Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... classic songs that sing about affection

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You know. / Are-kun & “Yuika” [MV]

A refreshing melody that evokes the feeling of spring and lyrics that capture the innocence of first love make a lasting impression! This is a duet song by Are-kun and Yuika.

Created solely through exchanges on social media, the track was born from a fateful encounter where they met in person for the first time at the recording session.

It vividly portrays the frustrating emotions of two people who have feelings for each other but can’t quite express them honestly.

Released in April 2022, the song gained attention for its youthfully nostalgic music video, in which a high school boy and girl share their feelings as cherry blossoms flutter around them.

It’s recommended not only for those experiencing unrequited love, but also for anyone looking to start a new romance with the arrival of spring.

O youdoba shishō

You / Doba-shishō: OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Released in February 2025, this work is a gem of a love song whose gentle, familiar melody and straightforward, heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply.

Wrapped in warm tones, the chorus adds a sweeping string arrangement that heightens the sense of emotion.

The vocals overflow with pure affection for the other person, and the tender worldview that cherishes everyday, ordinary moments will speak not only to those in love, but to anyone nurturing warm feelings for someone important.

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natori – Thread That Connects Us

This is a gently and delicately rendered story about a closed-off protagonist who begins to change after meeting the person they love.

It beautifully portrays a sincere form of love in which two people accept each other—including past wounds, secrets, and differences in perspective—within a cherished relationship.

Released digitally in September 2024, it has drawn attention as the theme song for the film “Arrogance and Goodness,” based on the novel of the same name by Mizuki Tsujimura.

It offers a different charm from Natori’s signature track “Overdose,” suggesting a new frontier for the artist.

For those who want to embrace everything about the other person without losing their own identity, this is a song that will resonate deeply with the delicate tremors of the heart.

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Say goodbye to clinging love. / Matsuri (Good bye, toxic love) [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Matsuri that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman breaking free from a past dependence on love and trying to take a new step forward.

Released digitally in June 2022, it features striking lyrics about the struggle between telling herself she’s forgotten her former partner and the bittersweet memories that occasionally resurface.

The track gained popularity on TikTok and resonated with younger listeners, and a music video starring Yuu Miyazaki was also produced.

It’s a warm breakup song that offers comfort to those trying to face forward despite heartache and to those who still feel lingering attachment to past love.

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Kira Kira / Mosawo. [Music Video]

A sparkling expression of the feeling of being in love, a song by Mosa o.

The lyrics delicately depict the brilliance and bittersweetness of romantic emotions, and the gentle vocals resonate deeply.

From the lyrics, you can sense the lover’s anxieties and inner conflicts.

Released in September 2020, the song garnered widespread empathy, especially on social media.

It’s perfect for those with a one-sided crush or anyone who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.

When you want to summon the courage to take a step forward, this is a song that quietly gives you a nudge.

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Tightly. / Mosawo. [Music Video]

A warm, comforting song that depicts the gentle everyday life of lovers.

It portrays the intimate bond between two people in love, such as the change in warmth when holding hands and the happy moments of watching a partner sleep.

Mosawo’s soft vocals further enhance the lyrics that cherish the small joys of daily life.

Released in July 2020, the song resonated with many, reaching No.

1 on the LINE MUSIC weekly ranking.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to treasure time with their partner or look back on memories with someone special.

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Koishoku / Mosawo. [Music Video]

It beautifully portrays the exhilaration of falling in love and the way feelings for someone overflow.

Released in September 2021 as a collaboration with the manga ‘A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren),’ it became a hot topic especially on social media.

Its acoustic sound and warm lyrics wonderfully capture love’s sparkle and bittersweetness.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to with someone special at the start of a new season.