Recommended unrequited love songs for high school boys

After-School JumpShimoda Asami

[THE iDOLM@STER] After School Jump (M@STER VERSION) (Vocals: Mami Futami)

It’s a love song I’d love for teen students to hear—about mustering all your courage after school to confess your feelings.

It’s captivating in the way it tells the story of finally confessing to someone whose back you’ve been chasing all along.

Just by listening, you’ll feel as if you yourself are about to confess to an upperclassman after school, completely drawn into the moment.

DOKIDOKI RhythmYamamoto Nozomi

"Deresute" DOKIDOKI Rhythm (Game ver.) Rika Jougasaki SSR

It’s a love song about a girl fussing over her very first romance, sung to a rhythm that feels exhilarating and fast-paced.

She’s far too shy to confess her feelings outright, so she prepares a love letter instead—but even handing that over becomes a source of adorable inner conflict.

It’s a charming track that we especially hope teens and students in their twenties who are currently in love will listen to.

Deadly Peril, or a Love You Can’t EscapeHirata Hiromi

[The Idolmaster] Desperate Danger, or an Inescapable Love (M@STER VERSION) (Vocals: Makoto Kikuchi)

It’s a love song sung from a man’s perspective, capturing the gradual descent that occurs in the midst of romance.

Its appeal lies in how vividly it conveys the feeling of drowning in love—and even taking pleasure in it.

For those not currently in a relationship, you can’t help but admire the artistry that makes even love’s darker sides seem alluring.

It’s a track I’d like teenagers who are new to love to hear.

Walking cameraKaneko Yūki

[Deresute] Osanpo Camera (Game ver.) Aiko Takamori SSR

Unlike an intense love song, this is a love song that simply lists the joy of having someone you like in your everyday life and the little happy moments you encounter while taking a walk.

Listening to it makes you want to leisurely take your loved one out for a stroll.

It’s especially a song I’d like teenagers—who still have plenty of time to hang out with the person they like—to listen to.

Romantic Nowkurosawa tomoyo

“Deresute” Romantic Now (Game ver.) Miria Akagi SSR

It’s an up-tempo love song about a schoolgirl who can’t help but follow her crush with her eyes.

She’s always watching them, noticing the tiniest things—like their bedhead or how beautiful their eye color is—and that innocent sensitivity makes listeners’ hearts flutter too.

It’s definitely one of those tracks we want students, especially teens, to hear.

Delusional DiaryShido

SID – Delusion Diary

This is a love song by SID, a band with a driving visual-kei sound that enjoys a devoted core following.

Their artistry is a perfect fit for junior high school boys, and the accessible feel of the lyrics makes it an excellent match that really shines at karaoke.

I think of you all through the night.Nishizawa-san P

Thinking of You All Night Long – TOKOTOKO (Nishizawa-sanP) feat. GUMI

If you’re looking for a classic, high-school-style coming-of-age love song, I think Nishizawa-san P’s “Yomosugara Kimi Omou” is the best.

It’s a song that sings of love over a fast tempo and cool guitars.

When you’re feeling down, I recommend singing this song to lift your spirits!