The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.


Gyeoul, a friend from the same class, always maintains proper posture. For some reason, Gyeoul keeps catching Yohan's attention. Suddenly, the two of them become deskmates. Just like the physical distance, their hearts get closer. This loud heartbeat. What should we call the rising blush of that face? A clueless boy and girl's first love story.
(Source: Naver, translated)
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