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"Let's play karuta",
You say with burning eyes.
How could I refuse
When they set my heart on fire,
Your passion and excitement.

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When I watch you play,
You seem distant yet so close.
As you hit the cards,
it feels like I'm pushed away.
I want to reach out for you.

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As you call his name,
Your voice carries affection
And it breaks my heart.
Even though it pains me so,
I can't help falling for you.

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I don't always know
What it is that makes you cry.
Are you glad or sad?
Both with karuta and love
It's hard to understand you.

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I will grow stronger
In my pursuit to catch up.
I'll keep my promise.
Enemy, friend and rival;
Who will defeat the Meijin?

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