random pounding (e.g. on a drum)
to chase after two hares; to try and do two things at the same time
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
red string of fate; in Chinese-Japanese folklore, fated lovers were said to be joined by an unseen red string, tied around one little finger of each
being very forgetful; having a bad memory
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
college of the arts; university of the arts; art university
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
shop, bar, etc. where live jazz, pop, rock, etc. is performed; live music club
morbid; unhealthful; insalubrious
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
good young man; agreeable youth
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
girl's feeling; maiden's mind
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
older sister; elder sister
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
draw (in competition); tie game
pure heart; naivete; innocence
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger