Unrequited love songs recommended for junior high school students. Popular love songs and romance tracks.

That’s not fair…arekunn

That's not fair... / Ale-kun [Official Music Video]

Are-kun’s song, which beautifully portrays aching love and suffering, has deeply moved many listeners.

While harboring intense feelings for the other person, the work delicately weaves the complex emotions of a woman swayed by ambiguous behavior.

Released in August 2021 as an advance track from the album “Breath,” it was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “BREAKOUT” in September, allowing it to resonate with an even wider audience.

Confused and hurt by the other person’s vague kindness, yet unable to suppress her feelings—this piece offers heartfelt empathy and comfort to anyone who bears the pain of an unrequited love.

How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46: “How many times have I gone back and reread the lyrics of LOVE SONG?”

The song that Sakurazaka46 released in February 2024 is a one-sided love song that captures the wistful feelings of falling in love at night.

It portrays the emotions of someone in love, who keeps rereading the lyrics of a love song on sleepless nights.

The track is included as a coupling song on their 8th single, “How Old Do You Wish You Could Be Again?” It comes in a first-press limited edition and a regular edition, with the first-press including bonuses such as a Blu-ray.

It’s a perfect song for junior high school students who have just fallen in love.

Haven’t you ever experienced lying awake thinking about someone you like, or finding yourself relating to a love song? Listen to this track and cherish those feelings of being in love.

Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu

[MV Full] Sorry for Dreaming / AKB48 U-21 Selection [Official]

Sung by AKB48’s U-21 selection, this song is a catchy pop love tune that portrays a bittersweet one-sided crush.

Its lyrics depict scenes like standing up to pedal a bicycle on the way to school at summer’s end and the feeling of only being able to watch from afar, conveying the delicate stirrings of youthful love.

Included on the single “Koi Tsunja tta,” released in July 2024, it was also used as the ending theme for the drama “Stardust Telepath.” It’s a perfect song for middle schoolers struggling with unrequited love—listening to it might even give you the courage to speak to your crush!

Blue-Sky Unrequited LoveSKE48

SKE48 “Blue Sky Unrequited Love” (Blue Sky One-Sided Love)

Released in 2010 as their second single, it was used as the ending theme for the TBS variety show “Shogeki! One Phrase” during March and April.

It became a signature song that boosted SKE’s popularity.

It’s a bright, upbeat song about unrequited love.

Bambi in UniformHKT48

[LIVE] Uniform Bambi (AKB48 Group Emergency General Meeting ~Let’s Settle This in Black and White!~ HKT48 Solo Concert) / HKT48 [Official]

When I’m in front of my crush, I freeze up with nerves—just like a newborn fawn.

This HKT48 song passionately captures that sweet and tangy feeling of first love.

Set to a breezy pop sound, the story of a uniform-clad protagonist with timid yet devoted feelings makes listeners’ hearts flutter.

Included on their 2013 debut single “Suki! Suki! Skip!,” the track has remained a fan favorite and was also featured on the milestone album “092.” Perfect for rekindling the frustration of unrequited love and the bittersweet memories of youth, this song might gently give you the courage to take that step if you’ve been struggling to express your feelings.