Esperanza
Kana Nishino
Ending theme for *Sukkiri*
Lyrics: Kana Nishino
Composition: DJ Mass (VIVID Neon*), Hiroshi Yoshida, Toshihiro Takita
Arrangement: Toshihiro Takita, VIVID Neon*
Release Date: May 18, 2011
The sun intensifies the longing I feel for you
I don’t want to stop my heart from racing
I refuse to believe this love can’t come true
Even if I can’t see the future
This midsummer love is freezing over
I want to feel the warmth of your touch
How much longer must I cry?
I just want to be the only one you love
Your smile is so dazzling
Just like the summer sun
If only we had met sooner
Could I have had you all to myself?
It hurts to see you checking for messages
I wish I were *her*
My heart is screaming out
This midsummer love is freezing over
I want to feel the warmth of your touch
How much longer must I cry?
I just want to be the only one you love
If I were *her*, I could be
So much kinder to you
What am I missing?
Where am I falling short?
Even though I love you more than anyone
Every time you turn to me for advice
I hide a heart that feels like it’s about to burst
Every time I listen to you vent, I find myself hoping
Am I being selfish?
I’m so close, yet I can’t reach you
I can’t be *her*
My heart is just falling apart
This midsummer love is freezing over
I want to feel the warmth of your touch
How much longer must I cry?
I just want to be the only one you love
If I were *her*, I surely
Wouldn’t be demanding
I wouldn’t need a thing
I wouldn’t be afraid of anything
Because I love you more than anyone
The sun intensifies the longing I feel for you
I don’t want you to stop my heart from racing
I refuse to believe this love can’t come true
Because someday, I want to change the future
This midsummer love is freezing over
I want to know the kindness in your heart
Just let me stay by your side a little longer
Look only at me—just me
This midsummer love is freezing over
I want to feel the warmth of your touch
How much longer must I cry?
I just want to be the only one you love
If I were *her*, I would always
Keep my eyes only on you
No matter what happens
No matter what stands in our way
Because I love you more than anyone
La La La…
