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The Love Report #3
The Love Report, Volume Three
This addictive graphic novel series for tweens continues as Grace and Lola discover more of the complexity of romantic relationships!
Grace has made a HUGE decision: she’s going to confess her feelings to Abe. But when Grace arrives to tell him, she overhears him talking to a girl on the phone, who cannot be “just a friend!” Grace teams up with Lola to investigate this mysterious new girl, and they immediately go to Charlie, the girl who knows all the secrets. But she has a secret of her own: she’s dating Abe!
Grace has made a HUGE decision: she’s going to confess her feelings to Abe. But when Grace arrives to tell him, she overhears him talking to a girl on the phone, who cannot be “just a friend!” Grace teams up with Lola to investigate this mysterious new girl, and they immediately go to Charlie, the girl who knows all the secrets. But she has a secret of her own: she’s dating Abe!
112 pages, Hardcover
Published April 15, 2025
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April 14, 2025
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Abe is worried that he is "ugly, but nice" because of his acne, even though he fights with his mother when she suggests taking him to a dermatologist. He is enjoying hanging out with Charlie, but things get complicated when Grace asks Charlie to find out who Abe's girlfriend is. Instead of simply replying that the two of them are, in fact, dating, Charlie agrees to find out the information. New student Gabriel is very anxious, and often talking to a figment of his imagination which makes him an easy target for the ever evil Sean. Sean also has a revealing selfie of a girl in their class, and is using it to get information about classmates. He also starts an "ugliest couple" contest. When Adele and Felicity kiss in public, this sends ripples through the school, and Collette approaches the two and says she would rather hang out with them than her usual popular crowd, since they are so "trendy". When Adele gets her period for the first time and has horrible cramps, the male gym teacher makes a joke about it, but Felicity stands up to him, and the two go to the school nurse, who is more sympathetic. When Sean posts the winner of the "ugliest couple" contest, Grace finds out that Abe is seeing Charlie. Lola is interested in Gabriel, but the two are both shy and awkward. When Lola and Grace find out that Sean has pictures of Collette, they manage to get his phone and delete them so she no longer has to do his dirty work and spy on others... but she sends him another one with a text that she is still willing to do his bidding.
Tweens love drama, and this has both friend and romantic relationship drama. Like earlier books in the series, it addresses many social situations like public kisses, period positivity, and a cautionary tale about revealing selfies, but in a French way that is just slightly different from how those issues would be addressed in the US. The manga style artwork is very pretty. Readers who like the graphic novel drama of Raina Telgemaier but aren't quite ready for books like Oseman's Heartstopper will swoon over these titles.
Abe is worried that he is "ugly, but nice" because of his acne, even though he fights with his mother when she suggests taking him to a dermatologist. He is enjoying hanging out with Charlie, but things get complicated when Grace asks Charlie to find out who Abe's girlfriend is. Instead of simply replying that the two of them are, in fact, dating, Charlie agrees to find out the information. New student Gabriel is very anxious, and often talking to a figment of his imagination which makes him an easy target for the ever evil Sean. Sean also has a revealing selfie of a girl in their class, and is using it to get information about classmates. He also starts an "ugliest couple" contest. When Adele and Felicity kiss in public, this sends ripples through the school, and Collette approaches the two and says she would rather hang out with them than her usual popular crowd, since they are so "trendy". When Adele gets her period for the first time and has horrible cramps, the male gym teacher makes a joke about it, but Felicity stands up to him, and the two go to the school nurse, who is more sympathetic. When Sean posts the winner of the "ugliest couple" contest, Grace finds out that Abe is seeing Charlie. Lola is interested in Gabriel, but the two are both shy and awkward. When Lola and Grace find out that Sean has pictures of Collette, they manage to get his phone and delete them so she no longer has to do his dirty work and spy on others... but she sends him another one with a text that she is still willing to do his bidding.
Tweens love drama, and this has both friend and romantic relationship drama. Like earlier books in the series, it addresses many social situations like public kisses, period positivity, and a cautionary tale about revealing selfies, but in a French way that is just slightly different from how those issues would be addressed in the US. The manga style artwork is very pretty. Readers who like the graphic novel drama of Raina Telgemaier but aren't quite ready for books like Oseman's Heartstopper will swoon over these titles.
June 5, 2025
Cannot recommend enough! Read Absorb Enjoy!
Truly a beautifully drawn storyline with something for everyone. I love how this team really draws on the real lives of teenagers and how gaining confidence and self-assurance takes time, and talking about insecurities with trusted friends really does help. Love the friend group and how supportive they are of each other. I cannot wait to read more!
Truly a beautifully drawn storyline with something for everyone. I love how this team really draws on the real lives of teenagers and how gaining confidence and self-assurance takes time, and talking about insecurities with trusted friends really does help. Love the friend group and how supportive they are of each other. I cannot wait to read more!
May 26, 2025
the illustrations are unreal!!! like so incredibly incredibly good
May 20, 2025
A very good book some lesbians but still good
July 1, 2025
OK ONE WORD AMAZING 🤩 no spoilers don’t worry 😉
June 10, 2025
This book series is severely addicting and I was so thrilled that there was a third book in the series! I loved how Abe was one of the main characters in this one because I have to admit, I was always curious about him. The book got me to truly connect with the characters, especially Adele, making it the perfect graphic novel to add to your shelf or TBR.
June 25, 2025
This continues to be an amazing series, with beautiful art and a modern and kind approach to relationships.
May 30, 2025
Colette is kinky or some crap cause what the hell you mean. "Some new pics. your wish is my command. I'm ready for what you need me to do." And what the hell is up with Sean calling his phone password the devil's code? (It's 666)😒😒 other then the characters I love this mini series and will be expecting more.
April 19, 2025
OHHH COLETTE GIRL WHAT
December 20, 2025
3.5 rounded up to 4
I don't think I liked this one quite as much as the 2nd one, but it was still great. I did enjoy seeing some of the characters grow and their relationships with each other develop.
As with the others, it was fun, but also dealt with some heavy stuff (more about body image, this time mostly a teen boy who is very self-conscious about his acne; social anxiety; someone sending slightly scandalous pictures, and then the receiver of those pictures using them to "blackmail" the sender, etc.).
For those who were disappointed that the first two books (especially the first book, because the cover art somewhat implies it) didn't have any LGBTQIA+ representation, this one does have some of that.
I didn't quite get/understand the element where one character essentially has an imaginary friend (or is it a hallucination?). It's just kind of weird. It's implied that this is a way this character helps deal with their social anxiety.
I'll also say, one overall vibe of all of the books, and this one doesn't change it much, is that the girls think almost all boys and men are inconsiderate jerks (and, within the books, most boys'/men's actions reinforce this). Also, there aren't any boys who are just friends with the girls, rather than just potential matches. As someone whose best friends through middle school and high school were all girls, I think this is pretty sad. Hmm, I do have to admit that, though we were just friends, I did at some points, "like"/view some of those friends as potential "more-than-friends."
There are two boys who MAY have more positive roles in the next installment, so here's hoping that it plays out that way!
Also, I do realize that, maybe especially in middle school, the majority of boys don't exactly treat girls very well... and it's probably even worse because some boys (and girls) think the way to relate to your crush is to mess with, tease, etc.
I don't think I liked this one quite as much as the 2nd one, but it was still great. I did enjoy seeing some of the characters grow and their relationships with each other develop.
As with the others, it was fun, but also dealt with some heavy stuff (more about body image, this time mostly a teen boy who is very self-conscious about his acne; social anxiety; someone sending slightly scandalous pictures, and then the receiver of those pictures using them to "blackmail" the sender, etc.).
For those who were disappointed that the first two books (especially the first book, because the cover art somewhat implies it) didn't have any LGBTQIA+ representation, this one does have some of that.
I didn't quite get/understand the element where one character essentially has an imaginary friend (or is it a hallucination?). It's just kind of weird. It's implied that this is a way this character helps deal with their social anxiety.
I'll also say, one overall vibe of all of the books, and this one doesn't change it much, is that the girls think almost all boys and men are inconsiderate jerks (and, within the books, most boys'/men's actions reinforce this). Also, there aren't any boys who are just friends with the girls, rather than just potential matches. As someone whose best friends through middle school and high school were all girls, I think this is pretty sad. Hmm, I do have to admit that, though we were just friends, I did at some points, "like"/view some of those friends as potential "more-than-friends."
There are two boys who MAY have more positive roles in the next installment, so here's hoping that it plays out that way!
Also, I do realize that, maybe especially in middle school, the majority of boys don't exactly treat girls very well... and it's probably even worse because some boys (and girls) think the way to relate to your crush is to mess with, tease, etc.
December 20, 2025
3.5 rounded up to 4.
I don't think I liked this one quite as much as the 2nd one, but it was still great. I did enjoy seeing some of the characters grow and their relationships with each other develop.
As with the others, it was fun, but also dealt with some heavy stuff (more about body image, this time mostly a teen boy who is very self-conscious about his acne; social anxiety; someone sending slightly scandalous pictures, and then the receiver of those pictures using them to "blackmail" the sender, etc.).
I didn't quite get/understand the element where one character essentially has an imaginary friend (or is it a hallucination?). It's just kind of weird. It's implied that this is a way this character helps deal with their social anxiety.
I'll also say, one overall vibe of all of the books, and this one doesn't change it much, is that the girls think almost all boys and men are inconsiderate jerks (and, within the books, most boys'/men's actions reinforce this). Also, there aren't any boys who are just friends with the girls, rather than just potential matches. As someone whose best friends through middle school and high school were all girls, I think this is pretty sad. Hmm, I do have to admit that, though we were just friends, I did at some points, "like"/view some of those friends as potential "more-than-friends."
There are two boys who MAY have more positive roles in the next installment, so here's hoping that it plays out that way!
Also, I do realize that, maybe especially in middle school, the majority of boys don't exactly treat girls very well... and it's probably even worse because some boys (and girls) think the way to relate to your crush is to mess with, tease, etc.
I don't think I liked this one quite as much as the 2nd one, but it was still great. I did enjoy seeing some of the characters grow and their relationships with each other develop.
As with the others, it was fun, but also dealt with some heavy stuff (more about body image, this time mostly a teen boy who is very self-conscious about his acne; social anxiety; someone sending slightly scandalous pictures, and then the receiver of those pictures using them to "blackmail" the sender, etc.).
I didn't quite get/understand the element where one character essentially has an imaginary friend (or is it a hallucination?). It's just kind of weird. It's implied that this is a way this character helps deal with their social anxiety.
I'll also say, one overall vibe of all of the books, and this one doesn't change it much, is that the girls think almost all boys and men are inconsiderate jerks (and, within the books, most boys'/men's actions reinforce this). Also, there aren't any boys who are just friends with the girls, rather than just potential matches. As someone whose best friends through middle school and high school were all girls, I think this is pretty sad. Hmm, I do have to admit that, though we were just friends, I did at some points, "like"/view some of those friends as potential "more-than-friends."
There are two boys who MAY have more positive roles in the next installment, so here's hoping that it plays out that way!
Also, I do realize that, maybe especially in middle school, the majority of boys don't exactly treat girls very well... and it's probably even worse because some boys (and girls) think the way to relate to your crush is to mess with, tease, etc.
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August 27, 2025....holy time skip, Batman.
It just feels like a lot has happened since the last volume, to the point where it almost feels like there's another one skipped in between. really isn't all that of a surprise given the end of the last one, but it still feels out of left field as it wasn't really explored that much (and feels like those "vibes" are somewhat misplaced on the wrong character - or at least there's definitely another character who'd definitely vibe the same, you know exactly who I mean), and certainly really feels just...just a thing they do now. Also, I don't even have to bother with spoiler tags since all of that happens in like, page 3 but whatever.
I feel like, and maybe even get that, a big part of this seeming out of nowhere time jump is intentional - kids do grow up fast at that age, and coming back after a month or two can feel like everything's changed in the meantime. New kids slot in and out all the time. The one thing is Lola - she feels, well, rather stunted compared to everyone else and especially Grace, whom since we still mostly see the story through Lola's eyes, feels stunted in turn, or at least through a lens that can't appreciate how much she's grown, character-wise but also physically and literally. The impression is that Lola is lost as an 8th grader in a sea of high school freshman, including her best friend, and well that might be the point too, I guess.
Also what happened to Nick, you know, the boy Lola was in to all the way back in Vol 1?
...I guess I'll give it 4 stars, why not.
It just feels like a lot has happened since the last volume, to the point where it almost feels like there's another one skipped in between. really isn't all that of a surprise given the end of the last one, but it still feels out of left field as it wasn't really explored that much (and feels like those "vibes" are somewhat misplaced on the wrong character - or at least there's definitely another character who'd definitely vibe the same, you know exactly who I mean), and certainly really feels just...just a thing they do now. Also, I don't even have to bother with spoiler tags since all of that happens in like, page 3 but whatever.
I feel like, and maybe even get that, a big part of this seeming out of nowhere time jump is intentional - kids do grow up fast at that age, and coming back after a month or two can feel like everything's changed in the meantime. New kids slot in and out all the time. The one thing is Lola - she feels, well, rather stunted compared to everyone else and especially Grace, whom since we still mostly see the story through Lola's eyes, feels stunted in turn, or at least through a lens that can't appreciate how much she's grown, character-wise but also physically and literally. The impression is that Lola is lost as an 8th grader in a sea of high school freshman, including her best friend, and well that might be the point too, I guess.
Also what happened to Nick, you know, the boy Lola was in to all the way back in Vol 1?
...I guess I'll give it 4 stars, why not.
January 12, 2026
Grace has decided to confess her feelings to Abe. But when she shows up to tell him, she overhears him on the phone with someone who cannot be “just a friend”. Grace teams up with Lola to investigate who the mystery girl is and they immediately go to Charlie, the girl who knows everybody’s business. But Charlie has her own secret: she’s dating Abe!
I’m not one to usually care too much about romance, especially in young adult / middle grade, as a thirty-three year-old woman, it’s not my story. But I picked up the first volume of this series simply because of the cover and the beautiful artwork, and even though it has a heavy focus on romance, it’s not only about romance. In this particular volume, Abe actually deals with believing he’s “ugly, but nice”. New student Gabriel talks to a figment of his imagination and of course gets bullied by Sean for it. When Adele gets her period for the first time and has horrible cramps, a male physical education teacher makes a joke of it and refuses to believe her pain. There’s an “ugliest couple” contest going around (run by Sean). Collette even sends a risky photo to Sean, who uses it as blackmail against her.
Besides the amazing artwork and beautiful color pallet, this graphic novel is more than just romance, so don’t let the name scare you off!
Overall, I enjoyed how this book really focuses on the tween drama of “first” loves. Of course, it is with a bit of a French twist, so it's a slightly different viewpoint than America, but still fun and enjoyable. Readers who like Raina Telemaier would also enjoy this as well.
I’m not one to usually care too much about romance, especially in young adult / middle grade, as a thirty-three year-old woman, it’s not my story. But I picked up the first volume of this series simply because of the cover and the beautiful artwork, and even though it has a heavy focus on romance, it’s not only about romance. In this particular volume, Abe actually deals with believing he’s “ugly, but nice”. New student Gabriel talks to a figment of his imagination and of course gets bullied by Sean for it. When Adele gets her period for the first time and has horrible cramps, a male physical education teacher makes a joke of it and refuses to believe her pain. There’s an “ugliest couple” contest going around (run by Sean). Collette even sends a risky photo to Sean, who uses it as blackmail against her.
Besides the amazing artwork and beautiful color pallet, this graphic novel is more than just romance, so don’t let the name scare you off!
Overall, I enjoyed how this book really focuses on the tween drama of “first” loves. Of course, it is with a bit of a French twist, so it's a slightly different viewpoint than America, but still fun and enjoyable. Readers who like Raina Telemaier would also enjoy this as well.
November 12, 2025
I thought this was going to be the last book of the series because it looks significantly shorter than the other two, but was pleasantly surprised that there seems to be at least one more vol based on how this one ended.
I love these characters a lot and have fun reading about their adventures. Can't wait to read the next installment!
I love these characters a lot and have fun reading about their adventures. Can't wait to read the next installment!
November 21, 2025
3.5/5
Loveddd the Abe/Charlie ship, hateddd the fucking ending. Fym it was half the size of the other two and the story didn’t end. Fym there’s another one coming out. Fym the plot point introduced in this book doesn’t get resolved. Gabriel is my son even though we don’t know much about him so I do have some love in my heart
Loveddd the Abe/Charlie ship, hateddd the fucking ending. Fym it was half the size of the other two and the story didn’t end. Fym there’s another one coming out. Fym the plot point introduced in this book doesn’t get resolved. Gabriel is my son even though we don’t know much about him so I do have some love in my heart
March 15, 2025
Navid is with Charlie when he is in love with Abeba. But Abeba is angry with Charlie because Abeba is also in love with Navid. And Navid thinks that no one will like him. And everyone says that he is ugly but being nice and handsome makes him feel bad.
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August 1, 2025
omg.
this series is actually so cute, you just have to get over the hurdle at the beginning of the first book.
also, the end didn’t feel complete, so that was a little strange, but there might be more volumes? i’m not sure.
anyways super duper cute and there is gayness!!
this series is actually so cute, you just have to get over the hurdle at the beginning of the first book.
also, the end didn’t feel complete, so that was a little strange, but there might be more volumes? i’m not sure.
anyways super duper cute and there is gayness!!
October 11, 2025
This is a tough one. I liked the continuation of the story, but the incorporation of sending inappropriate pictures wasn't resolved in a positive enough way for me to support purchasing for high school.
November 8, 2025
I love how this series is so easy to read but tackles some important topics for teens. I think many younger readers will take comfort from these gorgeous illustrations and the stories that accompany them. 💜
September 16, 2024
This book is so entertaining!!!
May 7, 2025
LOVED IT. Love how there was finally some gay ppl. Colors were amazing. dialog seemed a Lil funny to me but again it's a kids book.
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May 29, 2025
Bullying is going overboard and not making sense but other than that still cute
November 12, 2025
this is a good book the romantic parts are the best parts of it [: [;
November 17, 2025
the exploration of self esteem of teen boys was interesting but the translation issues and calling sapphic relationships 'trendy' was just weird
December 31, 2025
Hoping there’s a 4th book, I need closure on their storylines.
September 17, 2025
I absolutely cannot wait until the next volume! This series is too cute.
July 14, 2025
Another cute, colorful volume!
My full review of volumes 2-3 can be found at No Flying No Tights.
My full review of volumes 2-3 can be found at No Flying No Tights.
October 24, 2025
SCHOOL OF LOVE #1 #2 #3;
── RECENSIONI DI(DI) LIBRI 💌
📖 Non so voi, ma in un periodo dove lo stress sembra aver preso pieno regime della mia vita, anche senza saperlo, avevo proprio bisogno di questa storia: semplice, sì, come può apparire all'inizio, ma capaci di toccare temi profondi con leggerezza, dolcezza e un pizzico di ironia ✨. "School of Love", graphic novel scritta da BeKa, illustrata da Maya e pubblicata in Italia da Beccogiallo (che ringrazio di cuore per avermi inviato il terzo volume 🥰) è esattamente questo.
🎒 Una piccola perla in tre volumi (almeno per ora 👀) che parla di amore, esatto, il sentimento per eccellenza 👩❤️💋👨... Sebbene le nostre giovani protagoniste non abbiano ancora ben capito cos'è o come funziona questo strano marchingegno che sta all'altezza del cuore, anche se forse pensano di saperlo, ma - soprattutto - parla di amicizia, crescita e scoperta di sé!
📖 Tutto inizia quando Nina e Viola, amiche inseparabili, decidono di voler indagare per capire che cos’è, appunto, l’amore. E parte così la loro missione 🔎 fatta di tanti piccoli appunti presi sul block notes ✏️, dove segnano tutto ciò che adocchiano grazie ai loro compagni di scuola: tra cotte adolescenziali, cuori spezzati e dichiarazioni segrete 🤫. Ma più vanno a fondo, più capiscono che l’amore è un universo molto più complesso – e intimo – di quanto pensano.
🎒 La cosa che lascia incantati, oltre ai disegni super colorati ed espressivi. Uno stile che ha davvero qualcosa di magico 🪄 un po’ alla W.I.T.C.H, se posso dire (e giuro, io le amavooo). Sto divagando, DICEVO, è che ogni pagina è piena di dettagli che parlano anche senza voce 💭 lasciando il compito di farlo alle espressioni dei personaggi che ne riempiono la scena… Insomma, School of Love non dà risposte facili, non credete, ma accompagna, invece, con delicatezza 🫴 a farci delle domande, a esplorare le proprie emozioni per riuscire, forse, finalmente a capire un po' di più se stessi e gli altri che ci stanno accanto.
📖 Perché questa graphic novel ha il potere di scaldare il cuore, sorridere… e pensare. Quindi, fatevi un favore, leggetelo anche se non siete giovanissimi, anche se non avete adolescenti scalmanati 🤯 o timidini 🫣 in casa, perché è perfetto per tutti: a chi ama le storie di crescita e formazione, a chi ha voglia di tornare un po’ indietro con gli anni (ma con quella consapevolezza in più che farà appassionare ancora meglio ai personaggi) o a chi lavora proprio con bambini / ragazzi e cerca uno spunto per parlare nel modo giusto d’amore insieme a Nina, Viola, Adele e Chiara Aurora, Carmen e Alberto (sono l'unica che tifava per loro due? 😭 TROPPO CARRRINI! Beh, tutti quanti - tranne tu, Luca, ti ci vuole una bella lavata di capo - sono carini) e tantissimi altri 🫂.
── RECENSIONI DI(DI) LIBRI 💌
📖 Non so voi, ma in un periodo dove lo stress sembra aver preso pieno regime della mia vita, anche senza saperlo, avevo proprio bisogno di questa storia: semplice, sì, come può apparire all'inizio, ma capaci di toccare temi profondi con leggerezza, dolcezza e un pizzico di ironia ✨. "School of Love", graphic novel scritta da BeKa, illustrata da Maya e pubblicata in Italia da Beccogiallo (che ringrazio di cuore per avermi inviato il terzo volume 🥰) è esattamente questo.
🎒 Una piccola perla in tre volumi (almeno per ora 👀) che parla di amore, esatto, il sentimento per eccellenza 👩❤️💋👨... Sebbene le nostre giovani protagoniste non abbiano ancora ben capito cos'è o come funziona questo strano marchingegno che sta all'altezza del cuore, anche se forse pensano di saperlo, ma - soprattutto - parla di amicizia, crescita e scoperta di sé!
📖 Tutto inizia quando Nina e Viola, amiche inseparabili, decidono di voler indagare per capire che cos’è, appunto, l’amore. E parte così la loro missione 🔎 fatta di tanti piccoli appunti presi sul block notes ✏️, dove segnano tutto ciò che adocchiano grazie ai loro compagni di scuola: tra cotte adolescenziali, cuori spezzati e dichiarazioni segrete 🤫. Ma più vanno a fondo, più capiscono che l’amore è un universo molto più complesso – e intimo – di quanto pensano.
🎒 La cosa che lascia incantati, oltre ai disegni super colorati ed espressivi. Uno stile che ha davvero qualcosa di magico 🪄 un po’ alla W.I.T.C.H, se posso dire (e giuro, io le amavooo). Sto divagando, DICEVO, è che ogni pagina è piena di dettagli che parlano anche senza voce 💭 lasciando il compito di farlo alle espressioni dei personaggi che ne riempiono la scena… Insomma, School of Love non dà risposte facili, non credete, ma accompagna, invece, con delicatezza 🫴 a farci delle domande, a esplorare le proprie emozioni per riuscire, forse, finalmente a capire un po' di più se stessi e gli altri che ci stanno accanto.
📖 Perché questa graphic novel ha il potere di scaldare il cuore, sorridere… e pensare. Quindi, fatevi un favore, leggetelo anche se non siete giovanissimi, anche se non avete adolescenti scalmanati 🤯 o timidini 🫣 in casa, perché è perfetto per tutti: a chi ama le storie di crescita e formazione, a chi ha voglia di tornare un po’ indietro con gli anni (ma con quella consapevolezza in più che farà appassionare ancora meglio ai personaggi) o a chi lavora proprio con bambini / ragazzi e cerca uno spunto per parlare nel modo giusto d’amore insieme a Nina, Viola, Adele e Chiara Aurora, Carmen e Alberto (sono l'unica che tifava per loro due? 😭 TROPPO CARRRINI! Beh, tutti quanti - tranne tu, Luca, ti ci vuole una bella lavata di capo - sono carini) e tantissimi altri 🫂.
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