[Lyric Translation] Pen no Sasu Houkou ~Chapter I~

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Trivia: Older fans might would it already, but I thought I should add this just in case anyone needs more info. This song is written by Sho but was never released on CD, it is the first in the “Pen no Sasu Houkou” series. There are 5 versions altogether, being Chapter I, Chapter II, Chapter III, Chapter III ~06’ remix~ and Chapter III ~07’ remix~. Chapter I was first aired on 2006.03.04 in Sho’s radioshow Shobeat. Lyrics are transcribed by ear. mp3 link can be found here with credits to Tess. I think this song is really worth listening, do read the lyrics I bet you'd be moved.

ぺんの指す方向 ~Chapter I~
Pen no Sasu Houkou ~Chapter I~
The Direction Where the Pen is Pointing At

続けた長針と短針は 振り返ってみると いやに短期間だった
tsuzuketa choushin to tanshin wa furikaette miru to iya ni tankikan datta
The long hand and short hand continued; when I look back, it has been a terribly short period indeed

なんて語りあかしもう3時半 何時間か楽しみは賛美歌
nante katari akashi mou san-jihan nanjikan ka tanoshimi wa sanbika
Hardly chatting about anything at all it’s already 3.30; how long more will it take, for the delight is indeed a song of praise

動き続けた長針と短針は 振り返ってみると いやに短期間だった
ugoki tsuzuketa choushin to tanshin wa furikaette miru to iya ni tankikan datta
With the continuous motion of the long hand and short hand; when I look back, it has been a terribly short period

なんて語りあかしもう3時半 何時間か楽しみは賛美歌
nante katari akashi mou san-jihan nanjikan ka tanoshimi wa sanbika
Hardly chatting about anything at all it’s already 3.30; how long more will it take, for the delight is indeed a song of praise

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