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.


Souko and Yuki are childhood friends. Despite their youth, the love between them develops into a serious relationship. But the terrible secret Souko hides prompts her into later abandoning Yuki.
Now living in a new town, Souko meets Hiroto whose friendship and gentleness coax Souko into once more reaching for happiness.
Past wounds, the promise of future love, overwhelming passion and two men vying for the same woman. What will become of them?
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