what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
dealing with; coping with
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
topic of discussion; agenda
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
strong person; the strong; the powerful
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
working adult; full-fledged member of society
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
putting into operation; invocation
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
greens; vegetables; rape (Brassica napus); rapeseed
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
a certain someone; Mr So-and-so
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
rape blossoms; rapeseed flowers
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
friend; companion; acquaintance; friendship; companionship
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride