light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to summon courage; to be brave
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
really; truly; indeed; good grief
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
meal ticket; meal voucher
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
to worry about the future
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
business discussion; negotiation
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
it is not (like that) either
relation; relative; kind; cordial
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
right beside; close to; nearby
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
Japanese-style confectionary store
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
sales; selling; marketing
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint