Po-ka-feisu (Pokerface)
Mao Abe
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How am I viewed? I think I know
I know they say “be careful around her”
This poker face is a bad habit I’ve donned some time ago
Everyone will continue to avoid this unsmiling me

But, hey, you, you saw through it
My weakness, my bluffing, everything

On cheerful days and days of violent rain, let’s walk on so nobody perceives my feelings
So my honest heart will especially shine for this loved person

This poker face is an art of living that I’ve donned some time ago
By not smiling I’ve repelled everything on purpose ‘till now

But, hey, you said that you’re happy with someone like me
My weird pride and presentation is now powerless

My smiles overflow by you just being here, I surely don’t need to give it any reason
Although I’m always frowning, make me smile forever

I just want to be pretty for you
Please somehow monopolize this smile for eternity

On cheerful days and days of violent rain, let’s walk on so nobody perceives my feelings
So my honest heart will especially shine for this loved person

So that it’ll shine for you
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