to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
full moon; 15th day of the lunar month
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
Oobayashi Nobuhiko (1938.1-)
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
Tsutsui Yasutaka (1934.9-)
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
theatre; theater; playhouse
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to collect; to assemble; to gather
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
incompletion; incomplete; unfinished
scene; sight; scenario; setting
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
wonderful; splendid; magnificent