A Ryonan team poem. Based on Sendoh Akira. Enjoy.


Behind the smile

Will no one see the world that's hidden behind my smile?
Will no one be able to see past this façade?
Is there no one who will see past this star over my head?
And see the real thoughts in my mind?

Is all they really see the star of the team?
The smiling ace who can shoot it all?
The best one amongst the rest,
The one whom no one can beat?

Will all this be the same,
If I were to be truly me?
To play the game the I want to
To do things my way?
No, I don't think so.

So, I'll keep on smiling,
Keeping everything hidden behind it.
So that no one can see them
And play the game they way they want me to.