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.

Kousaka is a quiet, timid boy who's happy enough to go unnoticed by his classmates. But one moment of kindness and concern by a bright and outgoing gyaru starts to change his life.
Note: Originally self-published on Twitter and Pixiv under the title "Yarisugichau-kei Imo Danshi ga Anego-kei Gyaru wo Suki ni Natta Hanashi", was then licensed by Kadokawa for commercial release.
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