The Trees in Spring

Blessed with striking good looks that effortlessly draw the attention of women, college student Yuuki Yugi constantly finds himself handed phone numbers and unsolicited contact information. While onlookers view him with envy, assuming he is a carefree playboy living a charmed romantic life, the reality is far more complicated. Yuuki feels entirely disconnected from the women who pursue him, yet he remains uncertain of his own identity. Is he truly gay? Determined to either confirm or dismiss these lingering questions once and for all, Yuuki decides that the only way forward is to experience a relationship with a man firsthand. Burdened by mixed emotions, deep-seated insecurities, and the enduring psychological scars of a difficult childhood, he turns to Yu Koba, a familiar regular customer at the restaurant where Yuuki is employed. By approaching Koba, Yuuki hopes to find answers, remaining entirely unaware that Koba is carrying his own heavy emotional baggage and past traumas that he must confront.