[For You in Love] A Love Song Perfect for Unrequited Feelings

I can’t get used to itYOAKE

YOAKE “I Can’t Get Used To It” Official Music Video

YOAKE is a band project that’s been turning heads by changing its vocalist and musical genre with each track.

Their digital-only single “Fuwanarenai,” released on March 19, 2021, sticks in your ears with its airy ensemble featuring a sprightly piano sound.

The lyrics, which express feelings that can’t be suppressed even while recognizing a more-than-friends-but-not-quite-lovers relationship, will likely resonate—especially with teens, for whom romance often begins as friendship.

Packed with memorable lines that create a strong hook, it’s a refreshing pop tune.

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Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Me Too, [Official Music Video] (Theme Song for the Drama “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin Guy”)

A ballad that poignantly portrays an unrequited love, set to the aching timbre of a piano.

Upon learning that their crush is dating a close friend, the protagonist carefully weaves their feelings as they have no choice but to give up while keeping their emotions hidden.

The more they think about the person they love, the more the pain intensifies—an experience many share as a bittersweet memory that lingers in the heart.

Included on YUTORI-SEDAI’s major first EP “blanket,” released in April 2025, this song was also chosen as the ending theme for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin.” It’s a track that gently accompanies the hearts of those in one-sided love, where simply thinking of someone makes your chest tighten.

Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Just Enough by Being a Little Short [Official Music Video]

The lyrics sweetly and poignantly portray a girl’s feelings of love—truly memorable! YUTORI-SEDAI’s song is a love anthem that stands by the hearts of high schoolers dealing with unrequited feelings.

Its unique take on romance—“love that’s a little lacking is just right”—has resonated with many.

Released in October 2023, the track became a viral hit on TikTok, and the music video featuring cast members from a popular dating show also drew attention.

It’s the perfect song for those in the midst of youth, to listen to while thinking of someone they like.

High school students struggling with love—why not listen to this song and find a bit of courage?

Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Tears Are About to Fall (MV) @ALEXANDROSchannel

This is a poignant song by [Alexandros] that depicts the moment the protagonist—who had kept a distance from others and avoided crowds—falls into a fateful love.

So absorbed in the blissful time with a cherished person, they become oblivious to the eyes around them.

Even so, the pure resolve to go and meet “you” is deeply moving.

Included on the album “Me No Do Karate.” released in January 2013, it drew attention as the other A-side to the single “Starrrrrrr.” It’s a song that gently encourages those who, though bewildered by meeting their destined person, are trying to look ahead and keep moving forward.

Mutual loveaiko

aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

From the flutter in your chest the moment you fall in love to the ache of feelings that don’t reach the other person, Aiko’s crystal-clear voice resonates deep in the heart.

Delicately portraying the emotions of longing for someone, this work—released in May 2024 and spotlighted as the theme song for a popular animated film—has struck a chord with many listeners.

Aiko’s vocals and the film’s world blend beautifully, further enhancing the piece’s allure.

It’s the perfect song for those experiencing unrequited love or looking to boost their motivation in romance.

Why not listen to this track and find the courage to share your feelings?

You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet

berry meet / The moon is beautiful [Music Video]

This song paints a picture of a winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love.

Its delicate vocals and acoustic tones settle quietly in the heart like falling snow.

The melody gently embraces the anxiety, hopes, and unspoken frustrations of someone in love, leaving a strong impression.

Released as berry meet’s single in November 2023, it resonated with many listeners.

Listening during the winter season—especially while gazing up at the night sky—deepens the feelings of someone in love.

It’s a perfect track for those with unrequited feelings or those hesitating to confess.

seesawtuki.

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.