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.


Harukawa, an an office worker, loves going on outings. Akiyama, a novelist, just wants to laze about in the house all day. This is the life of two women who live together in Shiga Prefecture, going on laid-back outings that are more relaxed than a trip, but more exciting than a stroll!
(Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.
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