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.


She just wanted to have a "fun" and “normal” high school life… Marika is all dressed up for her long-awaited high school entrance ceremony, where she meets Yurina and her friends. The girls act a bit more flamboyant than her, and Marika feels like she's not really like that, but she joins their group, trying to fit in. Marika manages to live a “peaceful” high school life with her friends, even when they act selfishly and get on her nerves. Until finally one day, a trivial incident leads to them turning against her. Even though Marika has been so careful to avoid confrontation? Her dream of a happy high school life turning into a nightmare, Marika becomes unwilling go to school… A work that caused a huge sensation when it was serialized in Sho-Comi is finally published in book form!
(Source: Sho-Comi, translated)
1-3. Gakkou ni Ikenai Watashitachi (学校に行けない私たち)
4. Kinou no Yoru made Shinyuu datta (きのうの夜まで親友だった)
5. Kyoushitsu no Naka nara Shinyuu (教室の中なら親友)
6. Shinyuu Gokko (親友ごっこ)
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