Least
Least adjective - The superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree.
Short end
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Or at least those he is aware of being in love with him, so Akira and Satsuki get short end of stick.
Source: Unwanted Harem -
Every senshi ever in Sailor Moon has been paired with every other in at least one story, with poor Mamoru often getting the short end of the stick.
Source: Everyone Is Gay -
Rina gets the short end of the stick at least twice in this department.
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