1.Because I kept staring at the slope
2.Pain lingers deep in my eyes
3.Because I stood against the wind
4.Pain grips my ankles5.
6.If you’re ever scared of the dark road ahead
7.Point it out
8.Take a step
9.And roll your shoulders10.
11.Now’s the time12.
13.Press the accelerator until it turns red-hot
14.But that’s still not enough—
15.Push yourself until you’re completely worn out
16.Surely, you’re standing on the right path
17.Even if your face turns red, swallow your tears
18.Don’t let it bother you anymore
19.Just glare ahead
20.Leap out
21.And run
22.SAKAMOTO DAYS23.
24.A strategy to outmatch the relentless store manager
25.“Preaching to a heavyweight?” they scoff
26.But limits have been surpassed—
27.Or so the determination on his face said28.
29.Everything you’ve left behind
30.Now resides in your heart31.
32.Here, even tears embody strength
33.Point it out
34.Say, “Leave it to me,”
35.And roll your shoulders36.
37.See for yourself38.
39.Press the accelerator until it turns red-hot
40.But that’s still not enough—
41.Push yourself until you’re completely spent
42.You’re always standing on the right path
43.Even if your face turns red, swallow your tears
44.Let it go
45.Just keep glaring ahead
46.Leap out47.
48.Ignite yourself49.
50.Press the accelerator until it turns red-hot
51.But that’s still not enough—
52.Push yourself until you’re utterly broken
53.Surely, you’re running the right course
54.Even if your face turns red, swallow your tears
55.Don’t let it bother you anymore
56.Smile
57.Leap out
58.And run
59.SAKAMOTO DAYS
Translated by:
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