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.


After the plain me moved in together with the popular Azuma-kun, my whole world changed. But even then, we’re still people of different Worlds. Being born on Earth as a ‘normal human being’ – that’s me.
I’ve came to realise the difference in our social standing. To the handsome and popular Azuma-kun, my existence is but a far and tiny thing. I’m sure it can’t even be seen. That’s why… Before these feelings turn into Love, I wanted so much to pull myself away---
Notes:
- Includes the one-shot "Powapowa Kurun♥".
- Includes the one-shot "Kotori no Tomarigi".
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