The series is licensed for an English language release in North America by Viz Media. It was adapted into a 26-episode television anime series which aired from July 3 to December 25, 2006.
In 2005, the manga won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo.
Synopsis
Nanami Takahashi welcomes the start of her high school life with great expectations of making as many friends as possible. There is much talk among the girls about a popular boy, Motoharu Yano, who has 2/3 of the girls in his middle school liking him. When Nanami asks Yuri Yamamoto, the girl sitting next to her, about Yano, the latter curtly replies that she dislikes him. Nanami is clueless of who Yano is until the day of the class nomination when she made a fool of herself by calling the name of her new friend wrongly. It turns out that she has actually met Yano along the corridors (unaware of his true identity) and he tricked her by providing a random name, resulting in the embarrassing incident in class. Nanami was initially mad at Yano but after a few encounters with him, she begins to find herself liking him.
Merry Go Round
Bokura ga Ita Lyrics
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Sukoshi tsumetai ame
Atattenai tsudzuketeru
Kono kokoro wo hiyasu you ni
Itsumo kimi wo mitsuketeita
Yasashii ushiro sugata mawari iku kono omoi
Doko he mukau no
Kimi ga mitsumeru saki ni wa
Bokura wa hitahashiru
Todokisou de todokanai
Sono kyori de
Shizuka ni ame ga furu
Sukoshi sabishii ame
Hirogaritsudzuketeru
Kono kokoro wo nadameru you ni
Itsumo kimi wo mitsumeteiru
Kawaii ushiro sugata mawari iku kono omoi
Doko ni mukau no
Boku ga motomeru saki ni wa
Nani ga matsu darou
Bokura wa hitahashiru
Oitsukesou de oitsukanai
Sono kyori de
Bokura wa hitahashiru
Todokisou de todokanai
Sono kyori de
Sono kyori de
Sono kyori de
Sono kyori de
The lyrics of Bokura ga Ita's song Merry Go Round depict a moment between two people during a melancholic rainy day. The song starts with the gentle sound of raindrops that fall softly, as the two characters observe the rain. The rain, which is described as "a little cold," continues to fall, and they both stand still, without moving, for quite some time. Despite the rain, the singer finds solace in the presence of the person next to them, and they mention the warmth of their heart. They reflect on their feelings toward the other person, considering where they are headed, what may be ahead, and what they anticipate from the future. The lyrics then ponder the fact that the distance between them may be vast, and they may never be able to reach each other — ultimately expressing a sense of longing and uncertainty.
The song is a testament to how delicate and fleeting moments shared with others can be. Even in our most solitary moments, these shared moments can provide great comfort and emotional buoyancy. The melancholic sound of the song creates a somber but dreamy atmosphere, that is very captivating and relaxing, and helps the listener feel the sadness of the lyrics, the beauty of the moment, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Shizuka na ame ga furu
Quiet rain falls
Sukoshi tsumetai ame
A little cold rain
Atattenai tsudzuketeru
Continuing to not pay attention
Kono kokoro wo hiyasu you ni
To cool this heart
Itsumo kimi wo mitsuketeita
I've always found you
Yasashii ushiro sugata mawari iku kono omoi
My thoughts watch your gentle back as you go
Doko he mukau no
Where are you headed?
Kimi ga mitsumeru saki ni wa
What do you see in your gaze?
Nani ga aru darou
What is there?
Bokura wa hitahashiru
We run side by side
Todokisou de todokanai
Seems to reach, but can't
Sono kyori de
From this distance
Sukoshi sabishii ame
A little lonely rain
Hirogaritsudzuketeru
Spreading out
Kono kokoro wo nadameru you ni
To soothe this heart
Itsumo kimi wo mitsumeteiru
I'm always watching you
Kawaii ushiro sugata mawari iku kono omoi
My feelings follow your cute back as you go
Doko ni mukau no
Where am I headed?
Boku ga motomeru saki ni wa
What am I waiting for?
Nani ga matsu darou
What awaits me?
Oitsukesou de oitsukanai
Seems to catch up, but can't
Sono kyori de
From this distance
Bokura wa hitahashiru
We run side by side
Todokisou de todokanai
Seems to reach, but can't
Sono kyori de
From this distance
Sono kyori de
From this distance
Sono kyori de
From this distance
Sono kyori de
From this distance
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shirlavalmonte8852
YEAH ITS TRUE TEARS MAKE THEM THE STORY.
TEARS .
TEARS
TEARS
IT REALLY TEARS US WHEN THEY BREAK UP
BUT ..BECAUSE ..YUUKI OBATA IS .A ASTRONG CREATOR
.
THE ENDING IS HAPPINESS.
WE SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP
TEARS ARE JUST TRIAL
BUT TEARS WILL BE REPLACE TO A SMILES
WE REALLY LOVE THIS.
PLEASE FINISH THE MANGA THROUGH READING
ITS NOT SAD STORY
ITS A HAPPY STORY
@shirlavalmonte8852
MERRY GO AROUND
A CUTE SONG THAT INSPIRES YOUR HEART OVER AND OVER AGAIN
IT BECAME A MEMORY FOR US LISTENING THIS SONG
THE MEMORIES BECOME GENTLE AND LIVE
THE MEMORIES BECOME GOLD
THE MEMORIES OF THEM ARE
REMAINING OUR HEARTS.
WHO AGREE WITH ME
?
WHO LOVE THEIR COUPLE?
WHO LOVE THEIR COUPLE?
ME. I REALLY REALLY LOVE THEM
LISTENING THIS MAKES ME FIGHT
ME STRONG
TO BE POSITIVE ESPECIALLY IN LOVE
JUST MERRY GO AROUND.
AND WELL BE BACK THERE.
@chikoyyokihc8456
I'm such a sucker for bokura ga ita. I read the manga, watched the anime and even the live action. Still my favorite no matter what.
@gail235
Chikoy Yokihc SO FRIKIN GOOOD
@gail235
Chikoy Yokihc I thought the people in the live action didn’t fit the image of what they made the characters in the anime
@Ivan_Qiu
People don't understand the anime/manga they only see the toxic relationship xd They can't see the masterpiece the DRAMA the Originally the OST omg
@halzion97
Omg, you don't know HOW MUCH I suffered with this anime back in early 2000's, and this song was dopee.
@chiyukino
same... like dude why?? I cried so much to this anime.. my heart..
@eno760
I'm suffering right now....but this song gets me thru it
@shirlavalmonte8852
@@eno760 OH DONT BE SUFFER.. THIS IS A BEST MEMORY FOR US TO BE DISCIPLINED IN THE NAME OF LOVE.BGI REFLECTS THAT..IT HELPS. TIME WILL COME
@FnadRockss
My favorite one from the anime
@chiyukino
I'M GONNA REWATCH THIS JUST TO HURT MYSELF AGAIN