locals; local inhabitants
to get hungry; to become hungry
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a building)
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
meals prepared for employees (e.g. of a restaurant); staff meals
hamburger (in a bun); burger
fried chicken (esp. American-style)
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at someone's expense)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
pizzeria; pizza parlor (parlour); pizza place
shop; store; establishment; restaurant
growing child's hearty appetite
senior high school student
as one pleases; self-indulgently; freely; without restraint; at will
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
one's post; place of work; workplace