one night; all night; overnight; one evening
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
innermost depths of one's heart
tsuchinoko; mythical snake-like creature with thick midsection
exploration party; expedition team
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
pongee; soft thin cloth woven from raw silk
xiezhi (mythical Chinese beast, symbol of justice and law)
research project (e.g. at school); independent research
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
members; member; constituent
suspicious character (person, figure)
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
mysterious and unconfirmed animals (e.g. chupacabra, etc.)
space alien; alien; extraterrestrial being