opening; start; opening credits; title sequence; theme song (played during the opening credits of a TV show, etc.)
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
January; first month of the lunar calendar
second day of the month; two days
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
original story; original version; this volume
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to give directions; to issue instructions
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
to head home; to leave for home
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
Kawachi (former province located in the east of present-day Osaka Prefecture)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise