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.


Haruka's short story collection of childhood, high school, and adulthood.
1. Bokutachi no Hatsukoi (僕たちの初恋, Our first love)
Haruka is trying to give flowers to Chinatsu for his birthday. (childhood)
2. Koibumi wa Todokanai (恋文は届かない, Love letters do not reach)
Haruka who can't help but want's to meet Chinatsu...
(1st year high school student)
3. Koibito-tachi no Yoru (恋人たちの夜, Lovers' night)
When Chinatsu returns home, Haruka stands with a scary smile...
(adulthood)
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