The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.


1-3) Otameshi Delivery Lover (お試しデリバリーラヴァー)
Tamotsu has just been dumped after finding out that his girlfriend is cheating on him. While drowning his sorrows at home, he calls a "Delivery Lover" service and mistakenly places an order for a male lover. Once Asahi arrives, however, they amicably clear up the misunderstanding, and in return for being paid the full amount, Asahi stays to listen to Tamotsu's woes. But then...
4-5) Migatte Wagamama Kawaii Kuzu (身勝手わがまま かわいいクズ, The Egotistical, Selfish and Cute Piece of Trash)
The story of Asahi's friend Harada and a spoiled rich kid named Yuuma who's freeloading at Harada's place after being kicked out by his parents.
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