He borrowed a book from me.

This job is temporary, not permanent.

He is interested in the occult.

The dog started to play and became completely frisky.

This hometown retains the atmosphere of the old days.

In old Japan, those with leprosy, referred to as 'kojiki', were ostracized and isolated from society.

He was thinking of an excuse for being late.

He used being late as an excuse to hide that he forgot his homework.

I am surprised by his extravagant lifestyle.

His name is Sei, a fair person.