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Unrequited love songs to listen to in April. Spring love songs.

April, when cherry blossoms dance and spring is in full bloom.

April brings a little flutter of excitement—starting at a new school, moving up to a new class, or beginning your first job.

You might find yourself missing your old environment, too.

But April is also a season filled with the joy of new encounters.

In this article, we’re introducing one-sided love songs that we’d love for you to listen to during times like these.

We’ve gathered tracks brimming with springtime vibes and songs that cheer on brand-new romances—perfect for April.

If you’re looking for one-sided love songs for April, be sure to give these a listen.

Unrequited love songs to listen to in April. Spring love songs (21–30)

Sakura Lovemosao.

Sakuran / Mosawo [Music Video]
Sakura Lovemosao.

Mosa wo.’s song resonates with students approaching graduation, filled with the tender feelings of first love and the bittersweetness of parting that come with the arrival of spring.

Released in February 2021, the track was reportedly created based on love stories submitted by fans.

Its lyrics delicately portray unrequited love, and the gentle vocals leave a strong impression.

It’s a song that makes you want to listen as cherry blossoms dance, capturing the fleeting nature of youth.

Highly recommended for students about to graduate and for anyone reminiscing about past love.

Forget-me-notMarushii

Marcy – Forget-me-not (Official Music Video)
Forget-me-notMarushii

A song by Marcy that delicately portrays the anxiety born with the arrival of spring and unwavering feelings for a loved one.

The lyrics convey the unease of entering a new environment.

While celebrating the other person’s growth, there’s a conflict over the fear that they might drift away—something many of us have likely experienced.

Released in March 2021 and included on their first album, “Memory,” this track resonates deeply with those in long-distance relationships or anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46

A gentle, coming-of-age love song that tenderly embraces the fragility of unrequited feelings.

It’s an original track by the 6th generation members, included on Nogizaka46’s 38th single “Navel Orange,” released in March 2025.

The scenes painted by Yasushi Akimoto’s spun lyrics and the sound crafted by 3grass and Yuta Asao feel like a moment from a film.

If you’re about to graduate and can’t find the courage to confess to the one you like, this song might give you the push you need.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

A heartwarming ballad that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love during graduation season.

The timid protagonist, unable to express their feelings honestly, is likened to a “rabbit,” and the song gently sings of their immature feelings for someone they’ve loved for three years as cherry blossoms drift in the air.

Takaya Kawasaki’s clear, transparent vocals and delicate emotional expression leave a strong impression.

Released as a digital single in January 2021, the song is also included on the album “Nukumori.” In the music video, two leads selected through a LINE audition perform graduation scenes, further enhancing the song’s worldview.

It’s a perfect track for those who can’t bring themselves to share their heartfelt feelings, as well as students approaching graduation.

The song has resonated widely on social media and is cherished as a companion piece for the season of spring farewells.

tricolor violetSakurada Junko

Junko Sakurada - Tricolor Violet by jama
tricolor violetSakurada Junko

This is a song by Junko Sakurada, released in February 1974, that entrusts the tender feelings of first love to tricolor violets.

Singing of a fleeting romance, the track reached No.

10 on the Oricon chart and sold approximately 186,000 copies.

The fusion of Akuyu’s delicate lyrics and Taiji Nakamura’s evocative melody beautifully captures the aching innocence of a young girl’s love.

The work depicts the emotions of adolescence—where hope and anxiety intertwine—with elegance, while Sakurada’s clear, translucent voice adds depth to the story.

It is a gentle companion for anyone who holds close the longing of waiting and the poignancy of an unfulfilled love.

flower fortune-tellingShimizu Miisa

MIISA Shimizu – Hanauarai (Flower Fortune-telling)
flower fortune-tellingShimizu Miisa

This is an unrequited love song that delicately portrays fleeting feelings with a clear, translucent vocal.

Released in April 2025 as the opening theme for the drama “Kiri-o Fan Club,” the track features Miisha Shimizu’s expressive vocals, beautifully harmonizing with the poignant melody line.

The sound arrangement, infused with elements of funk music, also leaves a strong impression.

It’s a song that stays close to the pains and anxieties of love, so give it a listen when you’re dealing with those feelings.

I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.=LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st ALBUM track 'I Heard the Sound of Cherry Blossoms Blooming' MV [YouTube ver.]
I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.=LOVE

We bring you a heart-lifting song for the cherry blossom season.

Sung by the members of =LOVE, this refreshing track captures the flutter of first love.

With lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara, the words strikingly overlap the blooming of sakura with the premonition of first love.

Included on the album “Zenbu, Naisho.” and released in May 2021, it expresses the world gradually filling with color at the arrival of spring through a melodious sound.

Perfect for the season of full-bloom cherry blossoms and for those embarking on new encounters and beginnings.

Why not enjoy a spring stroll with someone special while listening to it?