to torment; to torture; to harass
sense of isolation; (feelings of) loneliness
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
the way back; the way home; return trip
suddenly; all of a sudden
it's been a long time; long time no see
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
match (to light fire with)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation