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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 301: Memories

What happens in chapter 301

Meruem recovers from near death with increased power, but suffers short-term memory loss from an explosion. His guards Pouf and Youpi explain their loyalty and the events leading to his condition while he struggles to recall anything prior.

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Dark storm clouds churn violently across the sky as heavy sound effects rumble through the scene. The Hunter × Hunter logo and chapter number appear in the upper left. A large speech bubble in the upper right poses a looming question: 'WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE KING AFTER HIS NEAR DEATH ...?' Massive stylized sound effects dominate the lower half of the page, exploding outward from a central point with radiating impact lines and debris, conveying an overwhelming force or transformation.
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Multiple characters react with shock and excitement amid flying debris and large sound effects. On the left, a close-up shows a wide-eyed figure in a helmet-like headpiece with an open mouth. Below, a bald character with glasses stares upward in awe, sweat flying. In the lower left, a young character with messy hair and facial injuries looks up with wide eyes and an open mouth. On the right, a standing figure in a hat and dark outfit holds a small object while surrounded by swirling energy and motion lines. A winged character with glasses and a bow tie floats nearby with an excited expression. Large 'オオオオ' sound effects overlay the entire scene as dust and fragments scatter through the air.
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Meruem stands tall and powerfully in the center, his body radiating new strength with clenched fists and a commanding presence. Surrounding him, his loyal followers react with intense emotion. One exclaims, "AND NOW WE ARE PART OF HIM....! WHAT AN HONOR!! WHAT A BLESSING!!" Another adds, "OUR FLESH AIDED HIM ....!!" while a third declares, "HE'S CLEARLY... MORE POWERFUL THAN HE WAS BEFORE!! CLEARLY!!" A voice notes, "IT'S AS IF WE'RE SHARING HIS CONSCIOUSNESS !!" The King himself is shown in close detail as the group senses his heartbeat and body heat. One states, "THE KING ..." and another replies, "THAT'S WHY WE CAN TELL ....!!" In the final panel, Meruem stands with his back partially turned as the small winged figure and others react in shock to a bright flash, with the narration declaring "IS CONFUSED ...!?"
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In the rocky terrain under a cloudy sky, the small winged character suggests, "MAYBE WE SHOULD RETURN TO THE PALACE..." and asks, "MERYEM-SAMA... HOW DO YOU FEEL?" Pouf replies, "MY COPY WILL BE HERE SOON..." and offers, "IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FEED AGAIN, YOU CAN." Meruem stands with his back turned, hand near his face. A close-up shows Meruem's intense eyes as he questions, "SO THAT FLAVOR WAS REAL..." and "FEED...?" Nearby, the group discusses the name "MERYEM" called in a flash of light. One admits, "AND I COULDN'T TELL IF IT WAS A DREAM OR NOT..." Meruem's face fills the final panel beneath his hat as he states, "I CAN'T REMEMBER ....!!" and asks, "WHY... AM I HERE?"
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The helmeted fighter stands tall, declaring that their entire body is filled with strength and that they feel no pain. A small winged figure with glasses hovers nearby, reacting with shock as a bright flash erupts and a tiny creature appears. The narration reveals that the fighter has lost their memory. In a close panel the fighter's foot presses against debris while two small objects labeled 'FEELS HAZY...' and 'ONLY MY HEAD' float in the air. The light-haired girl looks up with wide eyes as the fighter, now standing in a rocky outdoor area, points a cannon-like arm and asks why she looks that way. The girl responds that she sent out her copy to finish any remaining enemies. The small winged figure watches from the side.
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The light-haired girl tells the helmeted fighter that even if they are trying to protect her, lying is a form of betrayal. The small winged figure with glasses angrily demands they not do it again. The fighter stands with their cannon arm extended toward a small creature on the ground. In a close-up the girl shouts that she fed on the fighter. The fighter questions whether they fed. The small winged figure and the tiny creature react with alarm, asking what happened and demanding an explanation. The girl and the small winged figure both insist that they knew what would happen and that offering themselves was their own decision. The girl adds that she needs to confirm something first.
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A close-up shows Pouf leaning forward with wide eyes, asking Meruem, "DO YOU REMEMBER THE DAY WE FIRST SERVED YOU...?" and "IF YOU REMEMBER WHAT YOUPI AND I USED TO LOOK LIKE..." In the next panels a figure wearing a hat and goggles replies, "I DON'T KNOW." Pouf continues, "BUT I DON'T REMEMBER ANYTHING BEFORE OR AFTER THAT." The figure responds, "NO... MAYBE I SHOULD SAY I REMEMBERED WHO YOU WERE." and "I COULD TELL AT A GLANCE THAT YOU WERE MY GUARDS, POUF AND YOUPI..." An explosion erupts nearby with the sound effect "EXPLOSION...?" and a voice shouts "YES!!" The figure concludes, "IT MUST BE A SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS DUE TO THE EXPLOSION." Meruem appears in the final panel, saying "...MERYEM-SAMA."
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A panel shows the hat-wearing figure's eye with the text "ONE ON ONE...!!!" Pouf's face appears beside a smoky battlefield image labeled "FOUGHT ONE ON ONE..." and "SO... I..." Pouf declares, "THOSE SNEAKY HUMANS USED A BOMB" and "BUT YOU CAME HERE TO FIGHT THE ENEMY ONE ON ONE." He continues, "AND BETRAYED YOUR HONOR!!" In a dramatic panel Pouf gestures with open hands, saying, "SO EVEN KNOWING YOU MIGHT REBUKE US, WE DID ALL WE COULD TO HELP YOU RECOVER!!" and "BUT WE COULDN'T BEAR TO SEE YOU WOUNDED," followed by "YOU ARE TOO STRONG AND TOO LUCKY FOR ANY HUMAN BOMB TO KILL YOU!!" The hat-wearing figure shouts, "WE ONLY GAVE THEM BACK TO YOU!!" and "YOU OWN OUR BODIES ANYWAY!!" The final panel shows the hat-wearing figure with a determined expression and glowing effects, declaring, "THAT WILL SURELY HELP YOU REGAIN YOUR MEMORY!!" and "LET'S RETURN TO THE PALACE...!!"
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Pouf stares intensely with wide eyes and an open mouth, his clawed hand raised near his face as he resolves his plan. "I'LL RETURN TO THE PALACE AHEAD OF THEM AND KILL KOMUGI!!" he declares. He transforms into a large winged insect form and flies forward through radiating speed lines. "AND KILL KOMUGI!!" Narration bursts outward: "HE WILL HAVE NO OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER HER!! THE KING HAS NO MEMORIES OF HER NOW!! IF I DESTROY HER NOW," In a rocky cavern, Pouf stands in full humanoid insect form with segmented limbs and a raised weapon, shouting "FIRST... FIRST I HAVE TO KILL KOMUGI!!" A tiny winged humanoid figure floats nearby. To the right, a spiky-haired character crouches with hand near his mouth, thinking "SHOULD I CONVINCE PITOU!? GET RID OF THE HUMANS!? NO!!!"
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Explosive motion lines and impact shapes fill the page as a circular burst radiates outward with multiple X-shaped strikes and debris. The spiky-haired character looks up sharply with wide eyes and a determined expression, hand raised near his face. "OPPORTUNITY!!!" he exclaims in one burst. "THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME" he continues in another.
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A massive hand reaches forward against a dark, smoky background as a voice declares, "WHO CARES WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THAT!!" Another voice adds, "IF I KILL HER,". Below, a striped-tailed figure stands with its back turned. A circular panel shows a distant view with the words "THAT'S PLENTY OF TIME TO KILL HER...!!!" and a warning that "IF THE KING HEADS FOR THE PALACE NOW... IT WILL TAKE HIM 20 MINUTES AT FULL SPEED...". In a large rocky landscape, a goggled character in a dark outfit holds a small creature close, stating "THEY FEEL AS NATURAL AS IF I'D HAD THEM ALL MY LIFE." Nearby figures react with surprise, one exclaiming "OH!". At the bottom, motion lines burst as the same character declares, "I CAN FLY IMMEDIATELY."
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Explosive motion lines and impact effects fill the top as a winged figure rockets forward through the air. In the next panels, Knuckle shouts, "YOU CAN GET THERE IN 15 MINUTES." and "IF YOU HURRY, NORTH!!" A distant winged silhouette flies against clouds while a voice asks, "WHICH WAY TO THE PALACE ?" Killua stares with wide eyes and an open mouth. Below, a small figure flies over rocky terrain. Close-ups show Palm and another character with shocked expressions. Finally, a voice states, "...THERE."
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A determined figure in a helmet leans forward against the darkness, eyes wide as he demands, "THE ANSWER I WANT". Another speech bubble follows: "IS THERE ...!!!". Below, two small panels capture tense reactions: a light-haired character stares with wide eyes and a grim expression, while a glasses-wearing character sweats heavily, face strained. The page erupts into a massive impact illustration showing a bright central burst with radiating black motion lines and debris flying outward, conveying sudden violent force.
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A figure streaks through the air at extreme speed, body angled forward with motion blur and radiating speed lines as narration reads "HE'S FAST ...!!!" and "IF I DON'T HURRY, HE'LL CATCH UP TO ME!!". In a close-up, the glasses-wearing character clutches their head in panic, shouting "HURRY!! MY COPY!!" while calculating "16 MINUTES...!? NO!! AT THIS RATE, HE'LL GET THERE IN 5 MINUTES!! I'VE ONLY GOT 2-3 MINUTES". The final panels show a muscular character with a book raised high, finger pointing upward, declaring "HE WILL REMEMBER !!" and "UNITING ALL LIFE IS HIS ONLY GOAL!!", while another panel depicts a long corridor with the line "I'M BETTING" and text about people lined up in front of the palace.
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A young girl with spiky pigtails stands motionless in a white dress, gripping a long staff with both hands and staring forward with a blank, intense expression. Radiating impact lines burst outward as two large speech bubbles declare "HE DOESN'T SEE THAT GIRL!!" and "IF ONLY". Below, a close-up panel shows a clawed hand and a sharp eye. A creature with a long snout and insectoid features declares "AS ONE WHO IS FULFILLING THE QUEEN'S WISHES!! AS HIS GUARD !!". In the bottom splash panel, a massive winged creature with dark, tattered wings explodes forward through a shattered stone archway and wooden debris, its body low to the ground as it charges down a wooden-floored corridor. Two jagged speech bubbles scream "I MUST DESTROY THAT LOWLY HUMAN GIRL!!!" and "I MUST DESTROY HER!!!" while motion lines and dust clouds emphasize its furious advance.
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A light-haired figure with large black wings leaps through the air in a narrow corridor, body twisted mid-motion with one leg extended and arms positioned for combat. Motion lines streak behind the figure. In the next panel the same figure lands amid rubble, one hand braced on broken stone while the other is clenched. A small dark creature lies partially buried in debris nearby. Speech bubbles read "WHERE DID THEY GO!?" and "THEY'RE GONE ...!?". The figure's posture shows urgency as it scans the destroyed area. The final panel is a dramatic close-up of a massive clenched fist filling the frame, radiating speed lines outward.
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A powerful impact erupts across the page as one fighter is hurled backward through the air, body twisting from the force of the blow. Motion lines streak wildly while a muscular figure lunges forward, clutching a smaller body close while delivering the strike. Large jagged letters explode on the right: HAKOWARE!!!. Below, three inset panels capture the aftermath. The first shows scattered footprints on dark ground. The second reveals a wide-eyed, spiky-haired character staring upward in shock. The third shows a stern man in profile, sweat visible, with a tiny wide-eyed creature clinging near his shoulder, both reacting to the sudden violence.
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Pouf presses one hand over his left eye, the other eye staring intensely forward as he declares, "I CAN 'SEE' YOU NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE...!!" A second balloon continues, "I HAD ALREADY SEEN YOU WITH THIS EYE... I NEVER FELT THEM BEFORE THE COCOON...!" Dark abstract shapes and floating particles surround him. In the middle tier, a character looks upward asking "WHAT IS THAT?" while Pouf's face appears in a panel labeled "POUF". Nearby, another figure exclaims "IT WAS SO SUDDEN...! I NEVER FELT THEM APPROACH...!!!" and a shocked voice cries "WHAT!? WHO JUST ATTACKED MY COPY!?" At the bottom, a small round creature with the number 233 displayed reacts with surprise alongside a wide-eyed spiky-haired character.
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A small panel shows a figure in a hat declaring, "WE MUST HURRY." Nearby, another voice states, "MY COPY WAS ATTACKED BY THE ENEMY." A wide-eyed character responds, "I DON'T KNOW... IT APPEARS." The scene shifts to a dramatic horizontal panel of several figures hurtling through the air amid swirling black energy and motion lines. Below, close-ups reveal a character with a prominent forehead mark whose eyes widen as they shout, "THE KING... IS STILL ALIVE!!" Beside them, a spiky-haired boy stares in shock, while another figure looks on with a tense expression. Vertical text along the left edge reads, "THE KING HEADS TOWARDS THE PALACE! AND A SHUDDER RUNS THROUGH THE HUNTERS ONCE MORE!!" At the bottom, the chapter number appears: "No. 301 / END."
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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 301: Memories

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Chapter 301 summary

Meruem recovers from near death with increased power, but suffers short-term memory loss from an explosion. His guards Pouf and Youpi explain their loyalty and the events leading to his condition while he struggles to recall anything prior. Pouf secretly plans to eliminate Komugi before the King can remember her and races ahead, prompting a pursuit involving Knuckle, Killua, and Palm as the group heads toward the palace.

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Key facts in chapter 301

  • This is the title page for chapter 301 titled MEMORIES.
  • Multiple characters display visible shock or excitement on this page.
  • Meruem displays visibly increased power and presence Followers sense a shared consciousness with Meruem Meruem's physical condition includes strong heartbeat and body heat
  • Meruem cannot recall his name or recent events Pouf refers to a copy of himself arriving soon The name Meryem was heard in a flash of light
  • The helmeted fighter claims full-body strength with no bad feeling. A memory-loss revelation occurs via bright flash effect. The light-haired girl sent a copy to eliminate leftover enemies.
  • The light-haired girl accuses the fighter of lying as betrayal. The girl confirms she fed on the fighter. Both the girl and the small winged figure claim the decision was their own.
  • Pouf directly questions Meruem about his memory of the guards The explosion is identified as the cause of short-term memory loss Meruem is referred to with the honorific "-sama" Pouf and Youpi are confirmed as Meruem's royal guards
  • Pouf accuses humans of using a bomb in a dishonorable manner The guards claim they acted to help Meruem recover from wounds Meruem is said to own the guards' bodies The group plans to return to the palace
  • Pouf plans to kill Komugi to prevent the King from regaining memories The King currently has no memories of Komugi Pouf is in insect form while flying and humanoid form in the cavern
  • The spiky-haired character sees a critical opening Intense motion and impact effects emphasize the moment's urgency
  • Knuckle has grown functional wings. The group is concerned about the King's speed to the palace. Palm is present and reacting to the events. A small creature is being carried by Knuckle.
  • Knuckle directs the group north toward the palace. The destination can be reached in fifteen minutes by air. Killua and Palm are traveling with Knuckle. The palace is visible in the distance from their flight path.
  • Helmeted character is shown in profile with a determined expression. Two smaller panels focus on facial reactions of two different characters. A large splash panel depicts an explosive impact effect.
  • A character is shown flying at high speed with motion effects. Time pressure of only 2-3 minutes is explicitly stated. A character references people lined up in front of the palace. A muscular character holds a book while making a declaration.
  • The girl holds a staff vertically in front of her. The winged creature has multiple limbs and tattered wings. The setting is a damaged wooden corridor with stone elements.
  • The winged figure has light-colored hair and wears a white top. The environment is heavily damaged with scattered rubble. A small creature is visible among the debris.
  • The attack is labeled HAKOWARE!!! in large stylized text.
  • Pouf claims to have seen the target with his eye prior to the cocoon. The attack on the copy occurred without any sensed approach.
  • Chapter 301 ends on this page. The King is confirmed to be alive and moving toward the palace. Hunters react with visible shock to the news.
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  • Dark swirling clouds fill the upper panels suggesting chaos and aftermath. Large 'ドドド' sound effects repeat across the sky indicating heavy rumbling. Chapter logo and 'No. 301 ◆ MEMORIES' placed prominently in the top left. Question text floats in a jagged bubble on the right side of the clouds. Massive bold 'オオオオオ' characters dominate the center and bottom. Radiating lines burst from a central vertical point like an explosion or awakening. Clouds part dramatically around the largest sound effects. White negative space emphasizes the force of the central burst.
  • Large overlapping 'オオオオ' sound effects cover much of the page. Dust clouds and debris fly outward from the center. The standing figure holds a small rectangular object near their face. Sweat drops and motion lines emphasize surprise reactions. A vertical pipe or structure runs down the left side of the main panel. The winged character has small wing-like appendages on their back. Facial expressions show open mouths and wide eyes across all figures. Background shows scattered mechanical or rocky fragments.
  • Meruem stands centrally with enhanced muscular build and striped arm guards Bright impact lines and aura surround Meruem's raised arm Small winged figure hovers near Meruem's legs with wide eyes Left character has messy hair and wide excited eyes Right character has glasses and wing-like accessories Dark rocky ground visible in bottom panel Large central flash effect with radiating lines in final panel Meruem's posture shows strength and forward lean Facial expressions show awe and shock on all surrounding faces Clothing details include tight bodysuit on Meruem with segmented armor
  • Meruem stands on rocky cliff with back mostly to viewer Small winged character flies near Meruem Pouf appears in human form with spiky hair Close-up of Meruem's eyes showing sharp gaze Meruem wears wide hat casting shadow over face Rocky mountainous background with clouds Small dark creature floating in background Speech bubbles positioned around characters in standard manga layout Meruem's expression in final panel shows confusion and intensity
  • helmeted fighter's cannon arm extended forward bright starburst effect around the tiny creature small winged figure hovering with shocked expression two floating oval objects labeled 'FEELS HAZY...' and 'ONLY MY HEAD' fighter's foot pressing down on debris light-haired girl's wide-eyed upward gaze fighter standing in rocky terrain with tail-like striped appendage motion lines around the cannon barrel small creature cowering near the fighter's leg
  • sword-like blade near the light-haired girl's head cannon arm pointed at the small creature with impact burst close-up of the girl's lips and the fighter's face small winged figure and tiny creature reacting in shock motion lines radiating from the cannon girl's determined expression while speaking small winged figure's angry glare
  • Close-up of Pouf's intense face with wide eyes and sweat drop Speech bubbles positioned above and to the right of Pouf Hat-wearing figure shown in profile and front view with goggles Explosion cloud and debris on the left side of a panel Meruem depicted with wings and a serious expression on the right Bright impact burst around a small Pouf figure in the center Motion lines and smoke indicating sudden blast Goggles reflecting light on the hat figure
  • Close-up eye of the hat-wearing figure with intense glare Pixelated battlefield silhouette showing one-on-one combat Pouf's hand gestures with open palms facing upward Smoke and debris background behind Pouf Hat-wearing figure's head tilted back with open mouth Radiating lines around the hat-wearing figure's head in the final panel Pouf's hair flowing dramatically to the right
  • Pouf's wide-eyed intense stare and open mouth clawed hand gesture near face large insect wings with motion lines radiating speed lines during flight weapon raised overhead in cavern tiny winged figure hovering spiky-haired character crouched with hand to mouth dark rocky cavern background
  • massive radiating speed lines and impact bursts multiple X-shaped black strikes crossing the panel circular debris-filled explosion in center spiky-haired character's upward gaze and raised hand intense close-up on determined facial expression
  • A large reaching hand dominates the top panel against swirling darkness. Striped tail visible on a crouched figure facing away. Circular inset panel shows a distant palace silhouette. Goggles and headgear on the central flying character. Small creature held gently in the character's arms. Rocky cliff terrain with multiple small background figures. Motion lines and impact shapes at the bottom panel. Wings or flight apparatus implied by posture and declaration.
  • Large speed lines and circular motion effects in the splash panel. Winged silhouette against a cloudy sky. Knuckle's intense forward-facing expression with glasses. Killua's spiky hair and wide-eyed reaction. Palm's glasses visible in close-up reaction shot. Small flying figure over dark rocky ground. Multiple reaction faces in bottom panels.
  • Close-up helmeted face with intense gaze and sweat drops Two small reaction panels side by side showing shock and strain Large radial impact burst with thick black speed lines Speech bubbles positioned above and left of the helmeted speaker High-contrast black and white shading emphasizing motion and impact
  • Full-body flying pose with extreme speed lines radiating outward Close-up panicked face with glasses and sweat Muscular figure striking a dramatic upward pose with book Long perspective tunnel or hallway with motion streaks Multiple large speech bubbles with exclamation marks
  • Young girl stands centered holding a staff with both hands, blank intense stare. Radiating white impact lines surround the girl from top and sides. Speech bubbles placed left and right of the girl. Close-up of a sharp eye and clawed hand in a small panel. Large winged creature bursts through broken stone archway. Wooden floorboards and debris scatter under the creature's charge. Tattered dark wings spread wide behind the creature. Motion lines and dust clouds fill the corridor background.
  • Light-haired figure with black wings shown in dynamic leaping pose. Figure's clothing is a white shirt and dark pants. Rubble and broken stone fill the lower panels. Small creature partially visible among debris. Large fist shown in extreme close-up with radiating lines. Motion lines and impact effects throughout the page.
  • Large impact SFX reading HAKOWARE!!! dominates the upper right. Heavy speed lines radiate from the central clash. Scattered footprints appear in the lower left panel. The stern man sweats while maintaining a focused expression. A small creature clings to the stern man's shoulder with wide eyes. The spiky-haired character shows clear shock with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • Pouf covers his left eye with one hand while speaking. Abstract dark shapes and particles float around Pouf. A panel explicitly labels the character as POUF. The number 233 appears on the small creature's body. Shock lines and motion effects surround the lower characters.
  • Horizontal action panel with black energy streaks and motion lines showing figures in flight. Close-up of character with circular forehead mark and intense eyes. Spiky-haired boy with wide-eyed shocked expression. Small panel with character wearing a hat. Vertical text running along the left margin of the page. Chapter end marker at bottom center.

Chimera Ant arc

  1. 298Rose
  2. 299Revival
  3. 300Insurance
  4. 301Memories
  5. 302Target
  6. 303Pain
  7. 304Magic

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