Liu Yu Sheng hails from a rich family. After studying abroad, he returns home to find his inheritance stolen by his other family members. To... more>> make a living, he has to work as a teacher at a small school. In this hopeless state, he meets a dear, old friend in Zhou Yao Hua. Who, like the majority of China harbors a hatred against communists. However, Liu Yu Sheng has connections with communists. Could he betray his friend? Thus begins Yu Sheng’s rounds of difficult choices. <<less

What is it that makes a man fall in love with a woman at first sight? Appearance? Aura? Wealth? No, when campus prince and gaming expert, student Xiao Nai first saw Bei Wei Wei, what made him fall in love was not her extraordinary beauty; but her slim and slender fingers that were flying across the keyboard and her calm and composed manner! Embarrassing, no? ... more>>

At the same time, gaming expert Bei Wei Wei was on the computer methodically commanding a guild war and won a perfect and glorious victory despite being at a disadvantage; completely unaware of the fact that cupid is nearby.

Soon after basketball player; swimmer; all-around excellent student; and game company president, Xiao Nai, uses tactics both on- and offline to capture this beauty’s heart. Therefore this romance slowly bloomed. <<less

A lecherous army special task force soldier from 21st-century Hong Kong is selected to travel back in time, choosing to go to the Chinese Warring... more>> States Period. Unfortunately, the time machine runs into an error during the experiment. With no foreseeable way to return to the present, he must use his combat skills and knowledge of history to thrive in his new life in the year 251 BC. <<less

Keiichi Morisato was a typical college student, a failure with women, struggling to get through his classes, and in general living a pretty nondescript life.... more>> That is, until he dialed the wrong number and accidentally summoned the Norse goddess Belldandy. Not believing Belldandy was a goddess and that she could grant his every wish, Keiichi wished for her to stay with him forever. As they say: Be careful what you wish for! Now bound to Earth and at Keiichi’s side for life, the lives of this most un-normal goddess and most lucky human will never be the same again. <<less

I was possessed in a book. No, I fell as I was. As a thorough third party, I faced the ending of the novel by the side of the main characters. It’s already been hundreds of years. The main characters have already died a long time ago, and he himself has become a monster and is still alive.... more>>

As the novel ended, I was a stranger in this world, and the flow of time stopped for me. Then I finally found a clue. A clue that can completely cut off this time and throw it away. So, following the clues, she infiltrated as a maid for the imperial family. But, have you ever… … ?

“Would you like to check?

“Is it still small or not?”

Perhaps because of the hot campfire, his golden eyes seemed to be burning. It looks big just by looking at it, so what do you need to check?

“… … Please call me by name. Hestia.”

Pathetic and earnest eyes filled my vision.

“Hurry.”

Only after hearing the answer he wanted, he smiled prettily, curling the corners of his eyes.

“We even spent the night together.”

His low voice tickled my ears like a candle flame dancing in the distance. There was no longer any trace of the little boy I had picked up in his appearance. <<less

He pushed her against the wall. "You sealed off my Demonic Realm and went to get reincarnated?" ... more>>

She looked awkward and shy. "I..."

He came closer. "So? How do you intend to make it up to me? Huh?"

She felt guilty. "What...what do you want?"

He gave her an evil smile. "Your punishment will be...to have a bunch of little Demon King babies with me."

She was the queen of the Godly Realm and in a battle between the Gods and Demons, she sacrificed herself to seal off the door to the Demonic Realm in order to save the people. Later, she discovered that this was a well-planned scheme of betrayal.

She used the last bit of Godly Power she had to send her spirit back to be reincarnated. She swore to return to the Godly Realm and slaughter that betrayer with her own hands!

After ten thousand years of reincarnating, she finally goes from earth in the 21st century back to that otherworldly realm. <<less

On the outskirts of the Pleasure City of Midas lies the Ceres special autonomous area, commonly known as the slums. Gang leader Riki, looking for an easy pocket to pick in the nightlife districts, gets caught red-handed…by none other than one of the highest-ranking, golden-haired android elites ruling from the capital Tanagura: the “Blondy” Iason Mink!
By all rights, a Blondy standing at the pinnacle of aristocracy and a slummer should have never crossed paths—their chance encounter marks the beginning of a love twisted by obsession, soon spiraling into a karmic chain of events...... more>>

⬇️ //// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////
⬇️ //// About the English translation ////
⬇️ //// Current translation status ////
⬇️ //// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

//// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////

Originally serialized in the bimonthly magazine Shosetsu June (小説ジュネ) spanning six chapters from December 1986 to October 1987, the novel was released with minor revisions into a hardcover edition in 1990.
This first version of the story received a two-episode/OVA anime adaptation in 1992 and 1994.

Between the years 2001 and 2007, the original story was greatly expanded upon and released in six paperback volumes. After a change of Japanese publisher, two more volumes were released between 2009 and 2010, completing the series (the six aforementioned volumes were released as volumes 1-4 in the newest Japanese edition).
This second version of the story was meant to be adapted into a twelve-episode OVA anime—initially planned to release in 2010—but was postponed to 2012, only to be discontinued after the fourth episode’s release.

//// About the English translation ////

The English paperback expanded edition is made up of eight volumes: the six first volumes (Seibido/Crystal edition) + the two later volumes (#7 and #8 in English, but #5 and #6 in the newest Tokuma/Chara edition).
The change in Japanese publisher led to a change in translator for the English edition between vol1 to 6 and vol7 to 8: it is highly recommended to read the fan translations of #7 and #8 as opposed to reading the licensed edition, due to the massive loss in translation (expect a 50% word count difference between the two).

//// Current translation status of the different editions of the novel (as of April 20th, 2024) ////

. Shosetsu June edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation.
. 1990 hardcover edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation. An older fan translation had 4/6 chapters translated but the project was dropped.
. 2000’s expanded edition, English licensed: fully translated, complete.

//// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

– The Shosetsu June story was adapted into a drama cassette and a drama CD (Dark Erogenous).
– The expanded story was adapted into three drama CDs (Destiny, Nightmare, Resonance)
– A prequel called Midnight Illusion was serialized in Shosetsu June between December 1992 and April 1993, and released as a hardcover in 1996. 3/6 chapters have been fan-translated into English.
– The 5 side stories have all been fan-translated into English (Kizu/Wound, File-0, Cal’s Sighs, Musk, Illusion Night) and are based on the expanded version of the novel.

Look up online “Ai no Kusabi Master List LiveJournal” to find the links to all the material listed above and more.

[This page was updated as per an anon’s request, all credit goes to the AnK community where credit is due.] <<less

Ryoichi, a soft-spoken and quiet fifteen year old, meets Naomi, a young girl who is battling a life-threatening illness through her childhood friend, Tetsuya, who is the ace player of their school’s baseball team.... more>>

As they become closer, she opens up to him about her fears and secrets, and he also comes to deeply care for her. But one day when he visits her at the hospital, she suddenly asks him: “Why don’t we commit a double su*cide?" <<less

Exile No. 239: thirty-something, male omega, first degree felon. One day, he comes home to find the alpha girl Yasha sleeping in his bed.... more>>

The unwholesome love story of a bashful tyrant girl and a listless young man. <<less

Interview (YGZ – Father, ZZ – Mother, ZW – Son)... more>>

1. What is something you carry everywhere with you?

YGZ: A gun.

ZZ: I prefer being indoors, specifically inside a lab.

ZW: Anything that has access to the internet.

2. What is your favorite hobby?

YGZ: Shooting.

ZZ: Experimenting.

ZW: Hacking.

3. What is your worst fear?

YGZ: My wife’s cooking.

ZZ: My lab burning.

ZW: No access to the internet.

4. What is your spirit animal and why?

YGZ: A Bigfoot – has hands to hold a gun.

ZZ: An eagle – has good vision, useful for observing.

ZW: A Spider – can spin a web.

5. What is your biggest regret?

YGZ: Letting my wife escape after our first night.

ZZ: My son being a genius. I chose YGZ to be the father of my child because I thought he was a limbo.

ZW: Not reuniting my parents sooner. <<less

Fairytale version – At a random matchmaking session, Xiao Yi picked up a warm, gentle and sweet little white rabbit. So, he carried it home and took care of it, the little white rabbit became bigger under his care, became more playful under his care, until one day, the little white rabbit became a mother tiger.... more>>

Realistic version – Nuo Nuo’s first matchmaking session, she was shocked at her bad luck. Her matchmaking date was her BIG BOSS, and what was even more unimaginable, from this day onwards, their destinies start to shift…

The summarised version – This is a light-hearted story of how a Big Ash Wolf who schemed to take care of little white rabbit, got schemed instead to become a Poor Ash Wolf! <<less

Yan Qi Feng is my husband.... more>>

He became violent and eccentric after losing his sight, always trying to harm himself and refusing to eat, attempting to end his life.

So I told him:

"The Zhang family's dowry is all prepared, once you die, they will take me over."

He was so angry that his teeth chattered, and he roared: "Even if I die, I'll make sure you're buried with me."

But the next day, the food that had remained untouched every day was all eaten up. <<less

The mighty official, Huo Jue, wields immense influence.... more>>

People who sent him money, jewels, and various rare items wanted to cross his threshold.

Of course, some also sent him women.

One day, someone happily presented him with a married woman, “It’s said that this woman was once engaged to the Lord. Later, when the Lord’s family fell into misfortune, she married someone else. Now she’s sent to the Lord. Lord can do as he pleases.”

Everyone thought that the woman who had abandoned Huo Jue would meet a bad end in his hands.

No one knew that ten years ago, a girl traveled thousands of miles alone just to tell her former fiancé, who had suffered palace punishment, “In this life, there is more than one path to take. It’s just a matter of choosing another path. It’s difficult, but you must keep going and live your own life.”

Her former fiancé said, “Okay.”

The girl cried and said, “Then I’ll go back and get married.”

Her former fiancé said, “Okay.”

Since then, she has been the cinnabar mole on his heart, unfathomable and untouchable.

It hurts when thinking of her, and pain by touching her. <<less

A beautiful castle, a loving husband and a peaceful time.
Marianne was having a beautiful life... Until she was killed by her own husband.... more>>

Born as the daughter of a duke, she has lost everything at the age of 23 by the ways of Marquis Chester.

But the world is mysterious and she gains a second chance at life.

She wakes up from the pain and it is 2 days before her 21st birthday.
Marianne meets her father who had left the world in her previous life.
She cries as she steels herself.
To never repeat the mistakes of the past again.

"I have come to report of a Coup"

But the King, Ekarter, does not believe her and forces her to become his fiance and work as a spy.

"So, you want to make me your queen? Just so I can be your prisoner?" <<less

Tony is a rough-and-tumble jack-of-all-trades with a haunted past. His encounter with Gilver, a mysterious swordsman swathed in bandages, changes his life dramatically for the... more>> worse. Tony is thrust into the dark underworld of an unsolvable case, separated from his partner and his loved ones, and pushed over the edge of desperation. Who's forcing him into a corner? What do they hope to achieve? <<less

One day, after five years of living in the shadow of the popular actor—Mo Boyuan, Dr. Jiang suddenly decided that she had enough! ... more>>

Mo Boyuan: Why are you kicking up a fuss?

Jiang Tingxu: I’m not. Let’s divorce!

Mo Boyuan: Divorce? In your dreams!

Jiang Tingxu's identity was later exposed and overwhelming insults began pouring in.

Fan of King Mo: This woman isn’t good enough for my King Mo!

The great Movie King Mo streamed live on the internet: Heh, the woman you claimed isn’t good enough for me is an all-rounded top scorer and was recommended to Peking University at 16. You’re wrong. She’s TOO GOOD for me and I’m out of her league! Also, she’s the little brat that I’ve been pampering and adoring for 20 years. I won’t tolerate anyone who lays a finger on her! <<less

Roselyn Bluebell was once called the Blue Rose of the Empire, but became embroiled in various scandals due to the intrigues of her stepmother and ex-husband.... more>>

Exhausted from enduring the rapidly changing circumstances and countless misunderstandings, she was approached by Prince Aiden, who extended his hand to her. However, she did not know if he was her salvation or not.

“I need a scandal to turn down the marriage proposal. After I’ve achieved my goal, there will be sufficient compensation.”

“You’re trying to make me a target for your arrows.”

“To put it bluntly.”

And the Prince, as arrogant as he was noble, had no qualms about picking on Roselyn's wounds.

“You have to be smart, Roselyn, to get what you desire.”

For Roselyn, who was cornered, the temptation to restore everything she had lost was too sweet, so much so that she deliberately ignored the fact that she might regret it.

Willingly, Roselyn took the Prince’s hand and decided to plunge into the fall.

***

Aiden slowly took her outstretched hand and lowered his head. His lips, which rested on the back of her hand, felt hot as if they would burn her. He whispered, pulling Roselyn’s hand hard as she panicked and tried to withdraw it, “You will have to get used to skinship with me by this time.”

“Why, why…?”

“Because a lover in love should not be startled by holding hands.”

His eyes admonished her, as if asking if he had made a trivial statement. Roselyn exhaled deeply, as if she had made up her mind, and curled her fingers slowly. Aiden smiled brightly as he held her hand in his own large hand.

“Then, please take care of me, my love.” <<less

"Ah~, if my life was a game, I want to restart it from this morning!"... more>>

What Kazuki received from his parents via the post was a 'little sister'!? According to his parents there were circumstances behind Sabrina...

"A mafia's hidden child?"

"Si."

"And an amateur assassin?"

"Si."

Sabrina hugged tightly onto Kazuki.

"And... I'm your little sister. I wanted to meet you, Onii-chan."

What would happen to a middle school student when he suddenly gets a cute little sister? And that little sister happened to be a blond foreigner with blue eyes? And that little sister happened to be an amateur assassin?

What would happen to our protagonist- Kazuki Outaki's everyday life! <<less

Somehow, before the appearance of the female lead, I became the male lead’s temporary wife. Since things had already turned out this way, I decided to try my very best. However…... more>>

“It’s so fortunate that someone like you became Cedric’s partner.”
“…I’ll admit it. It’s a fortune that you were the one to become his wife, Dylan.”
“It’s such a fortunate chance that you were the one to become the Lady of the Brighton House.”

…I think I did too much of a good job.

When Cedric’s destined partner arrives, I will have to leave. What should I do? To someone like that, Cedric had said this.

“Would you have ever thought that the one I would fall in love with would be you?”

…Would you still say the same to me after the real female lead, Adeline, makes her appearance? <<less

“Impossible… Why are you not following my orders!? Clearly I s**ked your blood, why!?”... more>>

On the very first day of high school, the youth subscribing to the philosophy of “absolutely ordinary everyday life,” Kujou Hisui, encountered disaster head on: He was attacked by Rushella Daamu Draculea, the vampire who had lost her memory. Rushella was greatly intrigued to find her vampire powers ineffective against Hisui. Not only did she make Hisui’s home her own, she even enrolled in his school to stick to him–

Hisui had no choice but to help Rushella regain her memory. But before one crisis could be resolved, many more had risen. With tempting advances from the mysterious Sudou Mei, and kidnapped by the girl from the Supernatural Investigations Section in search of Rushella, Hisui’s ordinary life has been replaced by its complete opposite, drama–

Romantic comedy and supernatural action in a school setting! <<less

There are 5 books on the 6 sworn brothers in a serial called streamer (流光系列). ‘They are rich, handsome and powerful. These book are on various types of love as well as on the bond and mateship between the brothers. Book on youngest 6th brother.... more>>

Chen Yu Bai (3rd brother) & An Xiao Yi – Chen Yu Bai is a sharp, domineering & cool man whereas An Xiao Yi is a foolish, childish & innocent girl. He is her boss & she is his secretary. He bullies her yet at the same time will not hestitate to protect & shelter her. Thus, she can always rely on him. Their relationship is a funny one on how opposite attracts.

Li Wei Ran (5th brother) & Qin Sang – Li Wei Ran and his cousin Qin Song fell in long with Sang Sang who is An Xiao Yi’s best friend. Sang Sang sees Li Wei Ran as a good man. He is polite, patient and passionate whereas she is independent, intelligent and interesting. They are a perfect pair but she is afraid to love so he has to work hard to convince her he is worthy of her love..

Short sequel on their children. <<less

Mint has been writting letters with her father, who is a soldier on the frontlines, since she was a child.... more>>

One day, her father picked up a child near the battlefield and suggested to Mint to write letters to him, but he's a stiff person to write to. <<less

High-school student Koremitsu Akagi finds himself attending the funeral of Hikaru Mikado, who had died in an accident during Golden Week. He’s not sure why he’s there, as he only exchanged a few words with Hikaru at school. However, Hikaru doesn’t seem to be completely gone from the world, as he comes back as a ghost in order to fulfill a promise to Aoi Saotome, his fiancée. Since Koremitsu is the only one who can see him, he asks him to carry out his promise in his place.... more>>

Complying with his request, Koremitsu tries to fulfill Hikaru’s promises to the rest of his “girlfriends”, helping them overcome past misunderstandings and repair broken relationships. <<less

The Overbearing Little Horse s*ave’s White Moonlight Goddess... more>>

After saving the little horse s*ave, I climbed up the status and married the prince. The overbearing little horse s*ave came back and pressed me onto the dragon chair.

Overbearing little horse s*ave: So? Didn’t you like this dragon chair?

Su BaiYue: QAQ

Big Brother, why don’t you let me go. <<less