It was released on September 19, 2001 with the catalog number EPCE-5118.

A remixed version of the song is featured of Goto's first album Makking Gold 1, titled "Afurechau... Be In Love (A Passionate Mix)".

A slower re-arrangement of this song, arranged by Yuichi Takahashi, and dubbed the Premium Version, is featured on her first compilation album Goto Maki Premium Best 1.

In 2002, an English-language cover ("It Hurts to Be in Love") was recorded by Karyn White for the album Cover Morning Musume Hello!

[1] All tracks are written and composed by Tsunku.