春を抱いていた [Haru o Daiteita]

A brief, three-issue manga series from Libre (2007–2009), Haru o Daiteita (Embracing Spring) centers on the intimate, professional, and romantic relationship between two adult male actors navigating their careers in the Japanese entertainment industry. The series is known for its mature, emotionally nuanced exploration of love and artistry within the yaoi/BL genre, penned by writer and artist Youka Nitta. Though concise, it stands as a notable work for its sensitive portrayal of a long-term same-sex partnership in a high-pressure creative field.