Dakareta Toge to Amai Toiki
抱かれた棘と甘い吐息
A girl named Kawamura Nobara is rescued by Hitotsubashi Ukyo, an attractive man, during the Meiji era, just before she is to be sold to a brothel. She ends up working at his home and discovers that he is a high-ranking gigolo who offers his services to women. As she interacts with his clients and experiences his playful behavior, she becomes emotionally involved. The story is a romance set in the Meiji era, exploring themes of love and sadness.