I've been meaning to try out this place for the longest time, but since this is their only location and I live quite far away I was super excited when I was nearby one day. I got 6 macarons, hk milk tea, black sesame, Oreo, creme brûlée, matcha and pistachio. Came to $21, but 6 no taxes. Every bite was delicious as the next. I really enjoyed the black sesame. I also wanted the ice cream sandwich but decided against the mess my kids would make in the car so I will get it for sure next time! I love the variety of their flavours. Definitely made it hard to choose! read more

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I've been a patron of Dainties for years and I always get their Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches! We're talking about a 1-inch slab of ice cream between two flawless palm-sized macarons. You can't go wrong with any of their premium flavours. Each one of them is tuned to perfection, with an emphasis on Asian flavours. I always feel like a kid in a candy store here. Perhaps it's because of the colourful display from the moment you step inside, or the seemingly endless list of flavours on the wall staring back at you, or maybe it's because the moment you swing open the door, a friendly storeowner readily appears at your service? Hm... what will I have today? Pro tip: as the store owner would tell you, wait a few min for the ice cream sandwich to thaw before biting in. About 5 min is good and enough time to take Yelp pics. The only unfortunate thing for me is that they're downtown and I'm uptown! Regardless, I always make an effort to drop by whenever I can. Their opening hours are not too friendly though... But I guess you can say that adds to their appeal. This little shop could really use more publicity. I believe we have to get more people eating macaron ice cream sandwiches this summer. I highly recommend!!! read more

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Had to post again because this is the best dessert! It's a great size and is the perfect amount of sweetness. The macaron is soft and chewy and the ice cream is so flavourful but soft enough to bite into. And it holds its shape very well. So cute and delicious just like the store itself. The cashier is always so welcoming and informative. Highly recommend stopping by whenever you're in the area! read more

Dainties Macaron - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best spot for macarons and ice cream sandwiches! What more can you ask for with a giant macaron ice cream sandwich. Their flavours are all very Asian-inspired, such as HK milk tea, Jasmine tea, Dalgona, etc. but also have a variety of classics like vanilla, chocolate, pistachio. The macarons come in a wider variety of flavours than the macaron ice cream sandwiches. The ice cream is so good and the sandwich is massive--definitely can share with 2 people! read more

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This wasn't on my list to check out, but I'm glad I went in. These macarons was delicious. I love their Vietnamese ice coffee. I got a few flavors - tiramisu disappointed with the flavor - Vietnamese ice coffee. Love it! Should have gotten more. - Creme Brulee - roasted black sesame. Black sesame is a must get - strawberry cheesecake - Hong Kong Milk Tea read more

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This macaron cafe was always on my good bucket list and got to try it for the first time! I asked the worker there for the most popular flavours and chose strawberry cheesecake and creme brûlée. They were both good and sweet. Though it is advisable to eat it right away since it melts after a while! Definitely will go there again to try their macaron ice cream sandwich! The cafe is small and no place to sit and eat inside but they do have some outside! read more

Dainties Macaron - Strawberry Cheesecake and Creme Brûlée macaron - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really wished we tried these macaroons however there was a male worker who made the experience unpleasant. Not giving them my business if they are being rude with the customers. I asked if they had a certain flavor that they used to carry and he answered me back with an attitude like I'm dumb. Whoever you are, fix your attitude you're serving the public. read more

Pro-tip: They have free WiFi. The macarons are buttercream filled so if you prefer a ganache, you're out of luck unless you get the macaron ice cream sandwich. Highlights: I was so impressed by the quality of the macaron ice cream sandwich. I've had a few in the past and they are always understanding where the macaron itself is really dry and crumbly and the ice cream is rock hard or icy, but this one really shifted my views on them! The macaron was so perfectly chewy and the flavor was delicious. I'd definitely go back to try more in the future. Lowlights: They were out of the dalgona coffee macaron ice cream sandwich which I had my eye on so it was disappointing they didn't have it. read more

Dainties Macaron - Macaron ice cream sandwich - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best macaron I've ever had! Not super sweet. I am a fan of Americano, Dainties Macarons are a wonderful combo with black coffee!

Happy National Ice Cream Day! If you are looking for a unique ice cream experience, then you got to check out @dantiesmacaron .They specialize in Korean-style butter filled macarons and macaron ice cream sandwiches with Asian inspired flavours. I tried the Dalgona ice cream macaron sandwich. This ice cream flavour is perfect if you are looking for a subtle flavour. It taste like caramel more than coffee, which is great if you are looking for something sweet but not overpowering. I also previously tried the London Fog which is so refreshing and has a strong tea taste. I love that it comes packaged (food safe + perfect for walking around), doesn't melt right away and is just so fresh! If you like hard ice cream this is for you. They are no stranger to the ice cream scene in Toronto and are located in the Chinatown neighbourhood. This is a perfect place to have your ice cream fix, make sure to check it out. read more

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[This review is solely based on the Red velvet Korean macaron ] We just ate a few things so decided to only pick one macaron to try ! Our choice was the red velvet flavour ! To be honest .. it was a bit underwhelming. It tasted like a cupcake almost ! The store is super cute and the gentleman working there was really polite and friendly ! We will likely go back and try other flavours as well as the ice cream. Hoping perhaps it was just the red velvet flavour that wasn't the best as I really have high hopes for this place :) I do recommend everyone to try this at least once .. maybe you will like it :) Nonetheless it's a perfect place to just chill with a light snack as there are benches outside ! read more

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Ahhhhhhhhh I'm so happy we finally have a Korean style macaron shop in dt toronto, I got so excited so I bought a ton. I tried the following flavors: 1. What I like: oreo, fruit loops, mango 2. What I don't like: pinapple, vanilla The texture is soooooo good, but I hope they could sift the batter one more time so the macaron shell is much more smooth. I have tried macarons in most popular stores all over the world, so even though dainties fillings are just amazing, I want them to be more perfect so I can come back more often Why I don't like about pineapple is because I could taste the egg flavor, which was a big no no for fruity macarons, the colors tho on the other end is top notch. Why I don't like about vanilla is just because it is so plain, and the shell has too many bumps, it just not worth the same price other kinds r sold for. Tips: U should put it in fridge within 45 mins of purchasing, before u eat them, let them be in room temp for 10 mins so the filling melts and softens a bit read more

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Best macarons I have ever had, I prefer these Korean macarons over the French macarons I have had in Paris! At first before I had this I thought there would be too much cream and it would feel fat, but it was so good and addicting (I ate 3 on the same day) put it in the fridge (and ate another for breakfast) and it was still so good! If you want to keep it longer, put it in the freezer and let it sit for 10 minutes before eating. I would give these macarons a 10/10 all the flavours are so good, and can't wait to try more ice cream macarons, had the London fog and the flavour was on point. I have had other korean macarons and either they put too much filling or the filling was not good (too runny) This is the place to go! I also love how it's individually packed, great for gifting to friends/share read more

YUMMM. Delicious phat Korean-style macarons located in Chinatown. Majority of the flavours are ON POINT. Butter cream filling isn't too heavy which I appreciate. They have as stamp card where you can redeem macaron jce cream sandwiches. Side note: the jasmine one was a tad bit too strong, it ended up being a bit bitter. read more

Dainties Macaron - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally got to try Dainties! I do have to admit, I like them better than the other up and coming Korean macaron place in Toronto... The staff was very friendly and I had a great experience picking out my flavours! There was a menu located on the left wall with macaron ice cream sandwich flavours and their normal macaron flavours. Each macaron is individually packaged. These Korean-styled macarons are super chubby and have a thick filling compared to French macarons. The shell is a bit chewier as well, which I am a big fan of. On this visit, I ordered injeolmi, roasted black sesame, pumpkin, and pistachio. They were not too sweet but definitely packed a good flavour, especially the pistachio one! I personally really enjoyed the injeolmi because it had a oozing honey filling in the middle. Can't wait to come back to try the ice cream ones and their other flavours! They also have a stamp card program where you get a stamp for every $5 spent after tax. Once you have 16 stamps, you can get either 2 macarons or 1 macaron ice cream sandwichhhhh!! read more

Dainties Macaron - Injeolmi - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Super delicious!!! I love having macaron and these ones are super big and yummy! The size it definitely worth the price as each macaron is only $3! I definitely will be back to try out more flavours! read more

Dainties Macaron - Matcha and Pistachio Macaroons - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The worst part about a decent macaron is the fact that they're too small and barely filled. Enter Dainties Macarons! These are beast size macarons and the filling is wider than the two tops combined! If you happen to come by on a warm day, try their ice cream macarons sandwiches! Burger-bun sized macarons with an ice cream filling. This is a great spot in Chinatown for very unique flavors you can't get anywhere else. read more

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Great idea! A shop dedicated to macaron ice cream sandwiches and other macaron goodies. I'm about it! Their storefront is super minimalistic and simple with the macarons displayed next to the register. On the right side, there is a wall with all of the flavors. The ones with the black frame represent the traditional macaron flavors and the white frame represents the ice cream flavors. My friends and I tried the *Milk Tea and *London Fog flavors. We also learned that they are the most popular flavors. 5/5 for uniqueness in flavors and design. However, the texture is not what I'm used to. I've had other macaron ice cream sandwiches with a fluffier cookie, that was softer when biting into. The one from Dainties is a bit crisper and has a crunchier texture. Overall, the taste altogether was great! Loved the creaminess from the ice cream, and it captured the true taste of the earl grey tea base, lavender, and touch of vanilla from the original beverage. The milk tea ice cream tasted just like milk tea, and kind of makes you want to add some boba to it LOL. Other than that, the cookie part of the sandwich was pink, which gives it a pop of color. I definitely enjoyed my experience here, and would recommend it! read more

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When I lived a 10 minute walk from Dainties, they were a regular treat. They make Korean style macarons which generally have a chewier texture than traditional French macarons like from Nadege or Laduree. Their variety of flavours is great and there's something for everyone. Their prices are surprisingly good value - I think they can get away with charging more, especially considering the prices places like Laduree charge. That said, this style of macarons might not be everyone's preference. Dainties is definitely one of the places I miss most after moving away from downtown - I hope they are able to open more locations or service a larger area in general. I'll be stopping by whenever I happen to be in the area. read more

Dainties Macaron - Rain or shine gotta have some dainties - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I thought disney was the only place I can get Macaron ice cream sandwich but I was wrong. Its my first time coming here. Loved it! Will def be coming back here. There was no line when we went. We ordered the black sesame and oreo macaron ice cream sandwich. Its a small store. The ice cream sandwiches were in the freezer already all packaged up. Employee told us to wait about 5 minutes before we can eat it. The macaron was soft and chewy. read more

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I've always been curious about korean macarons, I had seen on social media that Dainties Macaron was one of the go-to places in Toronto not only for macarons but also for their ice cream sandwich version of it. The macarons were not overly sweet, the had a great selection of flavours and the macaron ice cream sandwiches were HUGE. The kids loved it, I loved it, it will definitely be my go-to place when I am in Toronto Chinatown. read more

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Daintie's isn't your ordinary pastry shop - they have plenty of Asian inspired macarons as well as many of the classics such as creme brûlée and tiramisu, both of which were sold out before I arrived. We ended up trying the Himalayan pink salt caramel and the earl grey. Both were good, but the earl grey was excellent to me. The texture was a little bit different than usual as well; slightly chewier with a more dense shell. Overall, this was a great snack and I'm looking forward to trying more of their flavours. read more

Dainties Macaron - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had always been a fan of macaron ice cream sandwiches since having it at MILK in LA. Dainties does the job for fulfilling those cravings but it's not quite the 5 star experience just yet. Just a tip before you indulge: you might want to wait a bit before biting in. The first second after taking the packaging off is like biting into a brick. You'll notice if you wait a minute that it'll have the macaron texture and the icecream is softened enough to bite into. The HK milk tea and black sesame was a delight to have. Will be trying new flavours down the road. read more

Dainties Macaron - HK milk tea. - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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These are not the typical french macarons I'm used to but the massive filling and taste of the macarons were great and I really enjoyed them. My favorites was the pistachio and strawberry cheesecake flavors. They also have massive icecream macron sandwiches which I've only had one other time in Paris. The red velvet ice cream sandwich was amazing and pistachio ice cream sandwich was also really good. This is a place that is unique and worth a stop. read more

I got a set of 9 as a gift, it was super amazing! I loved that they were so big (easily three bites) but not too sweet. That was certainly a common remark made by everyone (sharing is caring). We all loved them. I hope they open more stores uptown. The location is a bit out of the way for people who don't live/work downtown. Maybe collaborate with an uptown bakery?? :) just a thought. read more

$3 is pretty good for giant macarons with a unique flavour selection! I'd definitely recommend Dainties to those who aren't into SUPER sweet macarons. My favourites are Black Sesame, Injeolmi (soy bean flavour), Earl Gray, & Milk Tea. I tried the Salted caramel as well but found it too sweet and the Red Wine Fig's buttercream was also too greasy/buttery. Oftentimes, within the thick layer of buttercream there would be a surprise filling depending on the flavour. I love it!! read more

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There is a well-known phrase 'twice as nice' and with the double creamed macarons from Dainties, I'd have to agree. This Korean style macaron shop gives us more of the buttercream we love from the traditional French pastry as well as a variety of unique and tempting Asian flavours (including: black sesame seed, purple yam, rice cake and red bean). Other differences between the two styles were that the cookie was a bit crisper, the buttercream denser and the overall size is, happily, larger. I had milk tea (pictured here) and was surprised in all the best ways with how strong the tea essence came across. I have eaten my weight in macarons (favourite pastime of mine) and find it's easy for patisseries to shy away from powerful tastes because macarons are so delicate on the palate. For $2.95 per cookie, Dainties shows us that doesn't need to be the case - you can have you macaron and flavour too. read more

Dainties Macaron - Milk tea macaron. - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

These macarons are HUGE and delicious! They have so many amazing flavours and each macaron is perfectly made. I LOVE their dalgona, milk tea, and injeolmi. Need to try some more of their flavours - & also try out their ice sandwiches! read more

Dainties Macaron - creme brûlée, milk tea, strawberry cheesecake, oreo, injeolmi, and dalgona - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Overhyped? YES! This little shop is highly popular due to the exposure from social media and it's cutely decorated. Perfect for that insta-worthy photo and people here are friendly which is nice. As for the macarons - I wanted to try their matcha but there were limited flavours left on a Saturday afternoon. I ended up with Milk Tea ice cream sandwich and as others mention - it's stored in a freezer so it changes the texture of the macaron. Overall, taste was ok and they happily will cut it in half for you to share with your friend or loved one. Texture of the macaron was disappointing and simply not worth the price IMO. It's a nice idea and visually appealing but don't think I'd go back for seconds. read more

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Totally worth the try, the macaron ice cream...or ice cream macarons were really good, I had the matcha flavored one and it tasted like the one from Cosco, which is true as I did see containers of it in the kitchen haha. Nevertheless, really unique flavors and the macaron shell is more dense which I like so it doesn't break and fall everywhere. Service was also good! Would I come again? Yes yes read more

Dainties Macaron - Matcha!!!! - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Thank goodness they are still open for take-out during this time! We took full advantage and tried five of their macaron flavours and two ice cream sandwiches. We tried the matcha and the black sesame ice cream sandwich ($6.95 each). We thought these were only okay. * Matcha - It was more on the bitter side and didn't have a strong matcha flavour. The shell was a bit hard/stale. * Black sesame - This one was better in our opinion. The ice cream had more flavour and the shell was softer, more like a normal macaron shell. You might want to wait a bit to eat these so the ice cream is softer and easier to bite into! For the macarons, we tried the creme brule, red wine fig, red velvet, early grey and fruit loops ($2.95 each). You should note these are Korean style macarons, so the filling is softer cause it's buttercream. Our tip would be to keep it in the fridge so it's not too soft when you eat it. Here's what we thought of each: * Creme brule - We thought only the top shell tasted like creme brule. The filling in this one was very soft so it came out of the side when we bit into it. * Red wine fig - This was one of our favourites! Such a unique flavour. Both the wine and fig flavours pair so well in this little treat. Definitely recommend. * Red velvet - Also one of our faves! If you like red velvet with cream cheese icing, you will love this. The cream cheese filling is everythingggg. * Earl grey - Tasted exactly as what you would expect. Not lacking any flavour here! * Fruit loops - Made it to our top faves too! Love fruit loops and they did a good job putting just enough to get the taste without being too sweet. Overall, we think this is a cute little shop that is very reasonably priced. We probably wouldn't come back for their ice cream sandwiches unless they come out with a unique flavour. But, we would 110% come back for their macarons! read more

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Small but cute little shop with a great variety of macarons with Asian-inspired flavors. I loved the London fog ice cream macaron flavor but the ice cream was really hard and difficult to eat. The jasmine tea macaron was well executed but the flavor was a bit muted. Great presentation and quality of macaron shells. read more

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My bf is a huge fan of macarons so I decided to get him some for his bday and wow these were such a nice treat! He loved them and so did I! I'm not typically a fan of macarons but wow !! The taste, size, and filling were incredible and also super affordable. The service was super friendly and helpful too! My favourite was the red wine and fig - will def be back for more read more

Dainties Macaron - Macaron - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

IT. WAS. WORTH. THE. WAIT! I have been scouring the city for fat macaron, aka "fatcaron", which I ate while visiting Seoul last year. Fast forward to this past summer, when I read a post on BlogTO about them. Since then I have been waiting for the right time to visit, and that visit was today! Upon entering the store today, I was welcomed with its bright interior in shades of warm whites and light coloured wood tones. My friend and I were welcomed by one of the owners, Julian, who proceeded to explain the flavours of the day, both in fat macarons and macaron ice cream. In my excitement, I ordered the following flavours of macaron to take home: 1. Red Wine Fig - you can taste the red wine, but it paired well with the fig 2. Roasted Black Sesame - I love how nutty this was 3. Injeolmi - my fave of all!! It's nutty, but subtle in taste 4. Matcha - perfect blend of matcha flavour 5. Milk Tea - similar to the ice cream, the milk tea is strong 6. Earl Gray - delicate, with a hint of lemony and malty taste I love how they all have just the right level of sweetness, which is reminiscent of most Korean desserts. While I ordered milk tea macaron ice cream to enjoy in the store. The flavour of milk tea is strong, which I prefer and the the macaron wafer were chewy, which I also prefer. I can't wait to go back and try the other flavours of ice cream!!! read more

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The best macarons I've ever had. They're thicc and creamy and honestly I don't think I can go back to regular macarons after trying theirs. They also have these huge macaron ice cream sandwiches that are perfect for the summer! read more

Cute little macaron place nestled in Chinatown! I stopped by on Mother's Day (a treat for me) and it was completely wiped out! Had a nice conversation with the guy at the front desk (very friendly). He talked about how busy it gets during the holidays and they're very popular on Uber eats and to get the popular flavours, it's best to come early. They sell Korean style macarons and ice cream macaron sandwiches as well! I only purchased 4 flavours (out of whatever they had left at the time) and I enjoyed them all! Great and distinct flavours. I'll definitely come back again to try their ice cream sandwiches read more

Dainties Macaron - Chocolate Kit Kat, Matcha, Lavendar Latte, Froot Loops and Strawberry cheesecake - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

* The strawberry cheesecake, kitkat & oreo were my ultimate favs! The cheesecake one has a good cheesecake flavour to it, the kitkat is creative & not too sweet , the oreo one was pretty good too! * The matcha was a little too bitter & not sweet enough, froot loops was aight & the crème brûlée is okay but it would have been better if the butter cream was more "vanilla-y" so the taste on the crème brûlée is not only the top part. * Each macaroon cost about $2.75 each? (Just an approx. price) * Its honestly not bad at all ! If i were to get more macaroons from there I would try out other flavs. read more

Dainties Macaron - Strawberry cheesecake, froot loops, crème brûlée , kitkat, matcha & oreo macaroon - Macarons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What was that!? It's not ice cream, don't think it's a cookie; it's a weird texture, taste. Felt/tasted very synthetic. Tossed it in the garbage. Cool packaging and decor, at least.... read more

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Dainties is a small macaron shop along Spadina that opened up at the end of June by two brothers. They sought to include authentic Asian flavours in macarons. It is pretty tiny (as in it had 3 bar top stools), but additional seating can be found at picnic tables outside. The owner was very helpful in helping me to select flavours that were not too sweet. While there I was given samples of the injeolmi and chocolate Kitkat flavors. I was really drawn to trying the injeolmi flavour as it is not a typical macaron flavour. The injeolmi tasted a bit like moon cake but did have that roasted soybean flavour. There is a bit of honey in the centre of the filling which adds sweetness but I would have enjoyed it slightly more without as much honey as I don't think it needed the added sweetness. These macarons are kept refrigerated and are probably best served on the cooler side which also helps with containing the mess factor of the thick buttercream filling. The macarons have that characteristic chewy texture and crunchy outside. The macarons here differ from some French macarons in that they are generously filled with buttercream filling. True to many Asians bakeries, the macarons (with perhaps the exception of Canadian Maple flavour) are not overly sweet. I suggested they should offer houjicha as a flavour! They also offer more sizeable macaron ice cream sandwiches in various flavors including vanilla, matcha, black sesame, coffee bean, red bean, and raspberry. I purchased matcha, injeolmi, black sesame, and kitkat. For $1 more they will sell you a cooler pack to keep your macarons at ideal temperature until ready to refrigerate or serve. I'd return to try the macaron ice cream sandwiches and the tea based flavours of macarons. read more

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We were in the area about to grab big trouble pizza next door when we stumbled upon this newly opened place and decided to try it out. The store was cute and clean and the ladies were very helpful and told us about the different flavours and options they had. The menu was on the wall and we were told we could sample macaron flavours. What??? That was absolutely my first time doing that and it was such a great and sweet gesture. My GF sampled the pineapple, while I knew I wanted the London fog macaron ice cream. We got the pineapple, the London fog, and the strawberry. They were all really thick and had lots of filling. The owners were really kind and gave us a free kitkat for us to try, and it was amazing since it actually had a piece of kit Kat inside! I loved my London fog. The ice cream was well made and the macaron shell was soft and delicious. The filling isn't super sweet and made us crave more. We went back and got the injeolmi, which is a Korean rice, with honey in the middle. The chef came out to ask us for our opinion and we thought that was a really sweet thing to do. We will definitely be back soon! As I'm writing this, I just saw their Canada day special, and we'll be on our way to get it soon! read more

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