Emotional
Teary
Teary adjective - Given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears.
Usage example: he's one of those teary drunks who sees fit to bore the other bar patrons with his sad stories
Emotional and teary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Emotional" instead an adjective "Teary".
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Asagi later wakes up in Kojou's bed half-dressed and becomes emotional and teary-eyed over what she thinks may have happened.
Source: Aren't You Going to Ravish Me? - It is notable that her live performances of this song are extremely emotional (with her even becoming teary-eyed).
Source: Creator Breakdown / Music -
Tender Tears: Isezaki's not above getting teary over emotional events, such as leaving the kyudo club or when he realizes that they're all going to separate after graduation.
Source: Manga / Seishun Kouryakuhon
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