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to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play

1

open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent

3

paper-thin wafer (for wrapping powdered medicine, candies, etc.)

1

thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound

1

stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)

2

attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat

1

(projection) screen; the silver screen; the film world; movies

1

debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh

2

maybe; could be; might

3

to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for

1

(doing something) for money; being mercenary

1

for your information; I'm telling you

1

splashing (water); splashing about; vigorously; generously (e.g. pouring sauce); greatly (using or making money)

1

personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance

1

truly; in earnest

1

searching for a marriage partner; marriage hunting; activities leading to marriage (e.g. dating, courtship)

1

moment; brief space of time

1

taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole

1

childish; child-like; immature; infantile

1

to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce

1

isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on

5

spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl

1

far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far

2

tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard

1

probable; likely

1

one's dark days; the period during which one suffered misfortune and obscurity

1

former girlfriend; ex-girlfriend

1

weekly publication; weekly magazine

1

article; news story; report; account

3

indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

2

year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

1

Kotoko

5

puppy; small dog

1

superior; excellent; fine

1

article; thing; object; property; real estate

1

compromise; giving in

1

occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling

1

to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

1

how many years; how long; what year

2

trap

1

future prospects; promise

1

silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction

1

to be peevish; to sulk; to pout

1

to be kind to; to treat kindly

1

like that; so

1

date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)

2

while surprised; suddenly

1

one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary

1

to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone

1

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

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