Everyone was surprised by the news.

My boyfriend gave me a gift.

He says that what you like to do, you do well, so he practices drawing every day.

He always has a mischievous smile on his face.

He has a warlike personality, always playing strategy games.

He likes toddlers and is always playing with children in the park.

Please tell me the commonly accepted reading of this kanji.

He started reading a book, then suddenly the phone rang.

He began to read a new book.

He is accustomed to reading stories to his children every night.