Nakayama Festa - Revision history

Strawberriesshi: /* Trivia */ Organized points regarding Nakayama's owners, and named her first in the article (Nobuko Izumi). Also added sources for them.

2026-07-21T07:43:56Z

Trivia: Organized points regarding Nakayama's owners, and named her first in the article (Nobuko Izumi). Also added sources for them.

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	** The name of the team is also a reference to the song "When the Violets Bloom", as that was the favorite song of Nakayama’s previous owner.		** The name of the team is also a reference to the song "When the Violets Bloom", as that was the favorite song of Nakayama’s previous owner.
	** That team name was chosen because violets symbolize modesty and sincerity, and also bloom in places where most people may overlook them. This correlates with Nakayama’s character of being an underdog, mostly being overlooked and barely talked about.		** That team name was chosen because violets symbolize modesty and sincerity, and also bloom in places where most people may overlook them. This correlates with Nakayama’s character of being an underdog, mostly being overlooked and barely talked about.
	* Nakayama ~~often goes to the hospital to visit someone.~~		* There are many references to Nakayama's real-life first owner, Nobuko Izumi, who sadly passed away from esophagus cancer during the horse's career.<ref>https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8A%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF#2009%E5%B9%B4%E3%83%BB3%E6%AD%B3</ref><ref>https://nakayama-racehorseowners.or.jp/main/salon/item/1719/1</ref>
	** This is a reference to Nakayama’s previous owner, who ~~died to~~ esophagus cancer during the ~~horse’s~~ career.		** Nakayama mentions visiting a special someone in hospital.
	*** ~~Her previous owner is also referenced in~~ Nakayama’s ~~career as her~~ elementary teacher ~~who~~ helped ~~her~~ realize her ~~drive~~ for racing.		** Nakayama’s elementary teacher is based on Nobuko. She helped Nakayama realize her desire for racing, but has since fallen ill. Due to her illness, Nakayama said she'd give hope to her.
			*** In real life, following Nobuko's passing, Nakayama would win the Takarazuka Kinen, and place second in the Arc, reigniting Japanese hopes to win the race.
			**** Furthermore, Sirius also mentions to her trainer that the hope for Japan winning the Arc has started to diminish.
			**Nakayama knows a bit of opera, as Nobuko was a fan of opera, specifically the [[wikipedia:Takarazuka_Revue\|Takarazuka Revue]].
			***Nakayama's second owner, who was also Nobuko's father, named his Arc team after his daughter's favourite song, which was performed by them.
			* Sadly, Nakayama Festa's second owner, Shinichi Izumi, would pass away as well on August 26th, 2016.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153335/https://p.nikkansports.com/goku-uma/news/article.zpl?topic_id=1&id=1703720&year=2016&month=09&day=02</ref>
			** On August 25th, 2025, in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDVUc4Ey1xk Pakatube video about the game Word Wolf], Gold Ship mentions that Nakayama Festa couldn't show up to play because she had to visit someone in the hospital, referencing the fact the next day would be the 9th anniversary of Shinichi's passing.
	* She was once suspended from racing.		* She was once suspended from racing.
	* During a game of "Who is the closest to Stay Gold", Nakayama surprisingly won (much to Dream Journey’s dismay) as she sees Stay Gold as her ideal.		* During a game of "Who is the closest to Stay Gold", Nakayama surprisingly won (much to Dream Journey’s dismay) as she sees Stay Gold as her ideal.
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	** During the summer camp, the Umamusume traveled to Sapporo, but since she lost, she withdrew from the Arc.		** During the summer camp, the Umamusume traveled to Sapporo, but since she lost, she withdrew from the Arc.
	*** IRL, when Buena Vista ran in the Sapporo Kinen, she lost, and thus plans for making her race in the Arc were changed.		*** IRL, when Buena Vista ran in the Sapporo Kinen, she lost, and thus plans for making her race in the Arc were changed.
	* When her teacher fell ill, she talked about how she'd give hope to her.
	** Sirius also mentions this to her trainer that the hope for Japan winning the Arc has started to diminish.
	*** This could be a reference to her IRL counterpart reigniting Japan’s hope of winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after his miraculous second-place victory.
	* In her career, when she was being interviewed, the reporters were wary of her potentially losing horribly at the Arc.		* In her career, when she was being interviewed, the reporters were wary of her potentially losing horribly at the Arc.
	** IRL, when Nakayama Festa was registered to join the Arc, it surprised many Japanese people that an underdog with inconsistent records could possibly put up a good fight at the Arc.		** IRL, when Nakayama Festa was registered to join the Arc, it surprised many Japanese people that an underdog with inconsistent records could possibly put up a good fight at the Arc.
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	* She doesn’t get fazed by haunted houses.		* She doesn’t get fazed by haunted houses.
	* The numbers in the title of her SSR Stamina card-43, 8, 1-represent how she was the 43th favorite in the fan votes for the 2010 Takarazuka Kinen, the 8th favorite in the race, and the one who won the race respectively.		* The numbers in the title of her SSR Stamina card-43, 8, 1-represent how she was the 43th favorite in the fan votes for the 2010 Takarazuka Kinen, the 8th favorite in the race, and the one who won the race respectively.
	* On August 25th, 2025, in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDVUc4Ey1xk Pakatube video about the game Word Wolf], Gold Ship mentions that Nakayama Festa couldn't show up to play because she had to visit someone in the hospital. This someone is a reference to Nakayama Festa's owner Shinichi Izumi, who died on August 26th, 2016.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153335/https://p.nikkansports.com/goku-uma/news/article.zpl?topic_id=1&id=1703720&year=2016&month=09&day=02</ref>
	* In her SSR Wit support card "鉄火場に咲く菫," she challenges an overseas Umamusume who has competed in the Arc before; in 2 out of 3 outcomes, the overseas Umamusume wins.<ref>Nakayama Festa SSR Wit support card “鉄火場に咲く菫” Card story: 欲しいものは、1つ</ref>		* In her SSR Wit support card "鉄火場に咲く菫," she challenges an overseas Umamusume who has competed in the Arc before; in 2 out of 3 outcomes, the overseas Umamusume wins.<ref>Nakayama Festa SSR Wit support card “鉄火場に咲く菫” Card story: 欲しいものは、1つ</ref>
	** This could be a possible reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workforce_(horse) Workforce] who won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 2010 by a head.		** This could be a possible reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workforce_(horse) Workforce] who won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 2010 by a head.
	*** Workforce is also half shown in the card illustration.		*** Workforce is also half shown in the card illustration.
	* Nakayama knowing a bit of opera could be a reference to Nakayama Festa’s previous owner, who liked opera, specifically the Takarazuka Revue.
	* When she is in her Christmas racewear, her ear piece is similar to Stay Gold's ear piece. This is nod to how Stay Gold is the sire of Nakayama Festa, alongside the fact that they were stablemates for a brief time.		* When she is in her Christmas racewear, her ear piece is similar to Stay Gold's ear piece. This is nod to how Stay Gold is the sire of Nakayama Festa, alongside the fact that they were stablemates for a brief time.
	* She finds penguins cute, and would sometimes watch penguin races.		* She finds penguins cute, and would sometimes watch penguin races.

Suirob2005: Added what she's called in BOC-izm

2026-07-20T19:59:12Z

Added what she's called in BOC-izm

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	\| image_proto = Nakayama Festa (Proto).png		\| image_proto = Nakayama Festa (Proto).png
	\| image_stage = Nakayama Festa (Stage).png		\| image_stage = Nakayama Festa (Stage).png
	\| nicknames = ナカヤマ (Nakayama) <br> フェスタ (Festa (Trainer, her family, and teacher)) <br>		\| nicknames = ナカヤマ (Nakayama) <br> フェスタ (Festa (Trainer, her family, and teacher)) <br>Ata·Mahane (BOC-izm)
	\| birthday = 2006-04-05		\| birthday = 2006-04-05
	\| class = Senior Division		\| class = Senior Division

Renren4381: /* Trivia */

2026-07-14T11:43:10Z

Trivia

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	* Nakayama knowing a bit of opera could be a reference to Nakayama Festa’s previous owner, who liked opera, specifically the Takarazuka Revue.		* Nakayama knowing a bit of opera could be a reference to Nakayama Festa’s previous owner, who liked opera, specifically the Takarazuka Revue.
	* When she is in her Christmas racewear, her ear piece is similar to Stay Gold's ear piece. This is nod to how Stay Gold is the sire of Nakayama Festa, alongside the fact that they were stablemates for a brief time.		* When she is in her Christmas racewear, her ear piece is similar to Stay Gold's ear piece. This is nod to how Stay Gold is the sire of Nakayama Festa, alongside the fact that they were stablemates for a brief time.
			* She finds penguins cute, and would sometimes watch penguin races.

	== Student Introduction ==		== Student Introduction ==

Suirob2005 at 02:16, 13 July 2026

2026-07-13T02:16:51Z

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	\| weight = Doesn't hinder racing		\| weight = Doesn't hinder racing
	\| calls_self = 私 (Watashi)		\| calls_self = 私 (Watashi)
	\| calls_trainer = アンタ (Anta)		\| calls_trainer = アンタ (Anta)<br>トレーナー (Trainer)
	\| solo_song = [[You know me]]		\| solo_song = [[You know me]]
	\| seiyuu = [[Shino Shimoji]]		\| seiyuu = [[Shino Shimoji]]

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	{{Character Profile		{{Character Profile
			\| self_intro = The name's Nakayama Festa. I need a lot more than a lukewarm race to thrill me, get it? It's gotta be something hotter—hot enough to burn!
			\| self_intro_jp = ナカヤマフェスタだ。生ぬるいレースじゃ、スリルを感じねぇ。なァ…もっとアツくヒリつかせてくれよ…！
	\| strengths = Taking care of plants and small animals		\| strengths = Taking care of plants and small animals
	\| strengths_jp = 植物と小動物の世話		\| strengths_jp = 植物と小動物の世話

Suirob2005: /* Event Appearances */

2026-06-29T15:32:10Z

Event Appearances

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	==Event Appearances==		==Event Appearances==
	*[[~~Super Smashing☆Summer~~]]		*[[Make a Splash! Summer Showdown! ☆]]
	*[[2.5th Anniversary Story]]		*[[2.5th Anniversary Story]]
	*[[3.5th Anniversary Story]]		*[[3.5th Anniversary Story]]

Suirob2005: /* Trivia */

2026-06-26T23:06:39Z

Trivia

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	*** Workforce is also half shown in the card illustration.		*** Workforce is also half shown in the card illustration.
	* Nakayama knowing a bit of opera could be a reference to Nakayama Festa’s previous owner, who liked opera, specifically the Takarazuka Revue.		* Nakayama knowing a bit of opera could be a reference to Nakayama Festa’s previous owner, who liked opera, specifically the Takarazuka Revue.
			* When she is in her Christmas racewear, her ear piece is similar to Stay Gold's ear piece. This is nod to how Stay Gold is the sire of Nakayama Festa, alongside the fact that they were stablemates for a brief time.

	== Student Introduction ==		== Student Introduction ==

DragonOfAtlantis at 15:36, 20 June 2026

2026-06-20T15:36:05Z

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	* On August 25th, 2025, in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDVUc4Ey1xk Pakatube video about the game Word Wolf], Gold Ship mentions that Nakayama Festa couldn't show up to play because she had to visit someone in the hospital. This someone is a reference to Nakayama Festa's owner Shinichi Izumi, who died on August 26th, 2016.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153335/https://p.nikkansports.com/goku-uma/news/article.zpl?topic_id=1&id=1703720&year=2016&month=09&day=02</ref>		* On August 25th, 2025, in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDVUc4Ey1xk Pakatube video about the game Word Wolf], Gold Ship mentions that Nakayama Festa couldn't show up to play because she had to visit someone in the hospital. This someone is a reference to Nakayama Festa's owner Shinichi Izumi, who died on August 26th, 2016.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153335/https://p.nikkansports.com/goku-uma/news/article.zpl?topic_id=1&id=1703720&year=2016&month=09&day=02</ref>
	* In her SSR Wit support card "鉄火場に咲く菫," she challenges an overseas Umamusume who has competed in the Arc before; in 2 out of 3 outcomes, the overseas Umamusume wins.<ref>Nakayama Festa SSR Wit support card “鉄火場に咲く菫” Card story: 欲しいものは、1つ</ref>		* In her SSR Wit support card "鉄火場に咲く菫," she challenges an overseas Umamusume who has competed in the Arc before; in 2 out of 3 outcomes, the overseas Umamusume wins.<ref>Nakayama Festa SSR Wit support card “鉄火場に咲く菫” Card story: 欲しいものは、1つ</ref>
	** This could be a possible reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workforce_(horse) Workforce] who won the Prix de ~~l’arc~~ de ~~triomphe~~ in 2010 ~~and won it~~ by a head.		** This could be a possible reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workforce_(horse) Workforce] who won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 2010 by a head.
	*** Workforce is also half shown in the card illustration.		*** Workforce is also half shown in the card illustration.
	* Nakayama knowing a bit of opera, could be a reference to ~~Nakayama’s~~ previous owner who ~~likes~~ opera, specifically the Takarazuka Revue.		* Nakayama knowing a bit of opera could be a reference to Nakayama Festa’s previous owner, who liked opera, specifically the Takarazuka Revue.

	== Student Introduction ==		== Student Introduction ==

Renren4381: /* Trivia */Yay more trivia for her

2026-06-20T14:22:54Z

Trivia: Yay more trivia for her

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	* The numbers in the title of her SSR Stamina card-43, 8, 1-represent how she was the 43th favorite in the fan votes for the 2010 Takarazuka Kinen, the 8th favorite in the race, and the one who won the race respectively.		* The numbers in the title of her SSR Stamina card-43, 8, 1-represent how she was the 43th favorite in the fan votes for the 2010 Takarazuka Kinen, the 8th favorite in the race, and the one who won the race respectively.
	* On August 25th, 2025, in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDVUc4Ey1xk Pakatube video about the game Word Wolf], Gold Ship mentions that Nakayama Festa couldn't show up to play because she had to visit someone in the hospital. This someone is a reference to Nakayama Festa's owner Shinichi Izumi, who died on August 26th, 2016.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153335/https://p.nikkansports.com/goku-uma/news/article.zpl?topic_id=1&id=1703720&year=2016&month=09&day=02</ref>		* On August 25th, 2025, in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDVUc4Ey1xk Pakatube video about the game Word Wolf], Gold Ship mentions that Nakayama Festa couldn't show up to play because she had to visit someone in the hospital. This someone is a reference to Nakayama Festa's owner Shinichi Izumi, who died on August 26th, 2016.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153335/https://p.nikkansports.com/goku-uma/news/article.zpl?topic_id=1&id=1703720&year=2016&month=09&day=02</ref>
			* In her SSR Wit support card "鉄火場に咲く菫," she challenges an overseas Umamusume who has competed in the Arc before; in 2 out of 3 outcomes, the overseas Umamusume wins.<ref>Nakayama Festa SSR Wit support card “鉄火場に咲く菫” Card story: 欲しいものは、1つ</ref>
			** This could be a possible reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workforce_(horse) Workforce] who won the Prix de l’arc de triomphe in 2010 and won it by a head.
			*** Workforce is also half shown in the card illustration.
			* Nakayama knowing a bit of opera, could be a reference to Nakayama’s previous owner who likes opera, specifically the Takarazuka Revue.

	== Student Introduction ==		== Student Introduction ==

Guster: /* Trivia */

2026-06-19T01:50:02Z

Trivia

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	* Nakayama’s hobby of growing violets is most likely a reference to their team name during the 2010 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Sumire (Violets).		* Nakayama’s hobby of growing violets is most likely a reference to their team name during the 2010 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Sumire (Violets).
	** The name of the team is also a reference to the song "When the Violets Bloom", as that was the favorite song of Nakayama’s previous owner.		** The name of the team is also a reference to the song "When the Violets Bloom", as that was the favorite song of Nakayama’s previous owner.
	** That team name was chosen because violets ~~symbolizes~~ modesty and sincerity, and also bloom in places where most people may overlook them. This correlates with Nakayama’s character of being an underdog, mostly being overlooked and barely talked about.		** That team name was chosen because violets symbolize modesty and sincerity, and also bloom in places where most people may overlook them. This correlates with Nakayama’s character of being an underdog, mostly being overlooked and barely talked about.
	* Nakayama often goes to the hospital to visit someone.		* Nakayama often goes to the hospital to visit someone.
	** This is a reference to Nakayama’s previous owner, who ~~unfortunately~~ died ~~due~~ to esophagus cancer.		** This is a reference to Nakayama’s previous owner, who died to esophagus cancer during the horse’s career.
	*** Her previous owner is also referenced in Nakayama’s career as her elementary teacher who helped her realize her drive for racing.		*** Her previous owner is also referenced in Nakayama’s career as her elementary teacher who helped her realize her drive for racing.
	* She was once suspended from racing.		* She was once suspended from racing.
	* During a game of "Who is the closest to Stay Gold", Nakayama surprisingly won (much to Dream Journey’s dismay) as she sees Stay Gold as her ideal.		* During a game of "Who is the closest to Stay Gold", Nakayama surprisingly won (much to Dream Journey’s dismay) as she sees Stay Gold as her ideal.
	** ~~IRL,~~ This is a reference to Nakayama Festa being Stay Gold's stablemate after his retirement.		** This is a reference to Nakayama Festa being Stay Gold's stablemate IRL after his retirement.
	* Despite being referred to as ~~‘Nakayama’~~ a few people call her by ‘Festa’ that being her family, Elementary School Teacher, and eventually the trainer near the end of her career. In real life, since Nakayama is a crown name, handlers and fans alike simply call the real horse Festa.		* Despite being referred to as ‘Nakayama,’ a few people call her by ‘Festa’ that being her family, Elementary School Teacher, and eventually the trainer near the end of her career. In real life, since Nakayama is a crown name, handlers and fans alike simply call the real horse Festa.
	* [[Stay Gold]] was alluded in her career. When Gold Ship and Nakayama go to a ramen shop together, both of them including the lady running the ramen shop ~~were watching~~ an overseas race over at Hong Kong. Gold ~~ship~~ and Nakayama ~~were rooting~~ for the ‘Silver ~~medal~~ Umamusume’.		* [[Stay Gold]] was alluded in her career. When Gold Ship and Nakayama go to a ramen shop together, both of them, including the lady running the ramen shop, watch an overseas race over at Hong Kong. Gold Ship and Nakayama root for the ‘Silver Medal Umamusume’.
	* She takes care of stray cats whenever she goes out, even going as far to provide food and milk for them.		* She takes care of stray cats whenever she goes out, even going as far to provide food and milk for them.
	** Because of how often she does this, cat fur usually gets on her clothes. It’s a hassle for her, but she doesn’t mind.		** Because of how often she does this, cat fur usually gets on her clothes. It’s a hassle for her, but she doesn’t mind.
	*In the homescreen, when she's wearing her Christmas-themed racewear, she says that her mother recommended putting a star on her left cheek, so her wink would look cool. This is a nod to her mother in real life, who is named Dear Wink.		*In the homescreen, when she's wearing her Christmas-themed racewear, she says that her mother recommended putting a star on her left cheek, so her wink would look cool. This is a nod to her mother in real life, who is named Dear Wink.
	* [[Buena Vista]] was alluded multiple times in her career.		* [[Buena Vista]] was alluded to multiple times in her career.
	** Two Umamusume talk about the number one favorite during the Oka Sho and mention how that racer has plans on challenging the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.		** Two Umamusume talk about the number one favorite during the Oka Sho and mention how that racer has plans on challenging the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
	** After the Derby, the audience talked about how exciting the Oaks was, mentioning how when witnessing the race, it felt like seeing a 'breathtaking view.'		** After the Derby, the audience talked about how exciting the Oaks was, mentioning how when witnessing the race, it felt like seeing a 'breathtaking view.'
	** Nakayama also makes a comment about her, saying that she has exceptional talent that’s perfectly suited to be the heroine, and even mentions the Umamusume’s winning streak and how she was the favorite in all 6 of her races.		** Nakayama also makes a comment about her, saying that she has exceptional talent that’s perfectly suited to be the heroine, and even mentions the Umamusume’s winning streak and how she was the favorite in all 6 of her races.
	** During the summer camp, the Umamusume traveled to Sapporo, but since she lost, she withdrew from the Arc.		** During the summer camp, the Umamusume traveled to Sapporo, but since she lost, she withdrew from the Arc.
	*** IRL, when Buena Vista ran in the Sapporo Kinen, she ~~unfortunately~~ lost, and thus plans for making her race in the Arc were changed.		*** IRL, when Buena Vista ran in the Sapporo Kinen, she lost, and thus plans for making her race in the Arc were changed.
	* When her teacher fell ill, she talked about how she'd give hope to her.		* When her teacher fell ill, she talked about how she'd give hope to her.
	** Sirius also mentions this to her trainer that the hope for Japan winning the Arc has started to diminish.		** Sirius also mentions this to her trainer that the hope for Japan winning the Arc has started to diminish.
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	* She doesn’t get fazed by haunted houses.		* She doesn’t get fazed by haunted houses.
	* The numbers in the title of her SSR Stamina card-43, 8, 1-represent how she was the 43th favorite in the fan votes for the 2010 Takarazuka Kinen, the 8th favorite in the race, and the one who won the race respectively.		* The numbers in the title of her SSR Stamina card-43, 8, 1-represent how she was the 43th favorite in the fan votes for the 2010 Takarazuka Kinen, the 8th favorite in the race, and the one who won the race respectively.
	* On August 25th, 2025, in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDVUc4Ey1xk Pakatube video about the game Word Wolf], Gold Ship mentions that Nakayama Festa couldn't show up to play because she had to visit someone in the hospital. This someone is a reference to Nakayama Festa's owner Shinichi Izumi, who ~~passed away on the date before~~ on August 26th, 2016.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153335/https://p.nikkansports.com/goku-uma/news/article.zpl?topic_id=1&id=1703720&year=2016&month=09&day=02</ref>		* On August 25th, 2025, in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDVUc4Ey1xk Pakatube video about the game Word Wolf], Gold Ship mentions that Nakayama Festa couldn't show up to play because she had to visit someone in the hospital. This someone is a reference to Nakayama Festa's owner Shinichi Izumi, who died on August 26th, 2016.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230315153335/https://p.nikkansports.com/goku-uma/news/article.zpl?topic_id=1&id=1703720&year=2016&month=09&day=02</ref>

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