is a song written by Kazumi Yasui and Makoto Kawaguchi. It was originally recorded by Michiru Maki as the B-side of her 1969 single .
"Kataomoi" was covered by Mie Nakao and released as a single on November 5, 1971, by Victor Entertainment. The single did not chart upon its release, but requests for the song on a Sapporo radio station in March 1977 prompted Victor to reissue the single on June 10. The reissued single peaked at No. 28 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 300,000 copies.
All music is arranged by Makoto Kawaguchi, except where indicated.
Akina Nakamori covered "Kataomoi" as her 28th single, released as a double-A single with "Aibu" on March 24, 1994, by MCA Victor. It was also the lead single from her first cover album Utahime. The single peaked at No. 17 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 133,900 copies.
Michiru Maki
Mie Nakao
Akina Nakamori