Just listening to it makes my chest tighten. A unrequited love song born in the Reiwa era.

Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Samidare yo'

This song, which likens a bittersweet love to an early-summer drizzle, showcases a new side of Sakurazaka46.

The lyrics, expressing emotions that sway like intermittent rain, are sure to resonate with listeners.

Ten Yamasaki serves as the center for this release, and the music video has also been made public.

It’s a perfect track for those who feel the uncertainty of love and the frustration of not being able to convey their feelings well.

A springtime number about a poignant romance, it reflects the group’s change and growth.

I can’t sayRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Ienai” Official Video (Kyo Suki Special ver.) / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Can’t Say It

A heartrending love song that captures rising emotions and inner conflict.

It opens with a refreshing piano intro, then unfolds in line with the lyrics’ worldview, delivering a sound that’s beautiful yet at times intense—so satisfying to listen to.

Released digitally in July 2024 as an insert song for ABEMA’s original dating show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Summer Vacation 2024,” the track centers on the theme of feelings that can’t be expressed.

The simultaneous yearning for someone and the hesitation or fear of conveying those feelings will likely resonate with many listeners.

Embracing the complexities and bittersweetness of love, it’s a perfect song for anyone feeling their heart race after falling for someone.

I want to be lovedYumcha

Yumcha “Aisaretai” [Lyric Video]

A song for anyone struggling with unrequited love who wants to make their crush turn around.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Yumcha, known for works like “More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers.” The lyrics portray a brave, upbeat protagonist who tries self-improvement to get noticed and even uses Instagram’s Notes feature to express their feelings.

Love that doesn’t easily come to fruition can be disheartening at times.

This song wraps your heart in comfort and fills you with a strong resolve to become even cuter and try again.

Released in November 2024, it quickly became a hot topic on social media and resonated with many, even reaching No.

30 on Spotify’s charts.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A bittersweet love story that beautifully depicts springtime farewells and new encounters.

Set on an April night, this love song richly portrays the wavering feelings of two people keeping their distance, alongside the sight of cherry blossoms blooming in the city.

Released in February 2021 as the theme song for the romantic reality show “Don’t Be Fooled by Love and the Wolf,” the piece highlights Aimyon’s delicate expressive power, featuring a sweet yet somehow heartrending melody that leaves a strong impression.

Also included on the album “Falling into Your Eyes Record,” it drew attention together with its music video set in the urban landscape of Shinjuku.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to savor the poignancy of love while feeling the atmosphere of spring and the passing of cherry blossom season.