| "Kataomoi no sotsugyou shiki" -- AKB 48 片思いの卒業式 "Kataomoi no sotsugyou shiki" -- "Graduation ceremony of unrequited love" , Performed by AKB48, Lyricist: Yasushi Akimoto ("Unrequited graduation" in English) I believe this is last song that was performed at a concert in spring of 2007. It was also the last song to be performed by the three members that are about to leave the AKB48 (graduate from the group) to pursue other careers. Michiru Hoshino, Imai Yu, Ayana Takada all graduated in June of 2007. The song lyrics must have been written to communicate the strong feeling of sisterhood that the girls have developed over the time they have performed and trained together. "Kataomoi no sotsugyou shiki" -- "Graduation ceremony of unrequited love" Original lyrics by Mr. Akimoto Yasushi Translation by gideon123 of http://stage48.net/ Even though you're here before my eyes, You don't notice That I like you like this Even a little bit you don't know The rising steam from the cocoa Hides me Your heart can't see The true meaning of my words "Graduation's coming soon, right?" Was all I could say The next topic snatches away this unrequited love By being with everyone, I can be close to you We're just joking around I look like you're little sister Under the table, We counted by folding fingers Thus, the passing days Were a stairway to a farewell "We won't be able to meet in the spring, right?" Once more I tried to say, But I put on an adult face for that journey The scribbled-on textbook The lent handkerchief The quarrelsome cultural festival These continuing memories Endlessly overflow "Graduation's coming soon, right?" Was all I could say "We won't be able to meet in the spring, right?" Once more I tried to say The next topic snatches away this unrequited love *TRANSLATOR'S NOTE - I submitted this to haruna_hamasaki for her AKB48 lyrics website, but for those who still haven't seen the translation yet, here it is. I've looked it over several times, and I think it stands up well under scrutiny, though I may make minor changes occasionally without due notice. Nevertheless, if there are any errors, please let me know so I may make the proper corrections. For those looking for the original Japanese and romanji lyrics, you can find them at haruna_hamasaki's website - http://www.akb48-lyrics-paradise.co.nr/ Tags: akb48 Kataomoi no Sotugyoushiki 片思いの卒業式 |