information spreads quickly
情報はすぐに広がる (jouhou wa sugu ni hirogaru)
"In small towns, news travels fast."
"小さな町では、ニュースは速く広がる。" (Chiisana machi de wa, nyuusu wa hayaku hirogaru.)
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
the most modern and advanced
in trouble or difficulty
I believe that; expressing a firm opinion
to follow someone’s example or career path
to start working seriously