becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
eta; group comprising the lowest rank of Japan's Edo-period caste system and whose work usually involved handling human bodies or animal carcasses
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
almost; roughly; approximately
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
supplementary biography; anecdote; side story; spin-off
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
educational institution; school; academy; campus