sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
conviction; belief; confidence
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
white background; blank; female virgin
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
right in the midst of; right at the height of
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
two classes; double; two sets
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
to attack; to assault; to assail
drama; theatre; theater; play
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
to rest one's chin in one's hands
be absorbed in deep thought; be sunk in thought
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
popular name; common name; nickname; alias