We met on New Year’s Eve. She made me chocolate for Valentine’s, but I was not special to her.

She was attractive

With all the sweetness of spring

Yet she lacked beauty

Unfaithful with chocolate

A beauty as my dessert

Love is hard for a Tanuki.

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