A Must-See for Those in Their 20s: A Collection of Youthful Songs That Bring Back School Days

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CHEHON “Midori” Official Music Video

This song, the title track included on the 2006 mini-album “Midori,” is told from a male perspective, expressing straightforward feelings for a single woman and looking back on everything the two of them have shared since they met.

You can really feel just how deeply he’s in love, yet there’s also a faint trace of sadness to it.

When the song was popular, I bet many people cheekily swapped out “Midori” for the name of the girl they liked when they sang it—and now cringe a little when they remember it (lol).

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Miliyah Kato - “Aitai”

A sad love song whose unfulfilled longing still resonates today—Miliyah Kato’s “Aitai.” The track is included on her fourth album, “Ring,” released in 2009.

Among breakup songs, it’s especially heartbreaking: the person you love loves someone else, and even though you know your feelings won’t be returned, you still want to stay by their side.

That aching emotion comes through so clearly in this song.

Told from a woman’s perspective, it’s a love song many women have likely found relatable—moving them to tears.

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BLUE ENCOUNT “Hajimari” Music Video [Cheering Song for the 94th All Japan High School Soccer Championship]

Hajimari by BLUE ENCOUNT, known as the theme song for the 94th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Set to a soothing melody line worthy of being called a beautiful melody, it portrays students devoted to their club activities.

Many listeners will surely relate to the lyrics that depict the effort built up over time and the anxieties they carry.

And reading the chorus lyrics gives you an even greater boost of courage.

It’s a highly recommended track not only for soccer players but for anyone who was involved in a club during their school days.

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Haj→ – for YOU.

Packed with heartfelt messages of love, this song is a powerful piece in which Hajime→ sings of gratitude and resolve toward the person he loves.

You can feel the small joys of everyday life and the importance of the time the two of them spend together.

Released in July 2013, this single became Hajime→’s first entry into the Oricon Top 10 and was also used as the CM song for Fuji Television Flower Center’s “Fuji TV Flower Net.” This work is recommended not only for couples but also for those who find it hard to put their feelings for someone special into words.

Its warm melody and lyrics are sure to give your feelings a gentle push.

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GReeeeN – Yukinone

Many people in their twenties name GReeeeN’s “Yuki no Ne” (“Sound of Snow”) as a particularly memorable song.

In the winter of 2012, it was widely loved as the JR East commercial song, and it still enjoys great popularity as a winter tune today.

The lyrics, which depict two people moving from mutual unrequited love to having their feelings come true, surely made many hearts flutter.

This song, filled with a story so many have likely longed for, will still warm your heart even now.

Now that you’re an adult, give it another listen.

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Blue Bench / Sasuke

This is a song that left a lasting mark on many hearts as a youth anthem of the 2000s.

It poignantly sings of regret and lingering feelings for a lost love, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released independently in 2003, it achieved the remarkable feat of selling over 2,000 copies in just two months.

When it was released nationwide in April 2004, it reached a peak position of No.

8 on the Oricon singles chart.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “WATER BOYS 2,” which brought it even more attention.

It’s a highly recommended track for those who want to revisit their school-days romances or reflect on feelings for someone special.

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ONE OK ROCK – C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h. [Official Music Video]

This is a song packed with memories from my student days.

It’s a track included on ONE OK ROCK’s album Zankyō Reference, released in October 2011, and it was also used as the ending theme for the TV program To the Top of the Earth: Futa Kuriki’s New Challenge.

The powerful guitar riffs and the members’ passionate performance leave a strong impression.

With themes of friendship, growth, and moving forward toward your dreams, it’s a song that brings back memories of friends from school every time you listen to it.

For people in their twenties, it’s sure to remain in their hearts as a song that recalls their youth.