Shoujo Rei (少女レイ)

The song 'Shoujo Rei' by MORE MORE JUMP! delves into the dark and haunting themes of lost friendship, despair, and the longing for connection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a protagonist who is grappling with intense emotions and memories of a friend who is no longer present. The imagery of a 'cornered mouse' and the act of 'jumping onto the railroad crossing' suggest a sense of entrapment and a desperate attempt to escape overwhelming despair.

The recurring motif of the 'flashback' and the 'cicada's voice' evokes the fleeting nature of summer and the impermanence of life. The protagonist's fixation on the 'white-skinned girl' who has been erased by summer underscores a deep sense of loss and an almost obsessive desire to hold onto the past. The shared keychains symbolize a bond that has been irreparably broken, further emphasizing the theme of eternal separation.

The song also explores the darker aspects of human nature, as seen in the lines about the protagonist's 'true nature' beginning to act out and the act of placing a vase as the next target. This suggests a struggle with inner demons and a possible descent into madness. The protagonist's plea for the friend to 'grab my hand' and the assertion that 'you are alone' highlight a desperate need for connection and the fear of being left without a place to belong. The song's haunting conclusion, with the image of the friend pointing at the protagonist in a transparent world, leaves a lingering sense of unresolved tension and melancholy.