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DANZEN! Futari wa Pretty Cure (Ver.Max Heart) – Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart

10 Tuesday Jan 2012

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Performed by Gojou Mayumi.

DANZEN! Futari wa Pretty Cure Ver. Max Heart / Mayumi Gojo DANZEN! Futari wa Pretty Cure Ver. Max Heart / Mayumi Gojo

from DANZEN! Futari wa Pretty Cure Ver. Max Heart single.

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Max Heart!
Pretty Cure Pretty Cure

Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Pretty Cure
Pretty Cure Cure We are Pretty Cure~!

It’s just been one thing after another
I just can’t believe this!! (Max Heart!)
Even in our uniforms
We’re super tough (Max Heart!)
As we go through crises together
We’ll become stronger and closer ☆ （Max Heart!）

your best! my best!
That’s how we’re living
So failure’s no big deal!
Fortune and happiness to those who smile!
So send negative feelings flying~!
Let the flower of life bloom! With everything we’ve got~
Work harder!

Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Pretty Cure
Pretty Cure Cure We are Pretty Cure~!

Sometimes after class
We stay back to chat Very time （Max Heart!）
When girls are in love
Rumors are our vitamin pills （Max Heart!）
On the rainbow bridge floating in the dark night
A miracle descends ☆ (Max Heart!）

your best! my best!
We’re giving our best
So friendship and love is the greatest!
The proof of our shine is our dimples
That’s our heartthrob finishing move!
☆s reflected in our eyes! With everything we’ve got~
Shine brighter!!

Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Pretty Cure
Pretty Cure Cure We are Pretty Cure~!

Pretty Cure Pretty Cure

“Tomorrow will take care of itself”?
I don’t get it （Max Heart!）
Now, I need to work on this homework
I don’t understand （Max Heart!）
We’ve exact opposite personalities, but love links all.
That’s the power of living our dreams ☆ （Max Heart!）

your best! my best!
That’s how we’re living
So failure’s no big deal!
Fortune and happiness to those who smile!
So send negative feelings flying~!
Let the flower of life bloom! With everything we’ve got~
Work harder!

Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Pretty Cure
Pretty Cure Cure We are Pretty Cure~!

Pretty Cure Pretty Cure Max Heart!!

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Platinum – Sakamoto Maaya

21 Wednesday Dec 2011

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プラチナ (Purachina) – Platinum

Single Collection + Hotchpotch / Maaya Sakamoto

from Single Collection + Hotchpotch album.

Replay! Mikuni Shimokawa Seishun Anison Cover III / Mikuni Shimokawa

Covered by Shimokawa Mikuni in Replay! ~Shimokawa Mikuni seishun anisong cover III~ album.

Utatane / marble

Covered by marble in Utatane album.

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I’m a dreamer Hidden power

My world is made up of dreams, love, anxiety
And maybe some hidden things which I’ve never imagined

Like the trees that reach for the sky
I look straight at you

I want to find, I want it to be true
Just by believing
There is nothing I cannot overcome
Like singing, like miracles
“Feelings” can change everything
Surely, surely, so much that it’s surprising

I’m a dreamer Hidden power

Even if something is waiting in the world I can’t yet see
Even if it’s different from my expectations, I won’t be afraid

The birds ride the wind and start their journey
From today to tomorrow

I want to tell, I want to shout
As the me, the only me in this whole world
Like praying, like stars
Even a small light will someday
Want to become stronger, and stronger

Endless possibilities are right here, in this hand
It’s gonna be your world

I want to find, I want it to be true
Just by believing
There is nothing I cannot overcome
Like singing, like miracles
“Feelings” can change everything
Surely, surely, so much that it’s surprising

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WE GO! – Kitadani Hiroshi

12 Wednesday Oct 2011

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Anime 「One Piece」 Opening. Short Version

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Can’t stay still, can’t stop
Dawn is late, so vexing
One, two, Sunshine, four… WE GO!

Let’s raise the flag, Break of Romance Dawn
Let’s make some waves, jumpstart from sleep
If we’re heading to an unbelievable world
Your toughness is needed

We’re such show-offs, is that a crime?
We’re wanted → Means we’re Winner （・∀・）
Freedom is our only rule
Worries are just like the wind

Absolutely, we’ll reach One Piece first
Our dreaming hearts are super huge
It’s important not to wake up~
Can’t stay still, can’t stop
Dawn is late, so vexing
One, two, Sunshine, four… WE GO!

We… have come so far
Our destination… Where dreams are
We won’t leave anyone behind~

With all our hearts, that’s a promise
Since that day, our dreams began
The future we’re aiming for is the same~
Can’t stay still, can’t stop
The sun in our hearts won’t set
One, two, Sunshine
One, two, Sunshine
One, two, Sunshine, four… WE GO!

WE GO!

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Misa’s note:
Lots of interesting wordplays in this song!!

1. This one is easy to spot! “Ichi, ni, Sunshine yon… wii goo!”, comes from the Japanese number series of 1 to 5, romanized as “ichi, ni, san, yon, go”.

2. Connecting words scattered throughout the song. Take for example, the last line of the first bridge and first line of the chorus. In Japanese, the last word of the bridge reads “kaze” or “wind”. The first word of the chorus is “ttai”, which is meaningless, but when connected with the “ze” from the bridge, it becomes “zettai” or “absolutely”.

A full list of word pairs:
kaze (wind) <—> zettai (absolutely)
daiji (important) <—> jitto (stay still)
ze (an ending particle) <—> zenshin (all our hearts)
onaji (the same) <—> jitto (stay still)

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#Kibou Rainbow# – Suite Pretty Cure♪

22 Monday Aug 2011

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＃キボウレインボウ＃ – #Hope Rainbow#

Performed by Ikeda Aya.

OP: La La La Suite PreCure - UNLIMITED ver. - / ED: # Kibo Rainbow # / Animation OP: La La La Suite PreCure - UNLIMITED ver. - / ED: # Kibo Rainbow # / Animation Suite PreCure Vocal Album / Animation Sweet Precure Vocal Best / Animation

from La♪La♪La♪Suite Pretty Cure♪ UNLIMITED ver. single + Suite Pretty Cure♪ Vocal Album 2 album + Suite Pretty Cure♪ Vocal Best album.

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Misa’s note: This song lyric emphasizes mostly on words and phrases which sound similar, instead of meaning, so if the translation doesn’t really make sense, then it probably means that it doesn’t in the original as well.

For example, the line “愛宿る　アイドル☆” translates into “love resides, Idol ☆”. Doesn’t mean anything, but just a play on sounds, as the phrase reads “ai yadoru, aidoru ☆”.

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Ding Dong Rainbow timbre, beautiful
#Hope Rainbow#
We won’t lose! Our hearts resounding together!
Orchestra Pretty Cure ♪

Don’t give up Song! Song! Song!
You hear it, right?
Play emotions with a Pizzicato
Look, with interest Sing! Sing!
Tears in Pianissimo
Smile in Legato!

You can’t sound out on your own
If we do a riff with the lively notes
Everyone in the full house, their hearts unknowingly
# # # (Sharp Sharp Sharp)

Face forward (Smile! Suite Pretty Cure ♪)
And let’s walk on (Skip! Suite Pretty Cure ♪)
In those unbreakable eyes
Love resides, Idol ☆

Ding Dong Rainbow timbre, shining
#Hope Rainbow#
Definitely! We’ll smile again tomorrow
Together with everyone!

Look up to the sky (Friends! Suite Pretty Cure ♪)
Let’s hold hands (Team! Suite Pretty Cure ♪)
I NOTE (Love Note), play it with love
And spirit! Harmonious Love ↑ Love ↑

Ding Dong Rainbow timbre, beautiful
#Hope Rainbow#
We won’t lose! Our hearts resounding together!
Orchestra Pretty Cure ♪

Gathering Band Band Band
Is fun, right?
A danceable ensemble
So, with dignity Do! Do!
Courage in Arpeggio
Everyday in Animato

Being alone is boring
If we join our hearts’ sounds with a slur
Power will surge out, and towards the future
March! March! March!

Any number of times (Vamp! Suite Pretty Cure ♪）
Let’s stand up (Jump! Suite Pretty Cure ♪）
The dazzling sun has risen again!
A mirrorball protecting our dreams ☆

Ding Dong Rainbow timbre, wonderful
#Hope Rainbow#
It won’t end! Fill up with happiness!
Forever and ever

More than yesterday (Soul! Suite Pretty Cure ♪)
Let’s become stronger (Grow! Suite Pretty Cure ♪)
Friendly voices join together
Into a ring of happiness!!

Ding Dong Rainbow timbre, dancing
#Hope Rainbow#
It won’t disappear! Shine bright!
Orchestra Pretty Cure ♪

Face forward (Face forward)
And let’s walk on (And let’s walk on)
In those unbreakable eyes
Love resides, Idol ☆

Ding Dong Rainbow timbre, shining
#Hope Rainbow#
Definitely! We’ll smile again tomorrow
Together with everyone!

Look up to the sky (Look up to the sky)
Let’s hold hands (Let’s hold hands)
I NOTE (Love Note), play it with love
And spirit! Harmonious Love ↑ Love ↑

Ding Dong Rainbow timbre, beautiful
#Hope Rainbow#
We won’t lose! Our hearts resounding together!
Orchestra Pretty Cure ♪

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Wonderful ↑ Powerful ↑ Music!! – Suite Pretty Cure♪

19 Friday Aug 2011

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Wonderful ↑ Powerful ↑ Music!! – ワンダフル↑パワフル↑ミュージック!!

Performed by Ikeda Aya.

Sweet Pretty Cure Shudaika Single "La La La Sweet Pretty Cure Wonderful Powerful Music" / Animation Suite PreCure Vocal Album / Animation Sweet Precure Vocal Best / Animation

from La♪La♪La♪Suite Pretty Cure♪ single + Suite Pretty Cure♪ Vocal Album 1 album + Suite Pretty Cure♪ Vocal Best album.

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Let’s enjoy playing

Wonderful ↑ Powerful ↑ Music!!

Fu! Are you ready?
Yeah! Let’s go! One! Two! Three!

Suite Pretty Cure ♪
Fu Fu Fu Fu Fu Fu
Suite Pretty Cure ♪

Do Re Mi Fa Clouds floating to the sky* (Ride!)
The tones of hope are nestling together (Dance!)
Rainbow colours on the music score
Hop! Step! Jump! (Happy!)
The musical notes are energetic and lively (High!)

Playful melody
I just can’t stay still!
Dancing rhythm
Send it to the future
Challenge! Go ahead!

If we can line up
The bright timbres, our hearts will feel great
Let’s play on tomorrow
Wonderful ↑ Powerful ↑ Music!!
Everyone, sing
Suite Pretty Cure ♪

So La Ti Anything and everything is fine, harmony!* (Peace!)
Mr Sun’s theatre opens today (Nice!)
Notes dressed in lots of frills (Lucky!)
If we sing them in chorus, we’ll be fully charged to go! (Up!)

Swaying beat
I just can’t calm down
Sweeping tempo
Release it to the universe
Revenge! Get a chance!

If we can play
The happy chords, our tears will dry up too
Let’s resonate as friends
Wonderful ↑ Powerful ↑ Music!!
With a smile, sing
Suite Pretty Cure ♪

Let’s enjoy playing
Wonderful ↑ Powerful ↑ Music!!
If we can line up
The bright timbres, our hearts will feel great
Let’s play on tomorrow
Wonderful ↑ Powerful ↑ Music!!
Everyone, sing
With a smile, sing
Suite Pretty Cure ♪

Sweet Suite Pretty Cure ♪

* The kanji “空 – sora” (sky), is placed such that it can be used in a double wordplay. It can be attached to the string of notes in front to sound like “Do Re Mi Fa So La”, and it can at the same time link to the phrase behind as part of the lyric line “Clouds floating to the sky”.
*Same thing with the 2nd verse. The term “どれ – dore” (anything) is placed such that it can link to the notes in front to sound like “So La Ti Do Re”, as well as form part of the lyric phrase “Anything and everything is fine”.

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La♪La♪La♪Suite Pretty Cure♪ – Suite Pretty Cure♪

16 Thursday Jun 2011

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La♪La♪La♪Suite Pretty Cure♪ – ラ♪ラ♪ラ♪スイートプリキュア♪

Performed by Kudou Mayu.

Sweet Pretty Cure Shudaika Single "La La La Sweet Pretty Cure Wonderful Powerful Music" / Animation Suite PreCure Vocal Album / Animation Sweet Precure Vocal Best / Animation

from La♪La♪La♪Suite Pretty Cure♪ single + Suite Pretty Cure♪ Vocal Album 1 album + Suite Pretty Cure♪ Vocal Best album.

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La♪La♪La♪La♪La♪

Sweet Suite Pretty Cure♪
Suite Pretty Cure♪
Sweet Suite Pretty Cure♪
Suite Pretty Cure♪

A resounding melody
A story starting now

A ringing chime, lively footsteps
Give a rhythm for the Happy Tune

Sing with a loud voice! (OK!)
Dogs, walk to the harmony! (Woof!)
Beat time together! MUSIC! (Pretty Cure!)
Repeat all that many times!

Sing! This world is in
Swing! And it’s connected
FOR YOU (FOR ME)
FOR GIRLS (FOR BOYS)
Let the octaves soar and
Dream! Let’s move to tomorrow
Believe! Flying high
While playing
The harmony
born from smiles!

Suite Pretty Cure♪
Sweet Suite Pretty Cure♪
Suite Pretty Cure♪

The rain’s patter is romantic
The wind’s poem is dramatic

Friends and comrades, listen and find
The scattered Major Keys

All timbres are the best! (GO! GO!)
The cats and everyone seem to be having fun (Meow~!)
We’ll become one! GOOD SOUND! (Pretty Cure!)
Wave the tacts in your hearts!

Phrase! That future is
Please! Shining
FOR FRIENDS (FOR SMILE)
FOR LOVE (FOR TRUTH)
Tell it with a fortissimo
Life! We’re working hard to
Live! Let us collect
Everyone’s dreams
Into a symphony
That spreads happiness!

Sing! This world is in
Swing! And it’s connected
FOR YOU (FOR ME)
FOR GIRLS (FOR BOYS)
Let the octaves soar and
Dream! Let’s move to tomorrow
Believe! Flying high
While playing
The harmony
born from smiles!

Sweet Suite Pretty Cure♪
Suite Pretty Cure♪
Sweet Suite Pretty Cure♪

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HEART GOES ON – Heartcatch Pretty Cure!

10 Friday Jun 2011

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Performed by Kudou Mayu & Ikeda Aya.

"Heart Catch Pretty Cure!" Late Stage Outro Theme: Tomorrow Song - Ashita No Uta / Animation (Mayu Kudo) "Heart Catch Pretty Cure!" Late Stage Outro Theme: Tomorrow Song - Ashita No Uta / Animation (Mayu Kudo)

from Heartcatch Pretty Cure Tomorrow Song ~Ashita no Uta~ single.

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Holding on to unreliable feelings, I’m standing here
But I can’t let go of them
Believe in the days you spent working hard, and take a step out
And aim for that place Ready go!

Even if I stand petrified
I won’t give up, won’t run away
Because I have found something precious!

The clear heart’s sky
Let’s fly high on our octaves!
Heart goes on! As long as we resonate with our friends
Dreams (may be far) But dreams (are not dreams) They will become reality one day

I understand now that limits are probably
The creation of my uneasiness
But everyone believed in me, supported me
Became the source of my strength

Surely, with these eyes
That can see through darkness
I can be the first to find real light!

The boundless heart’s sky
Melodies are taking flight
Heart goes on! Nothing is impossible
Tears (sparkle) Seeds (grow) And flowers will bloom someday

The clear heart’s sky
Let’s fly high on our octaves!
Heart goes on! As long as we resonate with our friends
Dreams (may be far) But dreams (are not dreams) They will become reality one day

Love (we’ll touch it) Stars (will sparkle) Everyone is shining here

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Tomorrow Song ~Ashita no Uta~ – Heartcatch Pretty Cure!

10 Friday Jun 2011

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Tomorrow Song ~あしたのうた~ (Tomorrow Song ~Ashita no Uta~) – Tomorrow Song ~Tomorrow’s Song~

Performed by Kudou Mayu

"HeartCatch PreCure!" Theme Single: Alright! HeartCatch PreCure! / Animation "HeartCatch PreCure!" Theme Single: Alright! HeartCatch PreCure! / Animation

from Alright! Heartcatch Pretty Cure single.

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Come! Let’s sing! Unite our voices!
Come! Gather!
Heartcatch Pretty Cure!

If you work hard, you can grow
A shining flower in your heart
When you feel like crying, look up!
And see that everyone is beside you

Let’s dance! While holding hands
Can you feel it? Lots of happy feelings!
Harmonize! To this melody Yeah Yeah Hey!
Tomorrow will be a sunnier day/Hallelujah*!

Come! Bloom! Heart flowers!
With energy!
Heartcatch Pretty Cure!
Heartcatch Pretty Cure!

The real reward of hard work
Is that you believe in yourself
For silently giving me strength
Even in those depressing days, I’m glad!

Let’s walk! Even in the rain
Facing forwards, with booming steps, let’s go!
To the sky! To draw a rainbow Yeah Yeah Hey!
So smile today!

Everyone! Come close Yeah Yeah Hey!

Let’s dance! While holding hands
Can you feel it? Lots of happy feelings!
Harmonize! To this melody Yeah Yeah Hey!
Tomorrow and forever, a sunnier day/Hallelujah!

Come! Bloom! Heart flowers!
With energy!
Heartcatch Pretty Cure!
Heartcatch Pretty Cure!

*A play on phrases. “Hareruya” can mean both “Hallelujah” and a “sunny (day)”.

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Fight Together – Amuro Namie

09 Thursday Jun 2011

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NAKED/Fight Together/Tempest / Namie Amuro NAKED/Fight Together/Tempest / Namie Amuro Uncontrolled / Namie Amuro Uncontrolled / Namie Amuro
From NAKED/Fight Together/Tempest single + Uncontrolled album.

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Let’s set off on our journey before dawn
Let’s welcome the tomorrow that we can’t yet see
Yes, I do not regret my decision
(Oh I know what I’m supposed to do)

No matter what kind of trials are in store for us
I can’t stop my beating heart
There is only one place we’re aiming for
(Fly to the light)

The bonds we forged at the end of the fight
I won’t let anyone break them
As long as we open up our held hands
Strength lies within

So, let’s start
The new world is calling
Look at this
No matter how many oceans separate us
We’ll always support each other
So move forward fearlessly
Don’t forget
We fight together

The birds submit to the wind and fly
On the far side of that rainbow
The flower known as hope blooms
(The flowers will never die)

Your feelings reach straight out
Isn’t it too tight
To lock them up in your heart?
(Fly to the light)

Lies can protect
Scraping your knees is noting to be shameful about
Just keep standing up
Because we will surely meet again

So, let’s start
The new world is calling
Look at this
No matter how many oceans separate us
We’ll always support each other
So move forward fearlessly
Don’t forget
We fight together

There is nothing disgraceful
About that endless wide sky
Which we looked up at that day

We have already come so far
Holding so many promises in our hearts
I am not lost
And I have a responsibility

The sun rises
And shines bright, even on our sorrow

I believe it
So let us search for the future
That links everything together
No one can replace you
So don’t forget
We fight together

Life goes on
Life goes on
Life goes on
Life goes on

Life goes on
Life goes on

So don’t forget
We fight together

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Heartcatch Paradise! – Heartcatch Pretty Cure!

11 Monday Apr 2011

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Heartcatch Paradise! – ハートキャッチパラダイス！

Performed by Kudou Mayu.

"HeartCatch PreCure!" Theme Single: Alright! HeartCatch PreCure! / Animation "HeartCatch PreCure!" Theme Single: Alright! HeartCatch PreCure! / Animation

from Alright! Heartcatch Pretty Cure single.

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Change! Change! Heartcatch!
Chance! Chance! Heartcatch!
Dance! Dance! Heartcatch!
Heartcatch ☆ Precure! (Yes)

With an “Open Sesame” the flower blooms
In the wardrobe of our hearts
Everything a girl loves
Look, they’re all packed inside

A successful image change! (Yes!)
With a scrunchie and a frilly tunic
Starting with the pretty chicks, it’s Show Time!

How’s my coordination today?
Yes! Shuffle! Colourful! Beautiful!
Mismatches fit my personality too v(^^)v
Being pretty is like a blooming flower~!

As long as we polish our sparkling hearts
They can become the light which shines through the darkness
Don’t look so downcast, a smile is best!
Like the heart flower which blooms towards the sun

Change! Change! Heartcatch!
Chance! Chance! Heartcatch!
Change! Change!
Chance! Chance!

Gathering at my “Come to me!”
In the paradise of hope
A girl’s brilliance
Is just overflowing

Come, coveted future! (Yes!)
THe model, the baker, the florist
For a large dramatic festival!

As for that unattainable goal*
Yes! I know it! I’ll get it! It’ll come to me!
It’s popular to be optimistic v(^^)v
Let my love bear fruit~!

As long as we nurture our zesty energetic dreams
Possibilities can break out of this Earth
Even if it exceeds our capabilities, it’ll be an easy win!
Like the heart flower which never wilts for eternity

One flower bud* has just awakened…

As long as we polish our sparkling hearts
They can become the light which shines through the darkness
Don’t look so downcast, a smile is best!
Like the heart flower which blooms towards the sun

Shining
Shining

Change! Change! Heartcatch!
Chance! Chance! Heartcatch!
Dance! Dance! Heartcatch!
Heartcatch ☆ Precure!

* The “unattainable goal” comes from the phrase 高嶺の花 which literally means “flower on a peak”. This goes well with the general flower theme of this song and the anime.
* The “flower bud” comes from the word つぼみ, which is read Tsubomi, and is the name of the show’s main character.

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