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Its tender almost gloomy narration was addictive much and I like how the author managed to explore the theme with a gripping variation in his neat characterization and absorbing plot dynamics. \n\nI enjoyed reading all the 4 stories especially the title novella, People Who Talk To Stuffed Animals Are Nice as it centered on how people find solace and attachment by talking to stuffed animals. Of self-concern, social expectations, desire and morality that making Nanamori to question on his kindness and consideration towards others. Realizing Fun Things Through Water following Hatsuoka’s perspective on her mother-in-law who believes in the miracle of a cancer-preventing water and sister who writes fake news for a living but now went missing. Love the execution and tension in this story as well the affecting ending. A slightly dreamy plot for Bath Towel Visuals with its love conflict narrative , siblings drama and misogyny issue. 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