As Hikaru Utada reflects on a series of relationships nearing their end on Heart Station, it’s hard not to hear some of the lyrics as echoes from their own life: The J-pop singer announced their divorce around the time the production of their fifth album had begun. But if the breezy R&B beats here are any indication, a breakup doesn’t equate to total devastation for Utada. While the glassy synths of “Heart Station” feel as fragile as their lonely heart, the rest of the delicate arrangement helps lighten up the wistful song into a more casual affair. In the upbeat standouts, Utada uses the sprightly music as a means to shake off the blues. From the blaring movie-theme intro on, the jingling hip-hop of “Kiss & Cry” strives to remind listeners of better days that will follow the initial pain. The lyrics and the beats give off a sense of nonchalance as Utada takes the fallout in stride, treating the debacle as only one of countless others they will encounter. Utada might seem resilient from the way they handle these episodes, but Heart Station isn’t without melancholy. A tender ballad built around an elegant piano loop, “Stay Gold” finds the singer in a situation where parting ways is unfortunately the best decision for both parties involved. And even at their lowest moments, they let out no more than a resigned sigh, as if it’s pointless to indulge in any further regret. Utada assumes a “that’s life” attitude on “Flavor of Life (Ballad Version)” from the get-go, mourning the end of a great relationship before it officially dissolves, and puts it best in “Beautiful World”: “It’s only love.” From the album’s airy electronic-pop production to its perceptive lyrics, Heart Station suggests separation need not be the end of the world.