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I didn't know this about you,cause I'm a big,I told you I'm a huge fan of the show backstage,but I'm shocked at how tall you are. 我不知道你的这一点 我在后台跟你说 我很喜欢这部剧 但你居然有这么高 It's unusual.Actually,w