[Lingering Feelings and Regrets] A Love Song for You Who Can’t Forget Your Ex-Boyfriend

I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

A masterpiece that delicately portrays a man’s emotions after heartbreak, offering listeners hope and empathy.

While he pretends to be strong, saying, “It’s not like I can’t do anything without you,” the way he feels his lover’s absence in everyday life is striking.

Released in May 1992 and used as a TV drama theme song, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Its million-selling success shows how deeply it resonated with many people.

This is a song that gently supports those trying to overcome the pain of a breakup and move forward again.

A must-listen for anyone who has gone through a painful parting.

FragranceMahiru

[MV] Mahiru — Fragrance (Aroma)

A heartrending song by Mahiru that portrays the feelings of a woman who can’t help but sense the presence of her former lover in the lingering scent of a borrowed perfume.

Delicately woven words capture how memories stirred by fragrance toss her about, leaving her heart aching with feelings she still can’t let go of.

Co-created with RINZO and released in December 2023, the piece gained support as a ballad that comforts many who have experienced heartbreak.

It’s a song that stands by those who, in everyday moments, are suddenly reminded of someone precious by a passing scent, bringing empathy to such bittersweet instants.

After a broken heartCHIHIRO

CHIHIRO – After a Broken Heart (Official MV)

A deeply moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret.

CHIHIRO’s tender yet heartrending vocals vividly capture the lingering afterglow of an unforgettable love.

Featured on the album “My Love Is Made of Tears,” released in February 2019, this track is known as one of the most striking pieces among songs that portray the complex emotions of romance.

If your heartbreak hasn’t healed, this song will surely stay by your side.

Listening through tears may gradually lighten your heart.

It’s a song that serves as emotional support—one we hope everyone carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear will hear.

Go ahead and throw it away.DAOKO

Daoko: “Just throw it away.”

Burning away past pain and sorrow and embracing a new self—this powerful message runs through DAOKO’s song.

Included on the album “Slash-&-Burn,” released in May 2024, the track was written and composed by DAOKO herself.

With delicate arrangement by Hanyuu Maigo and DAOKO’s distinctive vocals, it crafts an introspective, emotionally rich soundscape.

It carefully depicts the process of breaking free from the negative emotions that hold you back, offering a song that gently stays close to the listener’s heart.

It’s a must-listen for anyone at a crossroads or ready to make a fresh start.

NAOHY

NAO

It’s a heartwarming, soul-stirring song that gently embraces the pain of heartbreak.

It sings of the sorrowful feeling when the person you care for falls in love with someone else.

Released in April 2006, this piece moved many people.

The phrase “that girl” appearing in the lyrics really hits listeners deeply.

It beautifully expresses the painful sentiment of not being able to become someone special to the other person.

HY’s gentle vocals feel like they soothe the ache in your heart.

I think it’s the perfect song for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or struggling with a love they can’t forget.

KissMACO

MACO – Kiss

It’s a heartrending love song that captures deep lingering feelings and sadness for a former lover.

MACO’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate with those who carry the pain of heartbreak.

The image of stroking the pillow where you no longer lie as the morning sun rises conveys a profound loneliness.

Included on the debut album “FIRST KISS,” released in November 2015, the song reached as high as No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

It’s best enjoyed on nights spent alone in your room, with memories quietly overflowing.

Surely, the sadness will begin to heal little by little.

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

This song by Kinoko Teikoku seeps into the heart on long autumn nights.

In the season scented with osmanthus, its lyrics and melody gently envelop the pain of heartbreak and stir the soul.

Included on the album Time Lapse released in September 2018, this piece is a meaningful track commemorating the band’s 10th anniversary.

It delicately portrays how, in the stillness of night, lingering attachment and regret for a former lover resurface with striking clarity.

The nostalgic ice cream found at a convenience store late at night, the phone number you were sure you’d forgotten—fragments of such small memories will gently wrap around your heart.