Notes:
return date 返却日

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I was looking for a Korean movie called “Marathon,” so I went to my local DVD rental store. I had a pleasant surprise. When I found it and took it up to the counter, I found out that they were having a special on old DVDs. They only charged me 70 yen for one week. I couldn’t believe how cheap it was! Unfortunately, I forgot to take the DVD back by the return date. I had to pay an extra 210 yen. In the end, it wasn’t so cheap after all. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes:
rev up an engine エンジンをふかす；
cat-and-mouse game イタチゴッコ
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I heard the sound of a Japanese summer late last night. It got louder and louder as it came towards me. Someone was revving up the engine of their motorcycle as they were riding. Luckily, there was only one rider, so the noise came and went quickly. When there is a large gang, the noise goes on much longer. Motorcycle gangs in Japan like to drive through the streets slowly and make as much noise as possible. They often play a cat-and-mouse game with the police. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)