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upfrontscene around townPhoto by ELINGOISTCOSTUME CRUNCHGhouls and goblins are terrorizing the streets, but sometimes deciding onyour costume—or kosuchūmu—can be even scarier. The structure “X nishimasu” is used when expressing a decision you’ve made after mullingover the options. Placed directly after the noun or gerund of your choice,it translates to “I’m going with…” or “I’ll make it…”How Would You Like That?JP Kosuchūmu wa nani ni shimasu ka?EN What will your costume be?JP Sō desu ne. SF-kei ni shimasu.EN Hmm... I’ll make it sci-fi-themed.Oct 2: The musical Chess presented by Tokyo International Players, ShinjukuPhoto by Kohji ShiikiJP Tatoeba?EN For example?JP Uchū-jin no kosuchūmu ni shiyō to omotte imasu.EN I’m thinking of going with an alien costume.JP Sō desu ka. Dewa, watashi wa uchū-hikōshi nokosuchūmu ni shimasu.EN I see. Well then, I’ll go as an astronaut.123RFOct 9: Fox Walking Dead Season 5 PR Event, Nakano-kuK A N A C R O S SPhoto by Rodger Sonomura1おA34 5 6B7 82Down1. Heart of Saitama city, 2. Spiritor ghost from Japanese folklore,3. White horse, 5. Medicine,6. Sea otter.Across1. Cage, 3. To pay, 4. Exorcism,7. Chestnut, 8. MossCSolution:Oct 11: The folktales of Yama presented by Doubtful Sound, ShinjukuPhoto by Davi AzevedoANSWERS AT meturl.com/kanacrossA B CMetropolis Members ClubTHIS WEEK’S WINNER!Rhodric Davieswon a 50-minute golf lesson courtesy of Cool ClubsUPCOMING PRIZEOne lucky MMC member will win a set of 7 nailenamels courtesy of RevlonOct 12: Yokohama Oktoberfest, MinatomiraiRegister for prizes & discountswww.metropolis.co.jp/club05