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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 (41–50)

A happy promise.riria.

riria. / A Happy Promise [Music Video]
A happy promise.riria.

A story of love and promises, woven by Lilia’s singing voice.

Its heartwarming melody and relatable lyrics leave a strong impression.

Chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime “My Happy Marriage,” this piece portrays the complex emotions of someone in love—joy in discovering one’s true self and unease on the path to happiness.

It’s perfect whether you listen while thinking of a one-sided crush or together with someone special.

Through this song, you might find the courage to face your own feelings.

Spring sceneryMinamino Yoko

This gem of a love song by Yoko Minamino portrays the bittersweet feelings of a young woman entering university and her boyfriend who has become a ronin student after failing his entrance exams, set in the spring of graduation.

Initially included on the April 1986 album “Gelato” and later featured as the B-side of “Kanashimi Monument” in July of the same year, the song delicately captures the subtleties of youth against the backdrop of Kobe.

Amid warm sunlight and fluttering cherry blossoms, the couple’s confusion about their changing circumstances resonates with a nostalgic melody.

Celebrated as a classic idol song, it continues to be loved as a piece that stays close to the heart at life’s milestones—love, parting, and setting out on new journeys.

evergreenŌhashi Chippoke

Ohashi Chippoke “Evergreen” Music Video
evergreenŌhashi Chippoke

This is a love song by Chippoke Ohashi that gently portrays lovers dreaming of unchanging love, set to a warm, tender melody.

Its sincere, diary-like lyrics—expressing the wish to always be with a loved one—resonate deeply.

Included on the mini-album “you,” released in October 2021, the track sparked a huge response, surpassing 100 million streams.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who hold feelings for someone dear in their hearts or who wish for an eternal bond with the one they love.

Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko

"Cherry Blossom 2021" from Seiko Matsuda Concert Tour 2023 “Parade”
Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko

It is a classic song with a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics portraying the beginning of a new romance.

Seiko Matsuda’s poised vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a brave first step.

The sense of anticipation for the future beneath a blue sky, and the joy of being in love, resonate deeply alongside her clear, transparent voice.

Released in January 1981, this piece was born from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to explore new music.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Loved for many years by countless listeners as a song to enjoy in spring—especially during cherry blossom season—it’s a lively, hopeful track that cheers on the start of a new chapter, and is highly recommended when you want to make a fresh start.

Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46

A poignant love song by Sakurazaka46 that portrays feelings of love through the motif of early-summer rain.

Released in April 2022 as their fourth single, it received a tremendous response, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Like rain that never stops, the swelling emotions are expressed through delicate vocals and choreography, gently embracing unspoken love and the struggles it brings.

It is a warm track that waits for the arrival of spring, resonating with those in the midst of unrequited love or unable to convey their feelings.

SAKURA, I love you?Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino - “SAKURA, I love you?” (short ver.)
SAKURA, I love you?Nishino Kana

This song portrays the delicate emotions of a woman who, while gazing at a scene of fluttering cherry blossoms, finds herself recalling a past love.

Kana Nishino’s gentle yet powerful vocals express the turmoil of a heart wavering between an unforgettable romance and the possibility of a new one.

Included on the album “Love Place,” the track was also featured in Sony’s Walkman “Play You.” commercial and was released in March 2012.

It earned Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, garnering strong support from many listeners.

With a melody that resonates especially in the season when spring arrives, it’s the perfect song for those who hold fragile, beautiful memories of love, like cherry blossom petals dancing in the air.

March of the PetalsAimer

Aimer “March of the Petals” Starring: Mirei Sasaki (Hinatazaka46) (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released on 2019/04/10)
March of the PetalsAimer

A song that sings of unspoken love, “March of the Petals.” It was released in 2019 as a single by Aimer.

The music video stars Mirei Sasaki from Hinatazaka46.

The lyrics are filled with school-related words, making it perfect for students.

It’s a slightly bittersweet track about spring graduation and parting ways, but the feelings of love and the wish for the other person’s happiness really resonate.

It’s a love song you’ll want to listen to while looking at cherry blossoms and thinking of someone you can’t forget.