Inu to Kuzu

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Genre： drama mature mystery psychological romance seinen tragedy
Author： asaga iori
Artist(s): asaga iori
Year: 2021
Original Publisher: kodansha
Status： Complete

21st century abortion as a background story adapted to live action adult female lead adult male lead adultery affairs amnesia artificial insemination attempted suicide axed/cancelled/discontinued beautiful female lead cheating boyfriend cheating husband cheating/infidelity childhood friends clingy friend cohabitation dead lovers dishonest characters first friend friendship glasses-wearing male lead glasses-wearing protagonist grief guilt hokkaido in love with friends lover insanity japan jealousy lgbt subtext male demographic with female author male lead falls in love first manipulation manipulative characters meddling friends nudity obsession obsessive characters office workers opposites become friends overcoming the past overshadowed by friends past plays a big role playboys popular characters possessive friend possessive lovers pregnancy rape rape as a background story rape victims regret repressed memories secrets shy male lead time skip in final chapter/epilogue twisted characters unrequited love becomes requited widow / widower yandere characters

Haruma Sakuraba's childhood friend, Shuuji Inukai, was a standout in every way, thriving in the brilliance of his glamorous life. Haruma, an unassuming office worker, had always felt overshadowed, living in the shadow of Shuuji's achievements. One day, by pure chance, Haruma met Shuuji's wife, Reika Sumi, whom he had quietly admired since high school. A complex mix of envy, jealousy, and other emotions surged within him,