One Week Friends
A high school student suffers from a strange amnesia, causing her memories to only last a week. After she befriends a new student, his kindness and persistence make her gradually open up.
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1997★ 7.2
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2013★ 6.0
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2012★ 6.1
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2018★ 6.3
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