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.


The spin-off of the popular series, Ao to Midori!
Two straight guys, completely off each other’s radar as potential romantic interests. Yet somehow, they became the first person the other thought of—every single time.
Yoshida, a florist, and Iida, who works for a big company, meet through their mutual friend, Ao. Initially, they see each other as sharp-tongued and cunning — people you can’t easily trust. But when Yoshida proposes a partnership to co-manage the flower shop, the “most formidable duo” is born. From bitter rivals to reliable partners, and then, somewhere along the way...
(Source: Printemps Shuppan, translated)
Notes:
- Chapters 1 to 8 were split into two parts in the original serialization and later combined in the volume release.
- Includes one extra chapter.
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