IMPORTANT STUFF: The song "Daijoubu" (meaning 'It's All Right') is the opening song to the anime "Boys Be..." sung by Maeda Aki-san. But these English lyrics were written by me in a way that you can sing it to the song itself! Neat, huh? I've been doing that a lot lately.
Anyway I thought the song (and my written lyrics) would go well with the KENMI story I wrote, Never My Way. Enjoy!
His eyes slowly fluttered open at the wonderful aroma drifting over him. Finally awake, Ken could only stare at the unfamiliar ceiling as if he was still half in his dream. There was a sense of deja vu as he tore his gaze from the ceiling and observed his position in the living room.
He was still lying on the couch when he noticed a pink blanket covering his body. He decided to sit up, examining the covers like it was a foreign item, and then the corners of his lips curled into a smile.
Why? The sadness,He held the pink covers against his face to feel its softness and overwhelm himself with her sweet fragrance. He closed his eyes and began to remember how he awoken in her house.
I can see it deep in your eyes.
Voice, my voice,His father was out of the country on business while his mother would be working late that evening, so that left Ken with having to make his own dinner. He wasn't in the mood to cook, so he went out to the local cafe for a meal.
Wishing someday it will reach your heart.
Only if he had enough courage to just ask her out on a date. Even if they were hanging out together (and sometimes with friends) a lot lately, those times were more between good friends than anything. He sighed as he continued to walk to his destination.
Memories of you and me,When he walked into the cafe, he was surprised to see her and Yamato at a table together. He slowly edged to the far right, not wanting to disturb the two since they seemed to be having a great time together.
So many I hold in my heart.
When we smile or pour our tears,It was too late when she caught his lonely form and called out to him, waving like the vibrant girl she was. Ken had no choice but to join them, putting on a weak smile.
These are the times we won't forget.
Apparently, Yamato had just dropped to exchange a few words before leaving for an engagement with Taichi that evening. Ken wasn't sure if his departure was a good thing or bad because he was now alone with the girl he liked, but he didn't know what to do or say now, like the many times before.
With your eyes to the sky, take this gentle breeze off to another day.They had dinner there and talked about all sorts of things, later getting on the subject of her parents being out of town for the weekend. She then wore this smile that he knew very well, and it usually occurred when she had an idea.
And we'll keep this feeling in our beating heart, embracing love and warmth.
It turned out to be an idea he would never dreamed of turning down. It was an evening he would treasured for the rest of his life, spending precious hours with her even if it was just to watch these supposedly scary American movies.
Though things will bring us down, and there will be times our smiles can't stop the pain,Someone tapping the tip of his nose brought him out of reminiscing state, and his deep, violet eyes were then gazing into a pair of caramel eyes he loved seeing. Mimi laughed at his adorable, sleepy appearance and brushed some stray bangs from his eyes. He blushed, enjoying her touch against his skin, and noticed that she was wearing a frilly, white apron.
You and I, together, we will be all right.
Fine. Every timeShe pulled him along upstairs and showed him the bathroom, so he could freshen up for the big breakfast she made for them. She left him there and returned to setting up the table. She always felt happy before, but this time, she was beyond that point as if she was in heaven as if she could live with just Ken by her side.
You throw all of your troubles away,
Heart, your heart,The two of them were soon eating breakfast outside on the patio that overlooked the swimming pool. They talked, laughed, and teased each other endlessly, but somehow the conversation caused them to forget about their meal...
Will grow strong with each step of the way.
In the sky, I feel so new,And Ken had Mim thrown over his shoulder as he prepared to throw her into the pool. She playfully threatened him several times, but he laughed it off. She was eventually thrown in but without having a good grip on his shirt, Ken had lost balance and joined her in the pool.
Holding the strength of the sun.
In your heart, don't you feel itThey splashed each other like crazy and later played a game of 'cat-and-mouse', having ignored how silly it was for fully clothed teenagers to be behaving like five-year-olds.
Burning like a deep sensation?
Even if the tears flow and the pain still hurts, never give up your dreams.Mimi climbed out of the pool with Ken on her tail. She didn't make it too far as he flung himself at her, wrapping his arms around her petite body, and the two landed on the grass, breathing heavily from their morning fun.
No matter what stands in our endless way, just believe in a smile.
The door of light is only a reach away, just never be afraid.She rolled onto her back as he inched his way up to her, keeping his body pressed on top of her so she couldn't escape. Still breathing hard, she managed to laugh energetically and brushed her hands through his wet, flattened hair. His face was hovering her, engraving every single detail of his pink-haired angel into his mind and heart.
I'm so sure, I'm so sure we will be all right.
Her pink lips were so tempting as he unknowingly inched down closer to her. She had ceased laughing, gazing into this beautiful eyes, overwhelmed by the intense moment. Her eyes shifted to his lips, noticing how close they were.
Realizing his mistake, he slowly retreated, angry with himself for such a stupid move. Surprised, she didn't hesitate to pull him back to her, and at the same time, she lifted her head just enough so their lips could touch in a blissful kiss. Her arms around his neck kept a shocking Ken against her as both closed their eyes and deepened the kiss.
They slowly broke from the kiss, gazing dreamily into each other's eyes, and smiled.
With our mem'ries in us, we'll keep walking till we find our future,They continued to lay in the grass, letting the sun dry them off, as he held her against him with an arm wrapped around her body. She laid her head peacefully on his chest, and her hand was securely holding his own. She sighed happily, closing her eyes to revel in his warming embrace.
So we can see what surprises lie ahead to take within our hands.
Though the road will be long and filled with dangers, we'll be together.An hour later, Ken was standing in his clean (machine-washed-and-dried) clothes again outside the Tachikawa house. He was staring off into space, thinking about nothing but that eventful morning with Mimi, who was still not out the door yet...
With this map of our dreams, nothing can stop us...
With your eyes to the sky, take this gentle breeze off to another day.He finally found his courage to ask her out on an official date, making her his official girlfriend now. He smiled at how she had immediately glomped him after that, and at first, he had thought she was attacking him for such an impossible question.
And we'll keep this feeling in our beating heart, embracing love and warmth.
He turned around to the front door when he heard Mimi announcing her appearance. She appeared in a spaghetti-strapped dress of floral pink, and hair was pulled back into a ponytail except for two curls around her face, making her more beautiful.
Though things will bring us down, and there will be times our smiles can't stop the pain,She smiled, satisfied with the awed look her boyfriend was giving her, and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. He returned her smile and then held out his arm to her. She gladly accepted it, hooking her arm with his, and they walked out to the new day as a dream that is never impossible.
You and I, together, we will be all right.
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Wow, wasn't that just a kawaii KENMI?!!! I don't know... but I was in a mood to write a KENMI--at least a songfic!! I've been listening to this song all week, and I just love it!! Hmm, but maybe you'll see another KENMI story from me soon... Please tell me what you think, okie? Thank you for reading this!! [bows deeply] =^_^=
