long hair (usu. of a man)
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
personality; character; individuality; personhood
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
confidence; trust; faith; credit
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
disorder; chaos; confusion
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
this occasion; at this time; now
library; book collection; paperback book
light novel; young-adult fiction novel, typically illustrated in a manga art style
everyone; everybody; ladies and gentlemen
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
in succession; one by one
fascination; captivation; charm; lure; allurement
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
author; writer; novelist; artist
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
one's principles and position