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.


Kanoi Natsuki and her childhood friend Itsuki visit the same school and there seems to be more between them besides friendship. As a Rokurokubi, her quirk of stretching her neck is normal for her and her surroundings, but it's not always her choice to stretch it and although she has feelings for Itsuki, she can't tell him what she feels. Ultimately, she has to go through misunderstandings and shame. Itsuki, meanwhile, manages to make any awkward situations dissolve or maybe not?
These open a search for this title on each store. They’re affiliate links: AnimeSphere may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, and Bookshop.org supports local independent bookstores.
AnimeSphere only links to legitimately licensed sources. Some titles may not yet be available outside Japan — the search links above will tell you for sure.
Opens our Bookshop.org storefront (supports local independent bookstores) — search the title to pick a volume. As a Bookshop affiliate, AnimeSphere may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.