Lyrics: Fujita Maiko
Composition: Fujita Maiko

11. Sayonara ga Aru Kara

The departure bell rang, and someone pushed against my back
on the railroad car I boarded, the scenery slowly started to drift past

When I open the bag that was given to me
there’s three rice balls
I said I didn’t need it… Gosh… my chest is filling up

I thought I saw a figure clutching me
and a voice saying ‘do your best’
My feelings are getting too warm and tears are welling up

Because farewells exist, I want to meet you again
It makes me, who’s known loneliness, stronger
I have to think like that, because it feels like I’ll lose to the loneliness again
While I can’t see tomorrow and while I’m bewildered,
I took one step forward on my own

While I was always saying ‘I’ll come home next time’
Time went by without meeting each other, are you doing okay?

The shrine where we used to catch cicadas, our secret hideout,
Along the long route to school,
I wonder if those light purple flowers are still blooming

I went home after a long space in-between
You will welcome the selfish me back with the same smile
I’ve always been supported by this kindness
I’ve never forgotten this town where my important people are

Because farewells exist, there’s also gladness to be able to meet again
I know it especially because I parted from it, the happiness I could feel by my side

What’s most important is neither a thing nor money
Just be by my side, the times we can spend together
Just be healthy, that is my biggest wish
Because we can meet again, I can do my best
I am smiling

I will puff out my chest and walk on