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Unrequited love songs to listen to in March. Spring love songs.

In March, the graduation season, many people may be wondering whether to confess their feelings or not.

Some of you might be thinking of giving up without confessing because your paths are diverging or you’re set to move out of the prefecture.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs about unrequited love that we want you to listen to in this season of partings—March.

They’re all songs that anyone in love can surely relate to, so if you’re looking for tracks that “link with how you feel right now,” try searching this playlist.

Unrequited love songs to listen to in March: spring love songs (41–50)

By your side.riria.

riria. / By Your Side [Audio Video]
By your side.riria.

This is a song by Riria that portrays tender first love and a touch of heartache.

It weaves complex feelings toward an unrequited crush together with a clear, translucent singing voice.

The song is characterized by a melody that moves listeners and lyrics that evoke empathy.

Released in May 2022, it was featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s romance reality show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita: Hatsu-Niji Edition.” The piece encourages facing the self that can’t be honest and conveys the importance of having courage in love.

It’s a perfect track for those who, on the verge of graduation, still haven’t been able to express their feelings to someone they like.

Why not let the bittersweetness of youth give you the push you need to be brave?

Unrequited love songs to listen to in March: Spring love songs (51–60)

Before you become a memorysupittsu

Speaking of Spitz’s classic breakup songs, there’s the early-release “Before You Become a Memory.” The straightforward title alone is enough to bring you to tears.

The lyrics, about wanting to see your smile before you become a memory, convey the pain of parting in a direct way.

Graduation, goodbye.haji→

Set against the cherry blossom–filled spring season, this song captures the feelings of farewell and reunion before a new departure.

It delicately portrays the emotions of graduating students—reluctant to part from the friends they’ve walked with, yet quietly holding hope for the future.

HAZZIE→’s gentle vocals tenderly embrace the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2014, the track reached No.

36 on the Oricon chart.

Live “in-person singing” events were also held at graduation ceremonies and farewell parties, resonating with many.

It’s a perfect song not only for students about to graduate, but for anyone standing at a milestone in life.

A heartwarming piece that helps you look back on your memories and find the courage to take a new step forward.

wishMarushii

Marcy – Wish (Official Music Video)
wishMarushii

A song by Marcy that sings of the bittersweet feelings for someone you’re secretly in love with.

It’s been making waves as the ending theme for the anime “I’m Going to Fall in Love Anyway.” The lyrics, imbued with feelings so strong you’d offer a prayer to God, are sure to resonate with many.

Ukyo Yoshida’s delicate vocals and the warm sound leave a lasting impression, offering comfort to anyone struggling with love.

Released to coincide with the anime’s broadcast starting in January 2025, this track is recommended not only for those with unrequited love but for anyone who holds someone dear.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to take a step forward.

When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima “Sakurairo Mau Koro” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika

When it comes to graduation season, cherry blossoms naturally come to mind.

Sakura-iro Mau Koro is a song that evocatively portrays the petals drifting through the air.

Released by Mika Nakashima in 2005, its beautiful lyrics and melody have been beloved by many and are still used in various commercials and TV programs today.

The song conveys the message that even if you part ways or grow distant after graduation, the memories you made in school will never change.

If you’re feeling anxious about graduating, be sure to give it a listen.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

This is a memorable ballad that warmly depicts the scenery of graduation season.

With his gentle voice, Dai Hirai delicately sings about the subtle emotional sway that mixes joy and loneliness at the moment of departure.

Expressing the complex feelings that come with life’s milestones like advancing to a new stage or graduating, alongside the calm scenery of spring, the piece is also notable for its elegant arrangement of piano and strings.

Released digitally in February 2022, it is also included on the album “LOVE+PEACE.” It is a song that resonates with the arrival of spring, offering comfort to those setting off into new environments and to those parting from cherished friends.

I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan

I won’t forget the days with you / Hands like cream bread (close to you / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]
I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan

Written by Tega Cream Pan on the train on graduation day, this piece is a moving song filled with friendship, parting, and hope for the future.

Through everyday scenes like catching a train at the last minute and overflowing photos, it portrays bonds with friends that deeply resonate with listeners.

Released in March 2022, it was also selected as the opening theme for TBS’s Drama Stream series “Papa to Musume no Nanokakan” (Seven Days of a Dad and His Daughter).

It’s a perfect song to listen to at graduations, farewell parties, and other moments of parting with loved ones—and it’s also recommended when you want to look back on memories with friends or a significant other.