[Mutual Crush Song] Stuck before confession, not quite lovers!? A love song capturing wavering emotions
We’ve put together a collection of songs themed around “mutual unrequited love”—that in-between state where both people know they like each other, but neither can confess, so it stays one-sided.
If they’re aware of each other’s feelings, they should just confess! You might think so, but instead they fret, get impatient, and keep hoping for some sign—“Could it be…?”—from the other person.
In this article, we introduce a variety of songs: from happy love songs that end with the couple finally getting together, to stories where they like each other but never start dating and it quietly ends as is.
Find the one song that resonates with you!
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[Mutual Crush Songs] Stuck Before Becoming Lovers!? A Love Song Portraying Swaying Emotions (31–40)
Love at First SparkCHiCO with HoneyWorks meets mafumafu
When it comes to catchy songs that depict the back-and-forth between an attracted man and woman, “Bibi tto Love” comes to mind.
It was produced in 2022 by the collaborative unit CHiCO with HoneyWorks and the singer Mafumafu.
The conversational phrases that unfold over a danceable beat leave a strong impression.
With twin vocals, the song expresses the honest feelings of love from both the male and female perspectives.
From the moment they realize their feelings are mutual, the track carries a positive message about trusting their instincts and moving forward.
Why not kick off their romance to the exhilarating, fast-paced sound?
We’re officially a couple!HoneyWorks feat. Hattori Juri (CV: Sakura Ayane)／
“We’re Officially Dating!” is a song by the character Juri Hattori—voiced by Ayane Sakura—and produced by HoneyWorks, known for its comfortable rhythm and refreshing melody.
The song tells a love story that might begin with just a little bit of courage.
The lyrics carry messages full of pent-up feelings and hopeful anticipation, and listening naturally brings a smile to your face.
For those holding onto romantic feelings but hesitating to take the next step, it’s an especially relatable track—one that offers a positive burst of energy.
Winter Giftmosao.
Singer-songwriter Mosawo, who gained attention after posting self-accompanied performance videos on TikTok.
In 2020, he released “Fuyu no Present” (“Winter’s Gift”).
It portrays a couple on a date on a cold winter day.
Along with the beautiful sounds of strings and piano, a heartfelt message to a loved one resonates.
Watching the two people who like each other gradually grow closer is truly moving.
In the end, their wishes come true and they become a couple—it’s a happy love song.
Song for…HY
Based on a moving true story, HY’s “Song for…” is a track imbued with a special bond and growth.
The mature musicianship they showcased on their 2021 album HANAEMI has the power to seize listeners’ hearts.
In this song, feelings of impatience and pure love are beautifully portrayed, and the aching devotion of the protagonist is truly touching.
Encounters come hand in hand with farewells and new beginnings, and this worldview is depicted alongside a beautiful melodic line.
Let this song be a chance to take a fresh look at your own love life.
My dearest personMatsuri, Takumi
A beautiful collaborative piece by Matsuri and Takumi that sings of poignant scenes and an unattainable love.
Accompanied by skillful piano melodies, it’s a pure love story-song that wistfully asks, “If only I could go back to the past,” and longs for a love that has been lost.
That day you met, the kindness you shared, the tears you shed—precious memories are depicted in a way that tightens the chest and sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released in November 2023, this work offers solace to those whose relationship with someone they loved has ended and who still can’t make sense of their feelings.
It’s a song you’ll want to keep close for quiet nights alone, when you’re ready to face the pain of love.
[Mutual Crush Songs] Stuck Before Becoming Lovers Without Confessing!? A love song portraying wavering emotions (41–50)
I Want to Be Honest feat. KagechiyoHisame
A duet by Hisame and Kagechiyo that sets the complex emotions of a girl in love to a pop melody.
While hiding her feelings, she can’t help but be preoccupied with the person she likes—her wavering heart is delicately portrayed over a light, buoyant rhythm.
Released in March 2025, the music video has garnered hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who’s experienced that frustrating kind of love where you like someone so much you just can’t be honest about it.
Blue Springakane (Otoniae)
Otoniae’s track “Aoharu” is a 2022 release written and composed by Akane.
The lyrics portray the ups and downs of a protagonist falling in love, expressed with raw, true-to-life emotions.
They capture the fun of laying one’s own romantic experiences side by side—feeling both impatience and heart-fluttering excitement at once.
The purity that seeps in with the arrival of spring and the thrill of ordinary moments turning into a stage for romance are sure to resonate with younger listeners.
The protagonist’s endearingly straightforward way of expressing feelings is also a highlight.
It’s a song that stays close to every heart that wonders, “Could this be something?”