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.


1. Benkyou no Jikan (勉強の時間)
When Nao recieves a terrible grade on the latest test, there's only one person to turn to: Andou-kun, the silent boy with his long hair covering his eyes. He gets great grades, and is semi-willing to help Nao out. Turns out that under all that hair, there's a cute boy...!
2. So, Stand by Me (So,Stand By Me)
3. Green Days (グリーンデイズ)
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