Inu to Kuzu delves into the stagnant life of Haruma, an unassuming salaryman perpetually overshadowed by his charismatic childhood friend, Shuji. Haruma has always grappled with a deep-seated inferiority complex, watching Shuji effortlessly navigate a glamorous and successful existence. His mundane days are a monotonous echo of his past, forever existing in his friend's shadow. A pivotal shift occurs when Haruma coincidentally encounters Shuji's sophisticated wife, Reika, a woman Haruma secretly admired since their high school years. This chance meeting ignites a complex cocktail of emotions within Haruma – a potent mix of long-held envy, simmering jealousy towards Shuji, and his persistent, hidden admiration for Reika. From this dangerous entanglement, a profound secret begins to unfold, threatening to shatter Haruma's repetitive life and expose the dark desires festering beneath his quiet facade.
Other names: Dog and Scum, Dog and Waste, Dog and Rubbish, Dog and Trash, 犬と屑