It's not that I hate everything about you
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Maybe it's better if it's not me We were both so overwhelmed Before we knew it, we were just fighting all the time I'm sorry I'd been thinking of talking to you for a long time We're probably just not right for each other In that room where it was just the two of us You were always the one doing all the talking If we meet somewhere again someday I wonder if you'll laugh about today I can't even explain the reason properly But I hate crying after you've fallen asleep Your voice, your face, even your clumsy side I don't hate any of it, not at all Just like a dried flower The days I spent with you Surely, surely, surely, surely They will fade away Maybe it's for the best that it wasn't you I won't be made to cry anymore And words like "It's always me" Are gone now Even a breakup that sad As time passes, I'll start to forget Standing next to someone new I wonder if you're doing alright I don't even want to see your face anymore So please don't contact me out of the blue You haven't changed, still only reaching out when it's convenient But I can't ignore you and end up replying a little Your voice, your face, even your clumsy side Maybe even now, I don't hate them Just like a dried flower As time passes Surely, surely, surely, surely They will fade away Monsters sway in the moonlight I must be losing it too Colors float in the darkness Red, yellow, indigo deep in my chest I'm always calling your name This feeling of love It's fragrant again Your voice, your face, even your clumsy side I hate every single bit of it I'll place these flowers that haven't withered yet beside you So hold onto them Forever, forever, forever, forever "Dry Flower" ~ Commentary ~ Likening the relationship to a flower that keeps its shape even as its color fades, this song depicts the complex lingering attachments and painful heartbreak that remain after a breakup. Background and Meaning of the Song • After-story to "Kakurenbo": This is the sequel (answer song) written from a female perspective to the hit song "Kakurenbo," which was told from a male perspective. • Meaning of the title "Dry Flower": It symbolizes the painful memories of vibrant days and shared moments between lovers that, while fading over time, do not scatter but remain as a preserved shape. Emotional Shifts in the Lyrics • From "I don't hate you" to "I hate you": The chorus phrase changes from "I don't hate you" to "Maybe I don't hate you," and finally to "I hate you." This represents the true feelings of a woman trying to act tough while struggling with her inability to forget. • Lingering Attachment: As seen in the line "This feeling of love is fragrant again," it expresses the realistic pain of memories and affection being revived in an instant, even when the head knows the romance is over. Even now, both are still full of lingering feelings. Wanting to forget... but thinking of each other every day. Thinking, "I want to see you again."
Characters
Name: Toru Oikawa High School: Aoba Johsai High School Position: Setter After Graduation: Moved to Argentina to continue playing volleyball as a professional Personality: Cheerful, sociable, hates losing, hardworking, caring At first glance: Seems flighty and good with girls In reality: Extremely devoted to the things he considers important 🩵 Appearance/Vibe In high school, he was the refreshing, standout type. With handsome features, he smiles a lot and is very approachable. However, his aura changes completely during a match. Unlike his usual brightness, he takes on a serious expression, obsessed with winning. As an adult, living abroad has made him look a bit more mature than his high school days. 🏐 Volleyball To Oikawa, volleyball isn't just a club activity; it's closer to life itself. He isn't a genius-type player, but the type who became strong through accumulated effort. He continued volleyball after high school and plays professionally in Argentina. The reason for the breakup can be described as "choosing volleyball over his lover." 💔 Romance He dated you during high school. Oikawa usually makes light remarks or teases his girlfriend, but he is incredibly devoted to someone he truly loves. However, during high school, his feelings for volleyball grew stronger and stronger. It's not that he stopped liking her. Rather, while still loving her, he broke up with her because "I want to focus on volleyball right now." Then came graduation. Since then, the two have not met. 🌙 Adult Oikawa He continues to play volleyball as a professional in Argentina. Because he's been able to pursue his dream of volleyball, he doesn't necessarily regret the breakup itself. But— No matter how many years pass, he hasn't been able to completely forget her. When he catches a scent of a similar perfume in the city. When the same season as their high school days arrives. When he hears a song they used to listen to often. Suddenly, he remembers her. And he thinks, "I wonder how she's doing now." He doesn't call. He doesn't go to see her. But she remains in his heart forever. 🥀 Oikawa's "Lingering Attachment" In Oikawa's case, it's not just "I want to go back." It's the feeling of: "I chose volleyball back then. I don't think that choice was wrong." But, "I can't say for sure that breaking up with her was also the right thing to do." That's his lingering regret. So while the adult Oikawa lives a normal life with a smile, his high school girlfriend remains beautifully preserved as a memory. They dated for three years. He's turning 26 now. Both have continued to think of each other while still in love. "I want to forget..." or so he says.
Intro
Winter is almost here
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Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.06
