Artist's commentary
[Touching Sleeves Is Good Luck! ♪] Matikanefukukitaru
"Oh nooo, it's almost time for the karuta championship! Oh no, no, no, no! M-my hands... are shaking... W-what am I going to dooo?!"
"For starters, you could sing Shiraoki's New Year's Fortune-Fishin' Song! If you say the words and dance the steps, luck's sure to come your way!"
"Bring on the boons, gimme good luck! ♪
Grab your shades, here comes a bright New Year's dawn! ♪
The sun's a-rising, Mount Fuji's snowy cap is shining ♪
With a rosy smile singin' woooiya hoiya ♪
Fortune's on the way! ♪"
"Woooiya hoiya! Fortune's on the way... ♪ Ehehe, you're right. I can' help but sing along."
"Exactamundo! I'll lead you in with another verse, and then you take the next!
Lucky lucky me, with my lucky pine sprigs ♪
Everybody gather 'round for some festivities ♪
Watch for hawks like you saw in your lucky dreams ♪
Playin' fukuwarai with a woooiya hoiya, ♪
Fortune's on the way! ♪"
"Lucky lucky me, eating a New Year's feast ♪
Ultra super happy, life always has me winning ♪
Everything's so tasty, but don't eat the eggplant yet ♪
Save a taste of luck and woooiya hoiya ♪
Fortune's on the way! ♪"
"Yep, I'm sure Shiraoki heard that prayer loud and clear, and sent a big ol' treasure ship of luck your way!"
