春を抱いていた [Haru o Daiteita]

From 1999 to 2006, Biblos published Haru o Daiteita, an 11-issue manga series that explores the intense professional and personal relationship between two adult male actors navigating the competitive world of Japanese film and theater. Known for its nuanced portrayal of a same-sex romance within a realistic, career-driven setting, the series is a landmark in the boys' love genre for its mature, character-driven storytelling.