Lost YouthSeishun, Shikkaku; Youth, Disqualification.; 青春、失格。

Aine Misabashi, a cheerful high school student, has a massive crush on her popular childhood friend, Riku. She also has a beautiful best friend Ayu, who's always willing to lend an ear when something's troubling Aine. Everything appears as in generic shoujo drama, right down until Aine saw Riku kissing another girl - even though he's always saying that Aine is the only one for him. On top of that (of course) the girl he was making out with is none other than. Are there any pure intentions in this entangled mess of interpersonal relationshits? Debut work by Akeru Asahi.