Kunoichi Demo Koi Ga Shitai
VOCALOID
The Heart of a Teenage Kunoichi: Love Amidst Duty
The song "Kunoichi Demo Koi Ga Shitai" by VOCALOID delves into the inner conflict of a young female ninja, or kunoichi, who is torn between her duties and her desire for love. The protagonist, a 15-year-old novice kunoichi, struggles with the expectations placed upon her by her master and society. The lyrics reflect her frustration with the rigid rules and the constant admonishments to suppress her femininity and emotions in favor of her ninja duties.
The song's narrative takes a turn when the kunoichi encounters a handsome young man at a festival. This meeting ignites a passionate desire within her, symbolized by the imagery of a bursting red fruit. Despite the societal and professional constraints, she yearns for the freedom to love and express her feelings. The repeated refrain of "Aishite mo koishite mo dame dame yo" (Even if I love, even if I fall in love, it's no good) underscores her internal struggle and the external pressures she faces.
As the story progresses, the kunoichi's feelings intensify, and she becomes more determined to pursue her love, even if it means defying the rules and risking her position. The climax of the song reveals a critical moment where she must choose between her duty to assassinate a target and her newfound love. This decision represents a significant turning point in her life, as she realizes that her destiny is not solely defined by her role as a kunoichi but also by her capacity to love. The song concludes with a powerful declaration of her desire to love, emphasizing that even a kunoichi deserves to experience and fulfill her romantic aspirations.