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


Aika is a 28 year old teacher who lives her day to day full of harmony in the nursery where she works. She tries so hard in her work, she does not have time to go out and find a boyfriend. But this is until Shibuya-san comes into her life, a mysterious boy who will make her routine change completely.
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