square (shape); square (open space); formal; methodical; square (tool)
exhibition hall (room, area)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
senior high school; high school
combination; union; combined; joint; congruence
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
to call in; to invite; to bring in
sailor suit; middy uniform; two-piece school uniform modeled after the sailor suit
scrunchie; scrunchy; hair tie covered in fabric
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
aforementioned; above-mentioned
to listen to in an ecstasy
if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due
(professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court
imperial court; royal court
to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
foundation (makeup); foundation garment; foundation (organization); underpainting (in oil painting)
teak (Tectona grandis); cheek; cheek rouge; blusher
gross (i.e. 12 dozen); gross (i.e. not net); total; gross score
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
8th day of the month; eight days
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
kerria (Kerria japonica); Japanese yellow rose; amber; bright golden yellow; gold coin (formerly used in Japan)
cherry tree in leaf; cherry tree whose blossoms have fallen, revealing the young leaves
thoroughwort (species of boneset, Eupatorium fortunei)
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans