On a day like any other,
You suddenly stood up and said,
“Let’s look up at the stars tonight!”
“Every once in a while you say something good!”
That’s what everyone said, laughing,
As we proceeded down a lightless path.
We were getting excited, like little kids, as we walked along,
Trying not to be crushed
By the loneliness and anxiety we were all facing.
We looked up from a pitch black world
And it looked like the night sky was raining stars.
Since when did I become someone
Who chases after you?
I’m begging you,
Listen without being surprised,
To these feelings I have.
“There’s Deneb, Altair, and Vega!”
I recall you pointing out the Summer Triangle
As I look up to the sky.
I’ve finally found Orihime-sama,
But where’s Hikoboshi-sama…?
At this rate she’ll be all alone.
You’re sitting happily beside me,
But I can’t say a thing…
The truth is
I’ve known all along, deep down,
That even if I found you,
I could never reach you.
“You mustn’t! Don’t cry!”
That’s what I’ve been telling myself.
I try to act strong, but I’m a coward;
I’ve been pretending that I’m not interested,
But…
The pain in my chest worsens.
“So this is what it’s like
To fall for someone, huh?”
I can hear my heart saying,
“What do you want to do? Go ahead and say it!”
I want to be next to you,
But reality is harsh.
I didn’t say it.
I couldn’t say it.
Now I can’t ever do it over.
The glistening stars
On that summer night,
Remain in my memories even now.
Your face when you smiled,
Your face when you got angry,
I loved them both so.
It’s strange,
Though I should have expected it all along.
You never knew
This secret I now bear alone.
Going beyond the night,
I see you in my distant memories
Pointing up to the sky
With innocence in your voice.