Japanese Ghost Story
Ghosts hate choral singing, loud arrangements, and percussion instruments, so all of these are strictly prohibited. Choral singing is absolutely forbidden. All prohibitions must be strictly observed at all times. Sing quietly, quietly, quietly, and without straining. Emotional singing is strictly prohibited. The only permitted instruments are the koto and the Tsugaru shamisen; all other instruments are prohibited. In particular, percussion instruments are strictly prohibited. All modern pop arrangements are prohibited. In particular, J-POP singing styles, arrangements, choral arrangements, and melodies are strictly prohibited. The style of Western hymns must be strictly adhered to. Strictly adhere to the singing style of British folk songs. All unnecessary arrangements are strictly prohibited. Focus solely on the singing itself. In this piece, the only permitted instruments are the koto and the Tsugaru shamisen; all other instruments are prohibited.
Japanese Ghost Story
Ghosts hate choral singing, loud arrangements, and percussion instruments, so all of these are strictly prohibited. Choral singing is absolutely forbidden. All prohibitions must be strictly observed at all times. Sing quietly, quietly, quietly, and without straining. Emotional singing is strictly prohibited. The only permitted instruments are the koto and the Tsugaru shamisen; all other instruments are prohibited. In particular, percussion instruments are strictly prohibited. All modern pop arrangements are prohibited. In particular, J-POP singing styles, arrangements, choral arrangements, and melodies are strictly prohibited. The style of Western hymns must be strictly adhered to. Strictly adhere to the singing style of British folk songs. All unnecessary arrangements are strictly prohibited. Focus solely on the singing itself. In this piece, the only permitted instruments are the koto and the Tsugaru shamisen; all other instruments are prohibited.
Lyrics
Promise of the Summer Festival, the Evening Embankment
That day, I changed into a yukata and hurried along a shortcut
Persistently surrounded by a few men
My memories of this world end there
A life full of studying, and then for the first time I learned what love is
I couldn't reach the promised place
Before I knew it, my soul has been unable to move since that day
Every year, I wait here for him who will never come again
Even if someone collapses on the street, people turn away as if they didn't see
Rather than a kind heart, one must protect oneself
Calculating risks, no one lends a shoulder to their neighbor
Even though I have a body, the city feels like a ghost
But on the day of the festival, amidst the storm
You noticed me as I passed by
The hand you reached out, asking "Are you okay?"
Was straightforward and kind, almost to the point of being meddlesome
You held my ice-like fingers tightly
Even knowing I was a ghost, you weren't afraid to be involved with me
The lights from the festival stalls tinted my pale cheeks
Your sincerity finally set time in motion
Beneath a star-filled sky that tore through the storm
Because we are alive, we can intertwine our lives more stubbornly
Buying masks, laughing at the usual games
We share the nostalgic taste of old sweets together
Your heart that wants to "make me happy"
Lights up my face that had lost all its color
Now, even the surrounding spectators can see me
Because you strongly believed in my existence
From the palms that touch me, normal warmth of a girl
Fireworks that should have been canceled are now launched on the riverbank
Memories of the beloved person I was waiting for that day
The feelings I couldn’t reach are now overflowing, thanks to you
The strength to take a step forward for the sake of your neighbor
Becomes an anchor that holds together the world from now on
Being held by you, all of me is being saved
Without fearing getting hurt, you can cry for others
I will never forget your profile as you gaze up at the fireworks
Thank you, gentle person, I will no longer be lost
To those weak who have bodies, with those warm hands of yours
Please, do not abandon someone next to you, and hold their hand
My figure gradually becomes transparent
The arms of you who used to hold me now cut through the air
But do not be sad
The scent of the morning glory, wrapped in morning dew
Remains deeply in your heart even now
Looking up at the star-filled sky after the festival has ended
Your new
Night will dawn
↓ ここから日本語なんです ↓
夏祭りの約束夕暮れの堰堤
あの日 浴衣に着替えて 急いだ近道
数人の男たちにしつこく囲まれて
私の現世の記憶は そこで終わる
勉強ばかりの人生で 初めて知った恋心
約束の場所へ 私はたどり着けなかった
気づけば私は あの日から動けない魂
もぅやってこない彼を 毎年ここで待っている
路上で誰かが倒れても 見なかったことにして去る背中
優しい心より 自分を守る事なかれ
リスクを計算して 誰も隣人に肩を貸さない
身体を持っているのに まるで幽霊のような街
だけど 祭り当日の嵐の中
誰もが通り過ぎる私に あなたは気づいた
「大丈夫かい」と 差し出されたその手は
お節介なほどに まっすぐで、優しかった
氷のような私の指を あなたは強く握りしめたわ
幽霊と知っても 関わることを恐れないでいてくれたの
出店の灯りが 青白かった私の頬を染めていく
あなたの誠実が ようやく時間を動かしたのね
嵐を切り裂いた 満天の星空の下で
生きてるからこそ もっと泥臭く 互いの命を絡ませて
お面を買って おきまりのゲームに笑う
懐かしい駄菓子の味は 二人で分かち合う
「楽しませたい」という あなたのその心根が
血の気のなかった私の顔に 灯りを灯す
周囲の観客にも いま私は見えている
あなたが私の存在を 強く信じてくれたから
触れる手のひらから 普通の女の子の体温
中止のはずの花火が いま、河原に打ち上がる
あの日待っていた 愛しい人の記憶
届かなかった想いが いまあなたのおかげで満ちていく
隣人のために 一歩を踏み出せるその強さが
これからの世界を 繋ぎとめるアンカー
あなたに抱きしめられて 私のすべてが救われていく
傷つくことを恐れず 他人のために泣けるあなた
花火を見上げるあなたの横顔を 私は忘れない
ありがとう、優しい人 もう私は迷わないわ
身体を持つ弱き者よ その温かい手で
どうか隣の誰かを 見捨てずに手を繋いで
私の姿は 次第に透けていく
抱きしめていたあなたの腕が空を切る
けれど悲しまないで
朝露を纏った 清々しい朝顔の香りが
あなたの胸に いま深く残るから
祭りの終わった 満天の星空を見上げて
あなたの新しい
夜が、明けるわ