TOKYO (NYTIMES) - In almost every way, Mr Akihiko Kondo is an ordinary Japanese man. He's pleasant and easy to talk to. He has friends and a steady job and wears a suit and tie to work.
There's just one exception: Mr Kondo is married to a fictional character.
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