after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
delivery of books; presentation copy
reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect
censorship; inspection; examination
comprehensive; exhaustive; cyclopedic; encompassing
compulsory; obligatory; mandatory
willing (even) to do; prepared to do; ready to do; not mind doing
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
death; rejection (of a manuscript, etc.); lacking; without
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
kiss scene; kissing scene
extreme (measure, idea, etc.); radical; violent (language); strenuous (exercise, work, etc.); excessive; (physically) demanding
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
obscene; indecent; salacious; lascivious; lewd
erotic novel; amorous novel; pornographic novel
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
author; writer; novelist; artist
to see the light of day; to be revealed (to the world); to be realized
household belongings; household goods; family fortune; family assets
dressed up (in fine clothes)
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
sewer; sewer system; sewerage; drain
each place; various places
naughty; mischievous; unruly
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
nonchalantly; without a care
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
Ming (serif typeface); Minchō