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.


“Why are you being so nice to a girl like me… It's kinda weird!!” An older salaryman, a soccer club ace, and a childhood friend… It's handsome sweet boys vs cynical introverted girls, in a new story collection that will make you laugh and make your heart flutter.
Contains 4 one-shots:
1. Shiotaiou na Watashi ga Amayaka Sareteimasu (塩対応な私が甘やかされています; My cold self is being spoiled)
2. Osananajimi Renai Ron (幼馴染恋愛論; The childhood friends' dispute)
3. Tadashii Heroine no Tsutomekata (正しいヒロインの務め方; How to be a proper heroine)
4. Baito Senshi wa Shizuka ni Kasegitai (バイト戦士は静かに稼ぎたい; The part-time worker wants to earn money)
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