from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
how; in what way; how about
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
question; inquiry; enquiry
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
otome game; dating simulation game with a female protagonist and male love interests
heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
villainess; antagonist young lady
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
pure; clean; untouched; innocent
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
for better or worse; luckily or unluckily
sense of values; values; value system
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood