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As all characters in this story have Japanese names, here is a brief explanation for those who might be unfamiliar with Japanese name structure and address.
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BACKGROUND ON JAPANESE NAMES:
- Name order: last name, first name
- The Japanese commonly use last name to address each other
- Only good friends and younger children are addressed by first name
- People usually attach titles to names (see below)
IMPORTANT: Most characters in this story will address each other by last name.
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TITLES USED IN THIS STORY:
-san: neutral and most commonly used title for both males and females
-senpai: used for someone older (e.g. a senior student)
-kun: informal title; used with males that are the same age or are younger
-chan: informal title for younger boys and girls
-sensei: used for respected, educated people; in this story, it's used for the team coach
-sama: a formal, respectful title for someone of a higher rank
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Resource consulted: japan-guide.com/e/e2271.html
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