Katherine aka The Stitchess
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Happy New Year! We hope this next one is better than the last!Researching anything in a "scholarly" manner can be a chore, especially when the majority of the sources are in another language or lead to dead links. To discuss researching j-fashion, Hayden and Kamilah brought on Katherine, aka The Stitchess, who recently has been delving into j-fashi…
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Episode 40 - J-Fashion Within Music w/ AfroShoujo and PiNKII
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With fashion being an inherently visual medium, the way music interacts with fashion isn't usually thought of in the mainstream. But fashion has been intrinsically tied to fashion from the very beginning!Today, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Mary Rowe, aka AfroShoujo, and PiNKII, both musicians who incorporate j-fashion into their songs.Follow AfroSh…
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Episode 39 - Virtual J-Fashion Events w/ Puvithel and Halley
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Life is ROUGH right now, but a pandemic doesn't mean we can't still enjoy j-fashion events! Puvithel, creator of the brand Puvithel, and Halley, creator of the brand The Black Ribbon, have been key organizers in the virtual events that are giving the community the j-fashion content it needs!Follow Puvithel here!:Shop: https://www.puvithel.com/Insta…
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Episode 38 - J-fashion and Drag w/ Angel Fazce
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The forms of drag that are most often thought of by the general public is what is shown to them through the media. RuPaul's Drag Race has created a standard of drag that leaves other drag performers to be seen as a discrepancy. Alternative drag strives to go against the norm, as drag was originally made for. Angel Fazce, a drag performer from Birmi…
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Episode 37 - J-fashion While Being Transmasculine w/ Charlemagne "Charlie" Cruz (aka JellieJem)
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Wearing j-fashion can be incredibly uplifting and give the wearer confidence. But when the world decides to see only the clothes you wear and make assumptions based off of them, j-fashion can feel like a hindrance. In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah speak Charlemagne "Charlie" Cruz about his experience with being a feminine transmasculine person w…
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Episode 36 - J-Fashion and LARP w/ Jordana aka Moss Badger
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LARP is definitely not something you expected us to talk about, huh? J-fashion can mix with so many different hobbies, including the more obscure! We brought back Jordana, aka the hands behind the brand Moss Badger, to tell us more about LARPing and j-fashion.Note: Due to poor Internet connection, this episode is uploaded as an MP3, as opposed to a…
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Episode 35 - Awareness and Activism with Jade aka JadedIsland
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Creating awareness about an issue within the j-fashion community that may not seem directly connected can seem like a daunting task. But it has been done and will continue to be done! To help us explore raising awareness and being an activist in a j-fashion space is Jade, the writer behind the blog Jaded Island!Note: Due to poor Internet connection…
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Episode 34 - Gatekeeping w/ Hannah aka RoseQuartzRoyalty
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"Gatekeeping" has become a hot button issue in the online j-fashion community. Hannah, the writer behind the j-fashion blog RoseQuartzRoyalty and active online community moderator, talks with Hayden and Kamilah about what is and isn't truly gatekeeping.Note: Due to poor Internet connection, this episode is uploaded as an MP3, as opposed to a WAV. W…
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Quarantine blues! We're all dealing with things, so tell us! How are you doing?We interview the owners of Kei Collective, Andrea, Stella, and Skylar, about running a physical j-fashion store.Follow Kei Collective here!Webstie: https://www.keicollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keicollective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeiColl…
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Episode 32 - J-fashion While Being Disabled w/ Iris aka Limbitless
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Trying to explore your personal style in j-fashion is a feat of its own. Throw in disabilities and that process can be turned on its head! We wanted to talk with Iris, aka Limbitless, to discuss her experiences in j-fashion while being disabled.Follow Iris here!:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limb_itless/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lim…
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Episode 31 - Curating a J-fashion Wardrobe w/ Cora Maria
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Episode 30 - J-fashion for All Situations w/ Fluffy Kawaii Jo
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Episode 28 - J-Fashion and Makeup with Dollfille aka Toshi Salvino
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In this episode, we spoke with Toshi about their experience with combining their signature makeup with j-fashion!Follow Dollfille here, and check out their merch!:Merch: dollfille.bigcartel.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dollfille/Facebook: https://facebook.com/dollfille--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Facebook: www.faceboo…
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In this episode, the NHK Kawaii.I 2019 Contest Winner Tracy Dizon told us about her story with the contest. We discuss great things like hew emotions before, during, and after the contest and how she got to where she is now.Follow Tracy here!:Website: http://www.tracydizon.nyc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracyDizon.NYC/https://www.facebook.c…
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In the final part of our four part Anime Expo series, we chat with Tyler Willis about content/media personas!Follow Tyler here!:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ScarfingScarves/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScarfingScarves/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarfingscarves/--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Facebook:…
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In the third of our four part Anime Expo series, we sit down with London (aka Lonlon), an experienced j-fashion show model, to discuss their experiences.Follow London here!:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/london_laceflower/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lonbon.Lonlon--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Facebook: www.facebook.co…
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In part two of our four part Anime Expo series, we sat down in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo to talk with Sean Chong-Umeda. We discussed his modeling career and how it all began for him.Follow Sean here!:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seannyboy808/Follow Anime Impulse here!:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animeimpulse/Facebook: https://www.f…
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Part one of our four part Anime Expo 2019 series! We sat down with Monique Lea, aka DeocraDemon, to talk about the corporatization of j-fashion.Follow Monique here!:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decorademon/Storenvy: https://decorademon.storenvy.com/Follow Harajuku Day here!:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harajukuevents/-----------------…
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah interview each other about how conventions interact with the j-fashion community and how we can improve the relationship.--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/Donat…
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Christina Lean from CLEAN to talk about ethical fashion and how the j-fashion community can do our part.Follow CLEAN here!:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanthelabel/Depop: https://www.depop.com/cleanthelabel/--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast…
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah give a life update, as well as sit down with Lizzie Bee, a gyaru lifestyler, to talk about blogging!Follow Lizzie Bee here!:https://www.hellolizziebee.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellolizziebee/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellolizziebeeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellolizziebee/--------------…
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Episode 19 - Appropriation of Black Culture in J-Fashion w/ Ota-Q
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah call up Callie, the founder of Ota-Q Apparel, to discuss the appropriation of black culture in j-fashion.Follow Callie/Ota-Q Apparel here!:Website: https://www.ota-q.store/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otaqapparel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callie.otaq/ | https://www.instagram.com/otaqapparel/-----…
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Episode 18 - Kimono and J-Fashion with Tangerine Mountain
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Teri and Cheri, the owner of Tangerine Mountain, and talk about the history of kimono and how kimono intersects with street fashion.Follow Tangerine Mountain here!:Website: https://www.tangerinemountain.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TangerineMountain/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangeri…
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah introduce new segments to the show and release the audio from their live show at the Chicago Podcast Festival!--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei…
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Katherine, the hands behind Dollightful on Youtube, about her recent doll customizations that take inspiration from j-fashion.Follow Katherine here!:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitKV0ebZVbtU2nIPihDGMQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dollightfully/--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podc…
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Choom, editor in chief of The Comm Magazine, about living a j-fashionistas dream - making j-fashion into a sustaining career!Follow Choom here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choom.online/Follow The Comm here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomm.online/--------------------Follow O-kei!! Pod…
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In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden talk with Pierce Hall, co-creator of the Black J-Fashionista Society on Facebook, to discuss his experience of j-fashion as someone in marginalized groups.Follow Pierce here!:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minty_delight/--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.…
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In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden sit down with Jessi Moonheart, a j-fashion enthusiast with a penchant for interior design. Together, they discuss the importance and how-to's of kawaii interor design.Follow Jessi Moonheart here!:http://jessimoonheart.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessimoonheart/--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcas…
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In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah discuss how people can keep in contact with the j-fashion community from a distance as well, being a small subtype within j-fashion, and creating your own local j-fashion community.--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/iTunes: itunes.apple…
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In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden discuss OTT (over the top) fashion with one of the most OTT fashion icons, Creep-P!Follow Creep-P here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreepypie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCreepyPieYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ItsCreepP--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFa…
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In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden talk about how the j-fashion community, as a whole, can branch out our community events and listen to those who were interviewed at Acen 2018!--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2I…
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Episode 9 - Menhera vs Yami Kawaii with Puvithel and Ray
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***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode discusses sensitive topics such as self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, and other related topics. If you cannot handle this type of content, please do not listen.In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden discuss the recent debate over the usage of menhera vs yami kawaii with special guests Puvithel and Ray.Follow Puvit…
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In this episode, Hayden, Kamilah, and special guest Fatty-Chan discuss the beauty standards depicted in j-fashion and how we, as a community, can try to overcome them.Follow Fatty-Chan on Instagram at @fattysama and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/fattychan and on Tumblr at fattychan.tumblr,com.--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!…
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In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden discuss how they make j-fashion work for different aspects of their lives, along with special guest, Fatimah Roberts!Follow Fatima on Instagram at @Fatimahteatime--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-k…
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In this episode, hear the audio from Uchi Con where Hayden and Kamilah discuss the differences between j-fashion and cosplay!--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/Donate to O-…
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In this mini episode, Kamilah and Hayden discuss recent developments in the j-fashion community about John Leigh and Kensuke Iwai.***WARNING** This episode discusses sensitive material like sexual assault. If you are not comfortable hearing these topics, its completely okay to not listen.--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: oke…
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***CONTENT WARNING***This episode discusses sexual harassment and assault from withing the j-fashion community. If you don't feel comfortable hearing about these topics, its completely okay to not listen.If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673--------------------…
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Today, Kamilah and Hayden discuss the in's and out's of menhera and their opinions on the fashion.***CONTENT WARNING***This episode discusses sensitive topics like self harm, suicide, physical harm, and abuse. If you don't feel comfortable hearing about these topics, its completely okay to not listen.If you feel like committing suicide, please call…
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Episode 3 - Radical Visibility with Pepa Lee-Llobell
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We're back!! Listen as we talk about Halloween j fashion and the concept of radical visibility with makeup artist Pepa Lee-Llobell--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/Donate …
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Hayden covers his experience at the Fickle Wish One Year Anniversary party and interviews the Fickle Wish shop workers in this final (?) minisode.A special thanks to Fickle Wish and its workers for having an interview with us!--------------------Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!:Website: okei-podcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/iTunes: itu…
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