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.


The OL Tae Honda went swimming at the community pool, but her lack of exercise caused her to cramp up in the water, when she was saved by a tall, beautiful girl Mai Igarashi. Feeling attracted to her savior as she left the the pool, Tae saw Mai come out carrying an elementary school backpack… Note: Includes 4 extra chapters.
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