Bancho War: Episodes 1 & 2

Bancho War: Episodes 1 & 2

Project Overview

This project is an audio drama version of Bancho War. There will be original visuals that will play side by side with the voice over. The product will seem anime-esque but instead of it being fully animated, it will mostly be be composed of a slideshow of pictures, much like a storyboard but with completed pieces. The bigger scenes (fighting, emotionally heavy scenes) will have animation. All artwork will be originally drawn for this project.

The project will be episodic, with each episode being around 22 to 25 minutes long. A total of 13 episodes are planned for the first season. The genres are: Action, Drama and School Life.

Once there are more than [8] auditions for all character, roles will begin to be cast, starting from minor characters, then to more major players.

Visit the official blog (WIP) for any news and updates on the project:
https://banchowar.wordpress.com

If you have any questions or concerns, please ask in the comments below, thank you and good luck auditioning.


Summary:

Yankii* have come out of hiding, they now fight for control over the prefecture of Tokyo. A feared gang called the Lucky 13 have also returned from a tragedy no one thought they can bounce back from. It's leader, Hachi Matsumoto, must now rebuild the ranks within his pack and once again strike terror to all Yankii.

Rival Bancho* have taken over the wards* of Tokyo, will Hachi and company be able to take them on? Will they be able to take back what is rightfully theirs? The honor they once lost? The title of Tokyo Bancho?

23 wards controlled by gang leaders. 13 souls who must band together. 1 group to best them all. All against the 13, the 13 against all. Odds stacked against them, large targets on their backs. Fights that will shake up society, a war that is inevitable.

This is, the "Great Bancho War".

Glossary:

Bancho: In popular culture, a gangster in highschool. Thought of as a simple delinquent by most, some Bancho create gangs in which they recruit other troubled youth to join their fold. The main difference between a Bancho and a regular ruffian from the street, is that Bancho tend to have high morality in honor, giving respect to those in their group and those they fight. Consequently their peers give back the same respect.

Ward: In simple terms, a small city inside a big city. Japan is known for having wards, also known as districts, within each large city. This is to make running their city much easier since Japan is a densely populated country. Tokyo for example, has 23 wards that make it up.

Yankii: A typical delinquent in highschool. Nothing special to note, other than the fact that they are mostly the ones that start trouble and have no strict moral code when conducting acts of violence. Though they still have special rules and guidelines they follow.


Requirements:

1.) Have a decent mic. (Their will be plenty of yelling, relax on the "pfff" and the "Buh!" sounds)
2.) Be the character you audition for. (Don't be emotionless, give it some life)
3.) Be intense, this will separate the good auditions from the mediocre ones.
4.) If you are able to, please perform the lines more than once for variety and a better chance to be cast.
5.) If you're cast please give your contacts. (ie: Skype, email, etc.)
6.) Know how to roll your (R)s.

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Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Narrators
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Unpaid

This role will be cast to two people. One male and the other female. The narrators will also play one other character respectively. Give it your best shot.

Tips:
The narrators are adults, they sound like parents. They are past Yankii, they roll their (R)s when saying a Japanese word that contains them.

  • Yankii rule the school grounds of Japan. Some band together to form groups led by a leader. A leader who is strong, they are called Bancho.

    Gangs fight for control over districts within their city in an ongoing war. They call it



    (There will be additional lines in the final scripts.)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Saki Kasai
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Unpaid

Role: Extra
Age: 16 years old
Vocals: Wavering, solemn and unshure

A member of Kuro Neko High's student council. A shy girl, often unshure of herself and is a foil to her bestfriend, Katsumi Isozaki. Kasai is reserved and only truly speaks to her bestfriend.

Tips:
She doesn't speak with much confidence. When flustered she stutters a lot. She is the quiet one.

  • "I wouldn't really call them that."


    Optional Lines:

    "I-I am. In s-some way."

    "T-tell me, which one interests YOU the most?"

    "The one with the hood. He's pretty umm..."

    "I-I can't, I haven't even talked to him before. For all I know he doesn't even know who I am. I can't just go and ask."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Extras (Male)
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Unpaid

Strictly male characters will be here. More than one auditionee can be cast for this role.

  • Nerdy Student:

    "Y-you're wrong! Abe-chan is not like that at all!"


    Optional Lines:

    "No... I can... she will... shut up..."

    "Shut up!"

    "It's not true! It's not true!" (yelling while crying)

  • Yankii Student:

    "Does she even know who you are?"


    Optional Lines:

    "She probably doesn't even know you exist!"

    "Besides she only likes guys who can actually handle a girl right, not complete spineless weirdos like you."

    "From what I've heard, they've known each other since they were kids. There's no way they haven't done anything to each other."

    "What a freaking bi**ch!" (while laughing)

  • Round Student:

    "T-they're here! They're actually here!" (frightened yelling)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Vice-principal Tanaka
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Unpaid

Role: Recurring
Age: 51 years old
Vocals: Slightly nasaly, loud and preachy

The vice-principal of Kuro Neko High School. He is the polar opposite of his superior, Principal Nomura, and tends to berate and look down upon the student body, especially Yankii. Tanaka has it in for the members of the Lucky 13 and any who are affiliated with them.

Tips:
He has a raised voice most of the time. He only speaks quietly when speaking to the principal or is told by him to lower his voice. He has a tick when speaking, adding "Uh" at the end of most of his sentences.

  • "That's far enough Yankii!"


    Optional Lines:

    "You think you can all just waltz in here extremely late without any consequences?!"

    "You hooligans have taken way too many blows to your heads if you think that's what's going to happen!"

    "Prepare to face your punishments you little brats! I'm going to make your lives a living Hell as long as you are in this school!"

  • "P-principal Nomura!" (surprised)


    Optional Lines:

    "Yes sir."

    "Freaking delinquents, making my life so damn hard all the time." (grumbling to himself)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Emi Oshiro
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Unpaid

Role: Recurring
Age: 8 years old
Vocals: Quiet, sluggish and monotonous

Hachi's next door neighbor. She is usually left home alone by her mother, due to her working late everynight, prompting Emi to rely mostly on herself. Oshiro is independent and does not like receiving help from anyone, except for Hachi.

Tips:
She doesn't have to sound cute. She sounds like she just woke up or she needs some sleep.

  • "Yeah, mom's sleeping. She had a pretty busy night."


    Optional Lines:

    "It's fine, I can walk by myself. Thank you for the offer though."

    "It's your choice, if you're late to school it's not my fault."

  • "I had natto for breakfast. I hate natto."


    Optional Lines:

    "My mom made it. She barely makes anything, so when she does, even if I don't like it, I still eat it."

    "I want her to feel appreciated."

    "Hey, thanks for walking with me but I can handle it from here."

    "Chi-san, good luck today. It's good to see you again."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Reika Abe
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Unpaid

Role: Protagonist
Age: 17 years old
Vocals: Peppy, friendly and energetic

The newly inducted member of the gang, "Lucky 13". Hiding her more serious nature, she masks herself with an almost eternally sunny attitude. Abe has secretly trained behind his family and friends, having a surprising amount of potential and skill in martial arts.

Tips:
She is loud and happy when speaking to people. She speaks in a different way when talking to Hachi, an admiring tone. She becomes serious sounding and monotonous when alone.

  • "They're here. Hachi's here." (whispering to herself)


    Optional Lines:

    "I'm glad you're back." (to Hachi)

    "What? I'm glad to see you guys too. Come on, we grew up together! Of course I'm excited to see all of you. You're such a doof Jiro."

    "This school's changed. Some say for the better, since you guys weren't here anymore.

    "But I don't think so."

    Since you guys left, small time gangs keep coming here and messing with students, defenseless students."

    "Good. The entire student body and staff are looking at us through the windows by the way. Go and announce who you guys are. Make them remember."

  • "Sorry but, do I know you?"


    Optional Lines:

    "I don't even know your name. Besides, I'm going to go somewhere after school with them."

    "What's behind your back? Hey, answer me! What are you-" (yelling)

    "Ooorrraaahh!" (intense yell)

    "You know, trying to get a date with a knife never works. Especially on me!"

  • "Hiro Hamakawa, 2nd year from Shibuya Highschool."


    Optional Lines:

    "He's had Shibuya for a little over a year now. Looks like he's heard all about the return of the Lucky 13."

    "I count 56 students with him."

    "Be careful, there's a reason why he's Bancho."

    "Jiro! Wait! Stop!"

    "Why are you guys just standing there? Jiro's going to get destroyed."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Siju Hayazaki
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Unpaid

Role: Protagonist
Age: 19 years old
Vocals: Soft, gentle and low

A lieutenant in the gang, "Lucky 13". Soft spoken and very quite, he is only comfortable talking aloud when with friends. Hayazaki is the "gentle" giant of the group, he is the one who takes on the larger amount when fighting due to his mass.

Tips:
He sounds intimidating when talking to other Yankii, changing his gentle tone to a more booming voice. When talking to his friends, he is comfortable and speaks normally. He rolls his (R)s due to it being Yankii custom.

  • "What do you expect from him?"


    Optional Lines:

    "Watch him not even make it to school today."

    "Let's go get some breakfast first, I didn't get to eat anything yet."

    "I'm not trying to complain but, why a pastry cafe?"

  • "Look who finally showed up."


    Optional Lines:

    "Here, just eat it while we're walking. You're welcome by the way."

    "I just want to see the gates again, maybe get on the roof and reminisce when everything was still great."

  • "Don't waste our time."

    Optional Lines:


    "Don't worry too much, Jiro's an idiot but he knows how to handle himself in a fight."

    "Besides, he's just being annoying. It's what he's good at."

    "Enough!" (say it in a prolonged yell)

    "Ooooooooooohhrraaahh!!!" (slowly get louder)

    "Stay down."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Hiro Hamakawa
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Unpaid

Role: Protagonist
Age: 16 years old
Vocals: Young, passionate and headstrong

The leader of the gang, "Red Wall". He is the Bancho of Shibuya and the first to challenge Hachi and his gang. Fast on his feet and able to land multiple hits in a short amount of time, he is very formidable in a fight, especially during one on one confrontations.

Tips:
He sounds more like a follower than a leader. He is humble to anyone he meets, be it rival Yankii. Make him sound like he wants to prove himself. He rolls his (R)s due to it being customary to him.

  • "I am Hiro Hamakawa, and I am here to-"


    Optional Lines:

    "I'm sorry what?"

    "I am a second year, I go to Shibuya High."

    "I may not be tall, but I can still take you on!"

  • "Go on, get them!" (yelling)


    Optional Lines:

    "You're too slow!"

    "Take this! Rrrraaaaaaahh!" (yell)

    "What?" (sudden surprise)

    "You're not afraid to join the fight are you? Fine, I'll take you on too!"

  • "I don't care who you are!"


    Optional Lines:

    "I have worked my ass off to get to where I an now! I went through hell and back just to keep what I have!"

    "You may have been something back then, but right now, you're not! You will have to scratch and claw your way back to the top, just like I did!"

    "I'll be damned if I let ghosts from the past come back and take it all away from me!" (yelling)

    "Aaaaaaaarrrrraaaaahhhh!!!" (yelling)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Kureji-san
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Unpaid

Role: Recurring
Age: 58 years old
Vocals: Raspy, loud and confident

The owner of the Lucky 13's old hangout, a ramen place called "Nūdon". He is energetic even in his old age and have known the remaining members of Hachi's gang since they were kids. Kureji-san is a master at cooking, be it a noodle dish or something else.

Tips:
Be loud, his voice is almost always raised, especially when greeting and saying goodbye to customers. He was a former Yankii, the custom of rolling his (R)s got stuck in his way of annunciating words. He is very talkative and tends to go on and on and on, without noticing that he is.

  • "Irasshai!" (yell loudly)


    Optional Lines:

    "Oh Hell, I hope my old age isn't making me senile, am I seeing what I think I'm seeing?"

    "So you boys are finally back huh?"

    "That's great, where's the rest of you?"

  • "Oh, that's right. I'm sorry, I... I didn't mean to..." (calmly apologize)


    Optional Lines:

    "I'm not trying to pry but, what are you guys going to do?"

    "There's only four of you left, you'll have to start recruiting more people and that's going to take a long time. Maybe the Maybe I can contact some old friends and get you some..." (he is trailing off, feel free to stop whenever)

    "I'm sorry what?"

  • "You're going to let little Rei-chan go out there and fight? You guys must more desperate than I thought."


    Optional Lines:

    "I may not be blood related to any of you but I've known you all since you were children, you all grew up eating here, we've all shared so many memories together, good and bad. All of you practically grew up here since you guys kept coming in everyday."

    "I'm the closest thing you have to family outside of your own, and I just want to say how stupid this idea sounds."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Principal Nomura
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Unpaid

Role: Recurring
Age: 65 years old
Vocals: Aloof, clear and friendly

The principal of Kuro Neko High School. He is a very inviting and sunny person, having an attitude of unending happiness. Nomura tends to favorite the members of the Lucky 13 from all the other students at his school.

Tips:
He speaks very coherently, pronouncing every word with clarity. He has a tick when he finishes a sentence, he goes "Mm..." as if pondering something.

  • "Mr. Tanaka please refrain from attacking our returning students with your prejudice."


    Optional Lines:

    "I hope you are all ready for the school year, it will be a very busy one. Most especially for you Yankii."

    "If you are going to get into some trouble, do your best not to have it inside the school, we all know what the outcome is when that happens."

  • "You all missed the opening ceremony, but I welcome you all with open arms nonetheless."


    Optional Lines:

    "Hachi, make sure that you take Tokyo this time. This is your last chance afterall."

    "Good to have the Lucky 13 back, even if it is not all of you. I wish you all good luck."

    "Mr. Tanaka, let's go, now."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Extras (Female)
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Unpaid

Strictly female characters will be here. More than one auditionee can be cast for this role.

  • Ganguro Student (Gal Girl):

    "Like, I heard that she used to always hang out with them."


    Optional Lines:

    "I hate her so much! Like, she's so freaking annoying with her overly happy attitude, it pisses me off!"

    "Like, to be honest, you are not her type. That's like, super icky. Eww."

    "Wow, what a freaking loser! Like, what a crybaby!" (while laughing)

    "You better not be like, lying to us right now!" (flustered)

    "Move fatso!"

  • Yankii Student:

    "I want to punch her teeth in."


    Optional Lines:

    "N-no way! They can't be here!" (surprised)

    "M-move over, let me see!"

  • Glasses Girl:

    "Please... I'm not a part of this... just pick on him." (shy and scared)


    Optional Lines:

    "I'll stay quiet... I swear..."

    "I'm sorry but... better it be you than me..."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Extras (Background Noise)
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Unpaid

This role will be cast to many auditionees. Please have fun with this role, the more people get involved, the better the final outcome will be. We will contact you if your audition is chosen.

  • Students: (pick lines you want to perform)



    "No way! Let me see!"



    "Holy crap, it's true!"



    "Woah, this is going to be trouble."



    "I'm not trying to fight right now though."



    "Why would they even come back?"



    "Didn't they get sent to prison or something?"



    "We're so done."



    "I'm freaking out!"



    (Make something up if you'd like. Please keep it within the limits of the theme and story. If you would like to go off other VAs' auditions, go for it. Have fun.)

  • Restaurant Patrons: (pick lines you wish to perform)



    "So how did the meeting go?"



    "I should've gotten miso instead of shio. My diabetes won't like this."



    "It's time to eat!"



    "This place is surprisingly expensive."



    "Can I get another bowl over here!"



    (Make something up if you'd like. Please keep it within the limits of the theme and story. If you would like to go off other VAs' auditions, go for it. Have fun.)

  • Civilians: (pick lines you wish to perform)



    "Damn it, I shouldn't have said that to her/him."



    "I'm down to my last thousand. How am I going to live off of this? Why can't payday be sooner?"



    "Okay let's see, three slides of gobou (go-boo), a slab of pork, gram of chicken fat... and one snake's tail... what the hell is this list for anyway?"



    "Man, the city sure is loud, I kind of miss the country now that I think about it."



    "Woah, since when did all these Yankii show up? Freaking sick!"



    "These jeans are so damn tight... but I have to... be strong... sexiness is achieved through pain... oh... the pain."



    "That shop clerk is such an a**hole!."



    "I wonder if she'll/he'll like this movie, I'm so excited!"



    (Make something up if you'd like. Please keep it within the limits of the theme and story. If you would like to go off other VAs' auditions, go for it. Have fun.)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Daisuke Kimura
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Unpaid

Role: Extra
Age: 15 years
Vocals: Sprouting, alert and eager

A lieutenant in the gang "Red Wall". He is the second in command in his gang and is a loyal follower and friend to his leader. Kimura is not the most skillful fighter but has the most heart in his gang.

Tips:
Females VAs are welcome to audition for this role. He is still going through puberty so a deep voice is not required. Be boisterous and passionate when performing his lines. He rolls his (R)s due to Yankii custom.

  • "Never, as long as Hiro is standing... I will never stay down!"


    Optional Lines:

    "Rraaaahhh!" (yell)

    "N-never... I will keep fighting, even if it kills me..." (he is hurt)

    "Hiro... no, I can still fight, please, let me fight..." (struggling due to pain)

  • "No... we worked so hard..." (almost in tears)


    Optional Lines:

    "W-what do you mean Hiro?" (confused)

    "No... you can't... I-I'm not ready to-"

    "Matsumoto-san, thank you for the fight. Good luck to all of you." (very respectful)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Katsumi Isozaki
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Unpaid

Role: Extra
Age: 16 years old
Vocals: Bouncy, energized and solid

The captain of Kuro Neko High's softball team. She is very athletic and energetic, being a foil to her bestfriend, Saki Kasai. Isozaki is protective of those she is close with.

Tips:
She puts emphasis on certain words, sometimes to twist their meaning. Her voice does not fall or rise and is constant when speaking. She is loud.

  • "Interesting bunch aren't they?"


    Optional Lines:

    "I like the big one, he looks like he's friendly, just doesn't like to show it maybe."

    "That's their leader, he's pretty stoic isn't he?"

    "I say go for it, who knows, if you wait too long I might try something." (jokingly)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Hachi Matsumoto
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Unpaid

Role: Protagonist
Age: 19 years old
Vocals: Raspy, throaty and intense

The leader of the gang, "Lucky 13". He keeps calm in most situations but is not afraid to let his anger take him. Matsumoto is feared by many, due to his ferocity and skill in battle, being able to take down an entire gang of 30 Yankii by himself.

Tips:
He has a booming voice when speaking to rival Yankii and Bancho. Sounding like a charismatic and strong leader type is a must. He also rolls his (R)s on the regular since it is a Yankii custom to do so.

  • "We'll just meet with him at the station."


    Optional Lines:

    "Nice to see that you actually decided to join us."

    "Listen up! All of you!" (start yelling here)

    "I am Hachi Matsumoto! He is Jiro Akiyama! This is Ryouichi Matsuoka! The giant is Siju Hayazaki! They are my Uracho! I am your Bancho!"

    "We are the Lucky 13!" (Yelling the entire time)

  • "Is that right?"


    Optional Lines:

    "We are untouchable."

    "I dare you to try anything, go behind the principal's back, commit the slimy acts that a worm like you do, I dare you." (Whisper intimidatingly)

    "I will personally make sure you will never be able to show your ugly face again." (Whisper intimidatingly)

  • "Enough talk!"


    Optional Lines:

    "Let us show you why we are feared by all Yankii!"

    "Ooooooorrrrrrraaaahh!" (roll your (R) and yell)

    "You have the heart of a Bancho but you lack the guidance and experience that is needed to be one."

    "You pack a punch, I'll give you that."

    "You no longer control this ward. You've fought well, you've kept this title for a while, you have my respect but you lost. I am now the Bancho of Shibuya."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Ryouichi Matsuoka
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Unpaid

Role: Protagonist
Age: 19 years old
Vocals: Soft spoken, arrogant and intellectual

A lieutenant in the gang, "Lucky 13". He is the brains of the group, being both the voice of reason and the one who belittles his gang when acting unaccordingly. Matsuoka prefers to let other members do the fighting but is not afraid to jump in when needed.

Tips:
He sounds very full of himself and very pompous. He rarely rolls his (R)s, doing so only when yelling, even though it is a Yankii custom to do so frequently.

  • "He's late, so don't even ask."


    Optional Line:

    "How do you think they'll react to a bunch of formerly expelled students trying to take over their school?"

    "They will retaliate, we might end up fighting students in our school to take back what was lost."

    "It won't matter, we will be protected by the principal. Hachi's dad pulled some favors and convinced him to make sure we can't fail by getting expelled again."

  • "What do you expect from shabazo scum like him."


    Optional Lines:

    "He can try, but I have a contingency plan if he does."

    "I can already tell who wants to take us on, they can try." (With confidence)

    "Don't worry Hachi, we're going to go all the way this time. Ko will be proud of us. Of you."

  • "Do all of you really think you can take us on and actually manage to beat us?"


    Optional Lines:

    "That was the wrong answer."

    "Siju you're up first, put them to the ground."

    "Jiro, go for it."

    "It's all yours Hachi."

    "Well if you insist."

    "Ooooooooraaaahhh!" (yell)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Jiro Akiyama
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Unpaid

Role: Protagonist
Age: 19 years old
Vocals: Hotblooded, energetic and sly

A lieutenant in the gang, "Lucky 13". A smart aleck, cracking jokes and using sarcasm whenever he can, even during fights. Akiyama is known as the instigator to most of the fights him and his gang get into.

Tips:
He is extremely sarcastic. He is energetic and loud. Just like most Yankii, he rolls his (R)s to add emphasis to his manliness.

  • "Yo! Sorry I'm late, I thought I set my alarm last night."


    Optional Lines:

    "I'm hungry, did you guys eat? I could go for some reason food right now."

    "Is this from White Rat?"

    "Black velvet cake... for breakfast... thanks Siju, I definitely won't get a stomachache because of this. Wow."

    "I'll still eat it, I'm just saying, why cake of all things?"

  • "Great, how does this jackass even keep his job?"


    Optional Lines:

    "We finally get back after a year and a half and this is what we get as a greeting party. Just expell me now... again."

    "The principal looks so fat now."

    "Maybe, or... he was stress eating because we weren't here to make his life fun."

  • "Hey buddy, what's happening? Up top!" (fake friendly)


    Optional Lines:

    "Can't reach?"

    "Really? Because you look like you're from junior high."

    "I bet you can't give me a high five without jumping."

    "Woah, slow down there champ." (sarcastically)

    "What do you say you just give up and let us take your territory? It's not like you'll need."

    "What you do need, is some milk. Make your bones strong, take some naps and grow a few inches, I bet you can't even kick my nose." (be annoying)

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