At the very moment of my arrival, they introduced to me a young faculty member: Doctor Ikeda. Apparently he was Japanese, polite yet authoritative, and there was an air of general admiration about him; however the rest was a complete mystery for me.
At ang sandali ng aking pagdating, sila ipinakilala sa akin ng isang batang guro miyembro: Doctor Ikeda. Apparently siya ay Hapon, mapitagan pa authoritative, at nagkaroon ng hangin ng pangkalahatang admiration tungkol sa kanya, gayunpaman ang natitira ay isang kumpletong misteryo para sa akin.