Hokuraku
This blind swordsman serves the Nishiba-ryu dojo, where he imparts the way of the sword. He carries a heavy greatsword named "Edgeless" that never leaves his side. With martial prowess and virtue to match, he fully merits the title of Grandmaster. Though he lives in seclusion, his legend still echoes in teahouses and taverns, where storytellers chant: "Feuds fall silent, yet the heart's lamp burns on. A heavy blade eclipses the sun and moon; A solitary figure walks the edge of the world, With no path back to a homeland long lost."
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Hokuraku’s default look
"Teaching at the dojo consumes most of my days, so a quiet moment like this is a rare luxury. Since you've come to see me, won't you share a drink from my private collection? For today, let us leave behind the dust of the past and forget the wins and losses of the mahjong table. We'll speak only of the passing scenery… and ask nothing of the harsh world beyond this room."
Emotes
Bond Requirements
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Receiving Gift - Normal
My gratitude.
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Receiving Gift - Preferred
Too exquisite a vintage to drink alone. It calls for a worthy company.
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Bond Level Up Voice 5
Every time I visit Mahjong Soul Shrine, you extend such thoughtful care. Yet when the roles are reversed, I always end up relying on your aid at the dojo. It occurs to me that I have never properly hosted you... a poor return. The master has recently forced several days of leave upon me. Beyond playing mahjong here and practicing with my sword, I have little to occupy myself. Should you find time, come seek me out.
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Bond Level Up Voice 1
Many I meet are curious about my life by the sword. But I have severed those ties myself. All that remains here is a retainer of House Saionji.
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Bond Level Up Voice 2
I wasn't born blind. Cornered in a deadly trap with no retreat, I was saved by the former master of House Saionji. Henceforth, I cast aside my past. I have kept only one companion: this heavy sword he bestowed upon me, Edgeless. Years have gone by. I seek nothing else now, only to honor his trust by helping the young master come into her own.
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Bond Level Up Voice 3
For as long as I can remember, I have known no homeland, drifting through the world without purpose. They say, "Ask not whence one comes," yet when one's ties to home are cut, a man becomes a rootless weed. All these years I have waited... for a dialect, a folk melody, anything to tell me where my journey began, and where it should end.
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Bond Level Up Voice 4
Those who walk the path of the sword are but fate's forsaken. The fortunate lose only wealth; the wretched, their lives... I was once ensnared so deep it cost me my sight. You must not follow.
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隐藏语音 - 新年
The joy of the festival is proof of peaceful times. Yet to me, the clamor of gongs, fireworks, and cheers is far too harsh, so whenever the holidays fill the streets with noise, I rarely go out. Walking with you tonight, though, I find myself reminded that there's a certain comfort in returning to the bustle of the world once in a while. From the sound of the bells, we must be near Mahjong Soul Shrine. Since we've come this far, we might as well go in and offer a prayer – for peace in our days and quiet, lasting joy.
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隐藏语音 - 情人节
To think such a festival exists in One Han City... Intriguing. We who walk the way of the sword are a stubborn lot – too proud to accept favors, ever wary of hidden motives. Yet we forget that the very world we wander is tangled with favors, grudges, and human ties... You have always treated me with honor and kindness. Here, take this – an inner discipline technique to steady your spirit. Its principles may be hard to grasp at first. Should you find them obscure, we shall study them together.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 1
Hmm. Your breath is measured and fluid – as the sole disciple of the current master of Nishiba-ryu, you've clearly dedicated yourself to the blade. There's still room to refine your edge, but your understanding cuts deeper than that of my students. Should time allow, join me during my next lesson. They would benefit from observing your form.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 2
The world is clamorous, hence the cacophony. I once feared that blindness would leave me lost in the noise. Yet, through discipline, I've found the opposite to be true. Now, I hear everything clearly – every presence, every event, every hushed word... A curious technique, indeed. Pity it's not one I can share.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 3
It took me years to find a map with such exquisite relief. I do not know where my homeland lies, yet we of the sword trust our intuition. I shall remain here until I witness the young master truly stand on her own. Perhaps, some day after that... should my fingers trace a groove that stirs a memory... that pulse shall be my compass. That is when I depart.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 4
Yuan Feng is gifted, yet his spirit is restless. He learned a mere handful of moves at the dojo, then abandoned his training for his fortune-telling stall. If he ever brings disgrace to the Saionji name... Every time I bring it up, he evades me with clever words. I can never get through to him. If you cross paths, speak some sense into him for me.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 5
In my chamber burns incense, day and night. It is not lit for pleasure, but to drown out all other scents. One Han City knows nothing of the smell of blood. The cloying sweetness of flowers and food clogs the senses... Steeping in such smells, even a swordsman's edge may dull.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 6
You wish to handle my sword? If you're that eager, you may touch it as you please. But be careful. Should your grip falter, it could harm you. For now, content yourself with feeling its weight. When you've learned some forms and gained true skill, I will teach you how to wield it.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 7
To keep my edge keen, the incense in my chamber burns ceaselessly. The city is a clutter of foul smells, yet I've found one exception that does not offend – the faint scent of cherry blossoms you bring from Mahjong Soul Shrine... I've changed to a subtler blend in the censer. Now, when you arrive, the wind will let me know.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 8
I intended to visit the tavern for some wine... yet after losing my way, I found myself here again. People at the dojo like to say I'm "blind of eye, but clear of heart." It seems that no matter how well I hear the wind, I cannot always command my path. Still, hearing your voice amid my wandering is a blessing. Could I borrow your arm to guide me through these bustling streets? I shall treat you to the wine in return. What do you say?
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Login Voice - Normal
Those footsteps... It's you. How have you been?
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Login Voice - Max Bond
I hear your step. Good timing, share a cup with me.
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Bond
I knew it was you from ten paces away. Please, make yourself at home. My humble abode is graced today. A stick of calming incense, two bowls of amber wine... Even a mere swordsman can put on a bit of refinement now and then. They say life is like wine. This brew has aged underground for years, yet it is only when shared that it truly finds its flavor.
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SP - Entering Friends Room
Honored.
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SP - Ready in Friends Room
...Enough rest.
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Voice when obtained
The name is Hokuraku, a retainer of House Saionji. I am but a swordsman here to seek company through tiles. Matters beyond tiles and blades can wait.
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Kita
Kita. Ready yourself.
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Chii
Chii
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Double Riichi
Double Riichi. Taking the initiative.
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Kan
Kan
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Pon
Pon
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Riichi
Riichi. Victory will be mine.
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Ron
Ron. You fall.
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Tsumo
Tsumo. Your struggle is futile.
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White
White
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North
North
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Fully Outside Hand
Fully Outside Hand
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True Nine Gates
True Nine Gates
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Big Three Dragons
Big Three Dragons
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Four Big Winds
Four Big Winds
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Blessing of Earth
Blessing of Earth
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Double Riichi
Double Riichi
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East
East
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Dora
Dora
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Dora 10
Dora 10
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Dora 11
Dora 11
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Dora 12
Dora 12
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Lots of Dora
Lots of Dora
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Dora 2
Dora 2
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Dora 3
Dora 3
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Dora 4
Dora 4
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Dora 5
Dora 5
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Dora 6
Dora 6
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Dora 7
Dora 7
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Dora 8
Dora 8
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Dora 9
Dora 9
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North Repeat
Double North
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East Repeat
Double East
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South Repeat
Double South
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West Repeat
Double West
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All Simples
All Simples
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All Triplets
All Triplets
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Twice Pure Double Sequence
Twice Pure Double Sequence
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Green
Green
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Thirteen-wait Thirteen Orphans
Thirteen-wait Thirteen Orphans
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Thirteen Orphans
Thirteen Orphans
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Under the Sea
Under the Sea
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Under the River
Under the River
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All Terminals and Honors
All Terminals and Honors
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Half Outside Hand
Half Outside Hand
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Half Flush
Half Flush
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Nine Gates
Nine Gates
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After a Kan
After a Kan
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Riichi
Riichi
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Mangan at Draw
Mangan at Draw
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All Green
All Green
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South
South
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Pinfu
Pinfu
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Robbing a Kan
Robbing a Kan
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Seven Pairs
Seven Pairs
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All Terminals
All Terminals
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Full Flush
Full Flush
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Three Concealed Triplets
Three Concealed Triplets
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Three Quads
Three Quads
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Triple Triplets
Triple Triplets
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Mixed Triple Sequence
Mixed Triple Sequence
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Four Concealed Triplets
Four Concealed Triplets
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Single-wait Four Concealed Triplets
Single-wait Four Concealed Triplets
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Four Quads
Four Quads
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Blessing of Heaven
Blessing of Heaven
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West
West
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Little Three Dragons
Little Three Dragons
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Four Little Winds
Four Little Winds
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Pure Double Sequence
Pure Double Sequence
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Ippatsu
Ippatsu
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Pure Straight
Pure Straight
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Red
Red
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Tsumo
Tsumo
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All Honors
All Honors
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Finishing a game in 1st place
This is merely the first peak.
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Match End - 1st Place (win by high points)
There is no victor over me but myself.
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Match End - 1st Place (win by Ron)
You're in the way.
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Baiman
Baiman
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Nine Different Terminals and Honors
Nine Different Terminals and Honors
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Counted Yakuman
Counted Yakuman
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Mangan
Mangan
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No-ten (No Ready Hand)
No-ten. Too much noise...
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Sanbaiman
Sanbaiman
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Four-Wind Discarded
Four-Wind Discarded
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Four-kan Abortion
Four-Kan Abortion
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Four-player Riichi
Four-Player Riichi
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Haneman
Haneman
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Tenpai (Ready Hand)
Tenpai. One step away.
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Yakuman
Yakuman
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Double Yakuman
Double Yakuman
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Triple Yakuman
Triple Yakuman
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Quadruple Yakuman
Quadruple Yakuman
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Quintuple Yakuman
Quintuple Yakuman
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Sextuple Yakuman
Sextuple Yakuman
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SP - When discarding a Dora
To discard is to gain.
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SP - Tenpai with Baiman/Sanbaiman
The footsteps of victory approach.
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SP - When discarding multiple identical tiles in a row
A misread...?
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SP - Less than 10 tiles remaining
Time's running thin. We end this now.
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Match Start
Blades are blind. Watch your step.
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SP - Tenpai with Yakuman
Seize the opening. One strike to settle this.
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Terminals in All Sets
Terminals in All Sets
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Root
Root
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2/5/8 Triplets
2/5/8 Triplets
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Single Wait after 4 Triplets
Single Wait after 4 Triplets
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Dealing into Win after Kan
Dealing into Win after Kan
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Seven Pairs with One Duplicate
Seven Pairs with One Duplicate
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Pure Triplets
Pure Triplets
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Pure Single Wait after 4 Triplets
Pure Single Wait after 4 Triplets
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Pure Seven Pairs with One Duplicate
Pure Seven Pairs with One Duplicate
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Pure Seven Pairs
Pure Seven Pairs
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Pure Four Quads
Pure Four Quads
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All Terminals
All Terminals
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Four Quads
Four Quads
Spot Voices
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Spot Voice 1
表示惊讶
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Spot Voice 2
表示肯定
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Spot Voice 3
表示否定
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Spot Voice 4
打招呼
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Spot Voice 5
告别
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Spot Voice 6
承接
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Spot Voice 7
叹气
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Spot Voice 8
高兴
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Spot Voice 9
生气
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Spot Voice 10
递进
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Spot Voice 11
转折
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Spot Voice 12
疑惑
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Spot Voice 13
ex1
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Spot Voice 14
ex2
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