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.


A collection of sometimes tender and sometimes sad short stories depicting different forms of love.
1. Chishiryou no Koufuku (致死量の幸福)
As long as you’re alive, I will always suffer.
My older childhood friend is a hopeless jerk, and on top of that, he wants to die. He attempted many times, over and over again. I want to leave him. I know I can’t be happy if I stay with him… Why can’t I leave him?
2. Kurokami no Omoide (黒髪の思い出)
3. Me ni wa Me wo (目には目を)
4. Chalk no Ie (チョークの家)
5. Dekisokonai Robot (できそこないロボット)
6. Share Happy ! (シェア・ハピ !)
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