once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to be softened; to calm down
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
class-B; B class; B grade; second rate
indescribable; having no way to express
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
(degree of) public interest in forthcoming event or performance; advance reviews
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
quickly; briefly; rashly; carelessly; (flowing) in trickles
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
credit roll (at the end of a film or TV show); closing credits; end credits
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
just past noon; afternoon
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
guide; tour guide; conductor; guidebook
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
interior design; interior; upholstery
starting to work in a shop; joining a shop as an employee; going inside a shop; opening up a shop (in a building, etc.)
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to need; to call for; to require
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
store interior; inside of a shop