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.


Souichi's life is turned upside down when he starts living with the noisy and dog-like Gaku, who on top of being a NEET has zero skills to do household chores. But for some reason, Souichi cannot leave Gaku alone and starts feeling comfortable living with him.
One day, Gaku makes a sudden announcement "I want to get married to Sou-chan!"
Souichi, who had being disowned by his parents, had never thought he could have a family...
(Source: Printemps Shuppan, translated)
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