Kumamon has reportedly received 533 Valentine’s Day gifts, according to the Kumanichi - enough to fill ten boxes. A little calculation (let’s see … carry the zero …) shows that to be 533 more than I received.
The paper notes that his heart haul is his largest yet, 30% greater than last year, and includes loving sweets from such countries as Taiwan and Hong Kong. According to Kumamon’s spokesperson, “We are delighted that fans both domestic and foreign have shown their love following the quakes.” Plans are underway to return the love on White Day, March 14.
A reporter trying to interview the always-energetic Kumamon asked if these gifts would destroy his diet, and the rolly-polly guy suddenly froze. As is his custom, there was no comment. - William