Recommended love songs for high school students! A handpicked selection of heart-throbbing romance tunes.

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back number – Love (Short ver.)

A gem from back number that captures bittersweet, tenderly aching emotions swaying in the limited time before graduation.

The lyrics, which freeze a youthful moment—like following your crush with your eyes from a classroom window—are sure to make anyone overlay their own memories.

Released in March 2012, this song overflows with warmth that gently nudges men who are thinking of confessing on White Day but can’t quite find the courage.

On a night when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special, be sure to listen closely.

Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Magic Carpet [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

The hit song “Mahou no Jutan” (Magic Carpet), which racked up 100 million views on the video-sharing app TikTok, hugely popular among younger generations.

It also took the top spot on Spotify’s Viral Chart.

This love ballad captivates with Takaya Kawasaki’s gentle vocals.

Sung from a male perspective, its straightforward affection—“I don’t have anything, but I want to stay by your side”—is the kind of line that really moves women.

It’s also a great pick for men at karaoke, so try singing it in front of someone you like.

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sasashina

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I want to see you.mosao.

I Want to See You / Mosawo. [Music Video]

A heartwarming ballad that captures the bittersweetness of a long-distance relationship.

The growing feelings for a lover you can’t meet and the frustration of only being able to connect over the phone are expressed through delicate lyrics and melody.

Released digitally in October 2020, the song resonated with many, with four tracks ranking in LINE MUSIC’s Real-time TOP 50.

Mosawo’s warm vocals will surely comfort anyone thinking of a loved one far away.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those struggling with the pain of not being able to see someone important.

Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko

Pointillism Song / Mrs. GREEN APPLE (feat. Sonoko Inoue) full covered by Osamu × Harucha

“Tenbyo no Uta” teaches us the importance of expressing as much love as we can within the limited time we have.

The song, delivered by the genre-defying band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, was included on their 2018 single “Ao to Natsu.” It carries a heartwarming message that lets you feel the joy of meeting someone precious during the brief three years of high school.

In Sonoko Inoue’s clear, translucent vocals, you can also hear a straightforward, unwavering love.

It’s a love song perfectly suited to that refreshing, sweet-and-sour season of youth.

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mutō

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I can’t sayRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Ienai” Official Video (Kyo Suki Special ver.) / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Can’t Say It

Set under a shining sun and blue skies, this refreshing track evokes the thrill of springtime encounters.

Centered on the theme of unspoken feelings, it delicately portrays a young person’s heart wavering between affection for someone and inner conflict.

Released in July 2024 and featured as an insert song on ABEMA’s popular dating show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.

Summer Vacation 2024,” the piece resonates with Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s signature blend of bittersweet lyrics and beautiful melodies.

If you’re struggling to express your feelings to someone you like, give it a listen—it might just give you the courage to confess.

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

Here’s the smash hit single AAA released in 2013! When it comes to their love songs, “Koion to Amazora” is the one that stands out.

It’s a track with a beautiful melody that even has a slightly traditional Japanese feel.

Since they’re a mixed-gender vocal group, the dramatic development is one of its charms, and the sweet vocals in the chorus singing that melody are simply unbeatable.

And since it’s a love song, I really want you to pay attention to the lyrics as you listen.

I hope you find phrases that can support your love life or offer helpful hints!

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Murakami Shinpei

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mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN

DXTEEN | 'Mutual Crush' Official MV (Theme Song for the Drama 'I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip')

It’s a heart-tickling youth love song packed with the sweet, bittersweet flutter of the moment when love begins to move.

Released in September 2025 as DXTEEN’s 6th single, the track portrays that delicate distance between two people who like each other but can’t quite take the next step.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip.” The initial rush of romance and the thrill of feeling the gap slowly close with someone you like are vividly expressed through the members’ fresh, breezy vocals.

Give it a listen when you want to move your relationship forward.