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.


From Nekohana:
1) Sukinara Sukitte Ieyo! - New male teacher Himeno at an all girls school is confronted by class chairman Asuka, will hearts collide as well as tempers?
2) Uso Toki Doki Honto - Himeno and Asuka are in somewhat bliss, but what will happen when their relationship my leak out and doubts creep in.
3) Love ver. 5 - When ruff-and-tumble Hokuto is looked upon kindly by a Miharu, what will he think when he goes to her house and finds her 5 beautiful male roomates?
4) Hard Bread Morning - When Yuki meets Tooru she's taken on a whirlwind 'date' and ends up working at the bread place with him. What's under his mean demeanor and passion for making bread?
The first 2 chapters are the main story and the last 2 are oneshot stories.
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