フレンズ (Furenzu) – Friends

from Ranma 1/2 Super Best album.

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In a corner of the forest of nearly-toppled buildings
I swallowed my panting breaths and hid

Quickly moving along a hidden alley
Friends escape, slipping past my fingertips
It wasn’t just a game
It was destiny

The breadcrumbs dropped along the way home
Crumble on the asphalt, but
Carried by the wind beating against my back
The sounds of nostalgic footsteps, then, your voice

On the drops of nearly-spilt moon
I choked on my tears and smiled

At night, the familiar garden
Why does it seem so large? Friends
Don’t let go of this hand
I know of all the traps

Your side profile is too honest
So I can’t lie
Still remaining on my palm
The promise of that faraway day, then, your dreams

The breadcrumbs dropped along the way home
Crumble on the asphalt, but
Carried by the wind beating against my back
The sounds of nostalgic footsteps, then, your voice

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