bishojo
n.— «Sadly, in these sims—also known as bishojo (Japanese for “pretty girl”) games—the balance between tedium and delight is firmly tilted toward boredom.» —“Sim Sex Not So Scintillating” by Danit Lidor Wired News June 7, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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