Akai Ito

We met here for the first time, just two months ago
My first sweet girlfriend, who didn't even know how to kiss yet
In our trivial, modest days, I quietly cherished
When I asked, 'Do you remember what day it is today?' you hesitated a bit before answering

You smiled and said, 'It's my ex-boyfriend's birthday,' scratching your head awkwardly
Those kinds of conversations make me want to cover my ears
Surely, my memories of three years with him still can't compare
But even though I love you so much, the number of misunderstandings is too many

Instead of repeating these fragile exchanges over and over
It's better if we don't meet until your heart responds
Because whether it's tomorrow or five years from now, I'll be waiting here
Let's make a promise and firmly tie a red string around our hearts

The flowers that were once buds have now bloomed in vibrant colors
Reflecting the me who has crossed over autumn and winter

Only time passes endlessly behind closed eyelids
Your figure walking with someone else haunts me
I feel like we'll never meet again, maybe it's better not to try
But the answer I believed in, even as my heart felt like it would burst, is now

'Will you be there?' Your letter, with sincere words
Makes my eyes blur with overflowing tears, as I head to that place
Don't cry, because today is our first anniversary
Let's celebrate, remembering how tightly we held onto each other without letting go

Don't just hope to be loved, don't forget to believe
Even on this invisible path, it's okay
To love someone and believe in the road ahead, let's walk slowly