pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
fine grain; fine granule; microsphere
no-fail joke; joke that gets people every time
downturn; downward swing; downside
(being a) fan of an entire music group (esp. idol group); not having a favorite member of a group
soused (vinegared) mackerel
glove box; glove compartment
Maine coon (breed of cat)
separation of smoking and non-smoking areas
front camera (smartphone, tablet, etc.)
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
cueing (e.g. a magnetic tape, recording) (cuing); cue; feeding (e.g. paper under a print head); feed; document loading
to be (something) very much; to be an extreme (something)
second year (college) student; sophomore
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
sickness bag; sick bag; vomit bag; motion sickness bag
big and brawny; well built; gigantic
V sign (hand gesture); peace sign
(male) otaku obsessed with (female) idols
toy from Fukushima prefecture in the shape of a red cow, also used as a talisman against smallpox
coffee mill; coffee grinder
sobering up; method of sobering up
cut; notch; end; conclusion
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
tonkotsu ramen; pork bone broth ramen
being in love with an idol, actor, etc.; fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
pinky swear; pinky promise; making a pledge by hooking each other's little fingers
straight-cut bangs (hairstyle)
smoked glass; tinted glass
one chance; only opportunity
at the height (peak) of one's popularity
vomit; vomitus; vomited matter
tearing (along a perforated edge); peeling off (a plastic film, sticker, etc.)
with a grin; showing a devilish smile
more than enough (to drink)
solo activities (e.g. of a band member); solo work; performing solo; solo career