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

Christmas songback number

back number – Christmas Song (full)

As the title suggests, back number’s “Christmas Song” has become a holiday staple.

You might think it’s only for Christmas, but it’s actually a love song that perfectly suits winter, conveying heartfelt feelings for someone you love.

Released in 2015 as back number’s 14th single, it also served as a TV drama theme.

It’s the kind of song that stirs up the emotions of being in love—making you want to see the person you like and tell them how you feel.

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DISH// – Cat [Special Studio Version 2020]

This song, “Neko,” was included as a coupling track on the 10th single “Bokutachi ga Yarimashita” in 2017.

It’s become a long-running hit and is also well known for being written and composed by Aimyon.

While it’s a sad love song about an unforgettable romance, the feeling of “love” comes through so intensely it almost hurts.

Being in love can be joyful, but when you can’t help feeling sad, it might be nice to completely immerse yourself in a melancholy love song like this.

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A Song for Youerica

erica – A Song for You

Erica’s signature song “A Song I Give to You.” Its lyrics, written in plain, straightforward words, have deeply moved many people in love.

For a while, confessions using these lyrics were popular on LINE, weren’t they? Like a love letter, the song captures the pain and poignancy of unrequited love, as well as the overflowing feelings of being in love.

Surely, if you’re a middle schooler in love, every time you think about the person you like, you’ll feel the same complicated emotions this song expresses.

It’s also perfect as a cheer song before you confess your feelings!

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Hey,SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Hey,”

An unrequited love song included on SHISHAMO’s 2018 album SHISHAMO 5.

SHISHAMO even provided a set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition, so they’re an artist known among middle schoolers, too! This song is also a cute love song that’s perfect for middle schoolers, capturing the feelings of a girl who’s trying to work up the courage—telling herself she has to change for herself, she has to confess! Give it a listen when you want a boost.

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orionYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

A very romantic song that blends the iconic winter constellation Orion with the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love: Kenshi Yonezu’s “orion.” The song was also used as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.

It’s the kind of track that makes you want to look up at the constellations on a winter night while listening, a number that seems to intensify the ache and the feelings for someone you love.

Is there any song that fits the emotions of unrequited love better than this? It’s one you’ll want to listen to carefully.

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Sparks of Lies96neko

96 Neko 'Lies' Spark'

“Lies’ Spark” is the opening song of the anime Scum’s Wish.

It’s performed by 96neko, a vocalist known for her “utatte mita” (cover song) uploads.

It’s a track I’d recommend to middle schoolers who love anime or Vocaloid.

Unrequited love isn’t just a beautiful feeling, right? There are times when it’s frustrating or painful because they don’t notice you, and your feelings don’t get through.

This song portrays those emotions—a realistic unrequited love song that perfectly resonates with how you feel when it hurts.

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crescendoM!LK

crescendo

This is a coupling track from the single “Bakuretsu Aishiteru / Sukisugite Metsu!” released in February 2026.

It drew attention for being produced by member Hayato Sano.

Created with the theme of a “classic idol song,” its lyrics depict the flutter of unrequited love gradually growing stronger, making listeners’ hearts skip a beat.

The transparent sound and straightforward melody build a sense of elation and draw you in.

It’s a sweet-and-sour pop tune that gives a gentle push to those in love.