@lordchecha They really do seem to live quite comfortably don't they? Haha.
@perryvitcon I see, it's specifically France that's nagging at you, huh? Well they've been talking about France since the early chapters with Akio-chan being part French, her having lived in France, Kiyora-san's place being named in French, Fukami-kun's brother being in France, so yeah... but I do see where you're coming from.
@Tamerlane I lean toward the idea that the Japanese word just comes from a shortening of animation in English, and that it's just a coincidence that it resembles French. I mean, it could definitely have come from French, but being American I want to believe in an English origin xD, and there's no evidence pointing one way or another, I think?
It's one of those disputed etymologies whether its derived from the English word "animation" or the French term "dessin animé," meaning "cartoon." They both mean the same thing so it's not a huge deal, and its not unheard of for languages to mix its etymological roots, so it's possible it could be both.
Fun fact: both of the words descend from the Latin word "animus" meaning "soul," with "animare" meaning "to give life" or "to instill with life," so you could argue that's the ultimate etymology.
Do.....do they realize how massive France is? How do you just meet who you were looking for at a random street in France when the only clue you had was that she was somewhere in France ????
Im happy...
But im also a bit pissed. Didnt need to get this complicated. This aint good for the heart.
Much rather if that sunday had been the D day and afterwards we would enjoy a bit of their happy young couple life then fast forwarding a bit to their happy married life surround by cats and children.
But thats me.