Recommended unrequited love songs for high school girls

the depths of the heartrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “In the Depths of the Heart” / Rokudenashi – Deep Down [Official Music Video]

A bittersweet love ballad by Rokudenashi that resonates deeply.

It weaves delicate words about the loneliness that comes at dusk and the urgent feelings hidden behind a smile.

While yearning to be loved, the wavering heart that hesitates to face its true feelings seeps in along with gentle piano melodies.

Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “Sigh,” this song reaches out to those who, even while carrying wounded, unsettled hearts, try to look ahead with cherished memories held close.

waiting in vainrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Left Waiting” / Rokudenashi – Stood Me Up [Official Music Video]

This is a work by Rokudenashi, who began activities in 2021, delicately depicting the emotions of unrequited love.

The subtle shifts of a heart that can’t quite face the other person’s kindness, and the loneliness of being able only to watch them talk with someone else, leave a strong impression.

The vocals woven by Ninjin carry a warmth that feels like it gently heats the heart on a quiet winter night.

Written and composed by Hifumi, the song was released as a single in October 2021.

It’s a track that stands beside those troubled by love, offering empathy and comfort.

For anyone who holds a painful feeling they can’t confess to anyone—their love for someone dear—this song is meant for you.

Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Goodbye Bye (Music Video)

A delicate song by Ai Tomioka that sings of a love so pure it almost hurts.

The transparent vocals capture the frustrating feeling of almost closing the distance with someone, yet never quite getting there.

Even while knowing the other person has someone special, the complicated emotions of being unable to let go resonate deeply.

Released in September 2023, it captured many hearts, reaching the Top 10 on Spotify’s Viral charts in six Asian countries.

The song is memorable for its blend of English and Japanese lyrics and its catchy melodic line.

It’s a track that comforts anyone holding onto unspoken feelings for someone they love, or struggling with a love that may never come true.

I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan

I wish I were the one you love / Hands Like Cream Bread (Wishing I’m her / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Tegami Cream Pan, where earnest feelings and a bittersweet mood are woven together through a clear, transparent vocal.

It gently portrays a woman who carries deep feelings for someone important yet struggles to express them.

Featuring an evocative piano melody, the song was released in April 2023.

Showcasing her delicate expressive power to the fullest, this piece speaks on behalf of girls in love.

It’s a must-listen for those who keep their feelings for a crush to themselves or find it hard to be honest about their emotions toward someone dear.

Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki)HONEY WORKS

Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki) / HoneyWorks

A song that captures the feelings of a high school girl with an unrequited crush, bewildered by the changes she notices in someone she hasn’t seen in a while.

Released by HoneyWorks in October 2024, the track stands out for its lively rhythm and Junya Enoki’s sweet, heartrending vocals.

The lyrics portray, in a relatable way, the complex emotions of being shaken by discovering new charms in the person she likes.

This work is part of the popular “Confession Executive Committee” series and is included on the album Confession Executive Committee -FLYING SONGS- Omoiai.

With elements likely to spark buzz on social media, it’s poised to resonate with high school girls.

Heart ForecastEVE

Heart Forecast – Eve MV

If you’re looking for a crush song that makes your heart dance, this track might be just right.

Eve’s “Kokoro Yohō” was featured as a Valentine’s campaign song in collaboration with Lotte’s Ghana chocolate.

It’s packed with all the classic one-sided-love moments—the fluttery excitement, the solo highs and lows—and I think it’s a perfect song for high school students in love.

Lift your spirits and do your best to confess your feelings!

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If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo

KERENMI & Atarayo – If Only I Could Say I Like You (Theme song for the film 'The Exchange Diary of Lies')

It’s a song that really resonates with high schoolers, capturing the sweet-and-sour feeling of first love.

You like them, but you can’t say it—these tender, aching emotions are gently embraced by the music.

Released in July 2023 as the theme song for the film “Kokan Uso Nikki” (My Happy Marriage of Lies), it beautifully portrays the world of a youthful love story.

The music video features nostalgic props like cassette tapes and pay phones, and unfolds a parallel storyline different from the movie—well worth watching! It’s recommended not only for those with a crush, but also for anyone who wants to fall in love.

If you can find the courage to say “I like you,” a wonderful romance is sure to begin.

Listen to this song and take that first step, too.