Because I was late, I had to join the meeting halfway through.

His new idea exceeded our expectations even more so.

Mr. Kakeya is my best friend.

This pair of jeans has a lot of patches, doesn't it?

He is using old jeans that he has patched.

He said it's important to take a breather in between work.

After a long run, he sat on a park bench to take a breather.

This tea bowl was repaired with kintsugi.

He lost everything.

She is planning a date with her current boyfriend.