[Verse 1] Lunchtime glow in the crowded cafeteria Trays laid between us like a quiet stage I feel the weight of jealous eyes from every corner So I shrink into my seat and hide my face [Pre-Chorus] I whispered soft, “Ka-e-de… am I really okay?” She leaned in close with that familiar smile [Chorus] She told me, “Lift your chin, little star” Said I’m kinder than I know, prettier than I see A teasing nudge, a playful hand in my hair And suddenly the tightness in my chest grew light and free [Verse 2] She told me he’s the boy the whole school watches Perfect grades, perfect form, a distant kind of light Last year confessions fell like autumn rain around him But he turned them all away, cold as winter night Now the girls all stare at me with nervous wonder ’Cause the unreachable prince chose someone small like me [Pre-Chorus] I answered quietly, “But he’s always gentle with me…” She grinned and ruffled my hair without a care “That’s your secret power, Sana — You make people want to hold you, soft and rare” [Chorus] She told me, “Lift your chin, little star” Said I’m kinder than I know, prettier than I see A teasing laugh, a messy swirl upon my head “Stop that~!” I giggled, but my worries softly fled [Bridge] Those piercing stares still sting like tiny thorns He chose me… but I still don’t know the reason why Yet after sitting here with her, the fear grows small For the first time, I sat a little taller in the hall [Final Chorus] She told me, “Lift your chin, little star” Even when I’m trembling, even when I’m small Her bright and honest voice still echoes in my heart And gives this nervous girl the courage to stand tall Lunchtime with Ka-e-de Turns my “why me?” into something warm and new
