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

ArueBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN – Arue

This song was written and composed by vocalist Fujiwara, who fell genuinely in love with Rei Ayanami, a character from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, and titled it with her initials, R.A.

The lyrics follow the anime’s storyline, making it a profoundly deep piece.

Catch the MomentLiSA

LiSA 『Catch the Moment』-Music Clip RADIO EDIT ver.-

This is LiSA’s famous song that quickly rose to prominence as the theme for “Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale.” It opens with a jazz-like piano intro and then suddenly shifts into guitar rock.

It really brings out the charm of LiSA’s distinctive vocals—highly recommended.

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Kira Kira / Mosawo. [Music Video]

A sparkling expression of the feeling of being in love, a song by Mosa o.

The lyrics delicately depict the brilliance and bittersweetness of romantic emotions, and the gentle vocals resonate deeply.

From the lyrics, you can sense the lover’s anxieties and inner conflicts.

Released in September 2020, the song garnered widespread empathy, especially on social media.

It’s perfect for those with a one-sided crush or anyone who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.

When you want to summon the courage to take a step forward, this is a song that quietly gives you a nudge.

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moon drop [Last Love Letter] Music Video

From an intro that bursts with the sweet tang of youth and sets your heart dancing, this is the quintessential popular number by moon drop.

Many listeners are sure to feel their chests tighten at the lyrics’ worldview, where the frustration of unrequited love and unspoken feelings intersect.

The track is included on their first full-length album, “Kono Tenohira ga Mada Kimi o Oboete Iru,” released in January 2022.

It was also used as a CM song for Honda Cars, broadcast across seven prefectures in the Chubu region, including Aichi and Mie, so plenty of people have likely heard its refreshing melody on TV.

This song sets indecisive feelings toward someone you love and a premonition of love’s end to an easygoing beat.

It’s perfect not only for students swaying with tender crushes, but also for anyone who wants to bask in bittersweet memories from the past.

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tuki. “Seesaw” Official Music Video

A bittersweet love song by tuki.

that overlays the delicate distance between two people in romance with the image of a seesaw.

It’s a track we hope those in relationships that aren’t progressing—and who feel that frustrating stagnation—will listen to.

When you’re struggling with the distance or mismatch in feelings between you and your partner, you’re sure to find moments that resonate.

The album “15,” releasing in January 2025 and featuring this song, is a collection of tracks she created up to the age of 15—be sure to check it out along with this track.

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

Released in 2007 as their 22nd single, it was used as the theme song for KDDI’s “au × EXILE Chapter 2 Campaign” commercial.

Due to its strong popularity among fans, it has long been a staple at live shows.

It is also known as an emotionally moving song.

Kiss PlanM!LK

M!LK – Kiss Plan (Official Music Video)

A song that vividly expresses a fluttering crush and a sense of anticipation.

Packed with all of M!LK’s charm, this track is sure to capture listeners’ hearts.

Its catchy melody and heart-tickling lyrics are a perfect match.

Released in January 2024, the song made waves as M!LK’s major-label 4th single.

The first-press limited edition includes bonus video content that fans won’t want to miss.

It’s perfect for anyone in love or anyone who wants to relive those sweet, bittersweet feelings.

Especially recommended for middle schoolers who want to get closer to their crush but can’t quite find the courage.