Yumel, how you make me weep!

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I was hoping to find something that might brighten my tenebrious disposition. Sadly, Japan has a way of taking my frown and sending it even further into the depths. I actually shed tears when I read this article on the Yumel, a talking doll that keeps old people from going senile. The elderly should never have to resort to using a doll in order to find solace in such a ridiculous world. Will those cherry blossoms never come? You can read the article here! Thank you Japan and Yahoo for ruining my day!