When Ye Cheng, who was beloved by his classmates, gave Gu Shaofan a helping hand, he never expected things would turn upside down. But, nonetheless,... more>> that meeting of theirs must’ve been ordained by fate. <<less

I don’t want to work.... more>>

I think that’s a feeling that everyone has at least once. It was something I started thinking about when I was in elementary school. Even though I absolutely didn’t want to work, how could I avoid it? When I was troubled by that, two girls appeared before me. They were incredibly beautiful girls and also my childhood friends, but even if I consulted with them… wait a minute?

“Hey, I have something to consult with you two… Can you support me?”
It was a parasitic statement that should never have been agreed upon. However, in the present, ten years later, they had become idols. In order to support me for the rest of my life!
While enjoying such a guaranteed winning youth, new girls kept appearing before me…? <<less

Yu Le transmigrated into a male lead of a danmei novel. This male lead was particularly pe*verted and had a total of three personalities.... more>>

The main personality is gentle and kind, silently admiring his childhood sweetheart, a genius violinist, from afar. Eventually, he sacrificed himself for love.

The second personality is vicious and crazy; in order to defeat the main personality and gain control over the body, he secretly colluded with the CEO gong, courting death in all kinds of ways.

The third personality is a little sister, a cute idiot who chased stars all day long.

In the end, this supporting male lead turned into a fool and was admitted to a mental hospital.

After finding himself in his body, Yu Le’s back turned cold: …Fortunately, I am the only one in my body now.

In order to avoid his tragic fate, he gave up on the little shou from the very beginning and worked hard to become the best security guard on the protagonist’s road of love.

In order to match the leads, he tried to find Mr. CEO at the concert: “May I ask if you know a man with a straight nose, a big adam’s apple, good looks, and who is capable at first glance?”

The man next to him frowned: “Little idiot, do you think my nose is straight enough? Is my adam’s apple big enough? Am I capable enough?”

Yu Le was taken aback: “I’m sorry Mr. CEO, I was taking liberties.”

In order to make up for his mistake, he pretended to send flowers to the little shou in the name of Mr. CEO, but he was discovered by accident.

Little shou was shocked: “A Yu, I didn’t expect you to love me so much?!”

Yu Le: “No, let me explain….”

In order to prevent the third lead, a green tea celebrity, from sneaking in, he dug out his female attire and mixed into the crazy fan circle. Following his schedule with a camera every day, he closely monitored his movements.

In a certain interview, the big star said with a smile: “I have a male fan who must be present at every event. He is proficient in photography and make-up. Although he likes women’s clothing and often resorts to stalking me, his pe*vertedness is still very cute.”

Yu Le: “...???”

Realising that something was going wrong, he immediately packed up his things to run away.

But things soon came to light.

The three men had turbulent emotions and dark faces as they backed him into a corner.

The little shou’s face was gloomy: “A Yu, why are you doing this?”

The CEO’s eyes were dark: “What is your purpose in approaching me?”

The big star had a copy, paste fake smile: “Which one of us do you like?”

Yu Le: “... I’m sorry if I was ever misleading, but I actually don’t like any of you.”

The faces of the three changed drastically: “No, you must like us!”

“Pick one of us right now! You have to choose!”

Then it’s best to stay out of the little shou’s way; he can only reluctantly point to the green tea star: “Then…I pick you?”

He immediately showed a victorious smile and bent down to kiss his hand: “I am honoured.”

Later.

Big star: “A Yu, you and I are a perfect match!”

Yu Le was shocked: “How is this possible? You’re so abnormal!”

The big star was surprised: “You don’t actually think that you are a normal person, do you?”

Yu Le: “Aren’t I?”

He stated the facts as he reasoned: “A Yu, you don’t shy away from wearing women’s clothes, you are an extremely picky eater but insist on eating everything in front of others, and you even have the mental capabilities to lead on three men to love you, but you still think you are a normal person…Look, you are a pe*vert.”

He smiled: “I’m a green tea, aren’t we made for each other?”

The little pe*verted heartthrob is attacked by the big green tea. <<less

The ducal house to which the second male lead belonged to is a military family.... more>>

She thought she should repay them for giving her free food and a place to sleep.

She told the second male lead about this and that. All so that he could win the heart of the female lead later.

At this rate, he would become a good man and win her love in the future. (Proud)

*

“And most importantly.”

Rieta looked around and whispered in Noel’s ear.

“Only be polite and friendly to your most special person.”

Only tell her that she is pretty and that you love her.

Rieta thought he must have understood, right? When she asked, Noel grinned with confidence.

Oh, I’ve taught you everything.

From the age of nine until now before the coming-of-age ceremony…It was very hard to teach her childhood friend who had a terrible bad temper.

But now, Noel wouldn’t be called the unlucky second lead anymore. Maybe he would really push the male lead away and take the female lead to his side.

Rieta grinned as she thought of a different future from the original.

Then Noel swept up her hair down and said,

“You’re pretty, Rieta Liz.”

“?”

“…You asked me to say you were pretty right?”

She, when did she?! You’re not supposed to say that to your friend! <<less

“Even though I liked you first.”... more>>

Tomose is shocked to find out that his childhood friend likes someone else, but the most beautiful girl in school catches his eye and proposes a fake relationship.

Tomose accepts the proposal as a compromise—- <<less

[1V1SC, Childhood Sweethearts + Reunion After Long Separation + Younger Scheming Male Lead + Full Cast Support]... more>>

Xu Tang has had her eyes on Shen Nanfeng, with his red lips and white teeth, since childhood, clamoring for him to be her childhood husband.

She shared everything with Shen Nanfeng, constantly brainwashing him into believing that he is her future husband.

After her grandmother passed away, she followed her parents to another province, and the two children didn’t have cell phones. As time passed, their feelings faded, and the childhood jokes were forgotten until she returned to her grandmother’s house as an adult and reunited with Shen Nanfeng.

The little kid from the past has grown into a 180+ handsome guy, with lips that look very kissable.

Xu Tang had been craving him for a long time, finally mustering up the courage to kiss him while he was drunk.

As she was about to leave, he grabbed her hand and touched his leg, his eyes blurred, saying, “It feels so uncomfortable when you kiss me.”

With his hard member pressing against her, his handsome features captivating her, Xu Tang swallowed and her voice began to waver, “Then… can I help you?”

Shen Nanfeng lowered his eyelids, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes, his voice still filled with drunkenness, “Yes.”

Reading Guide: Step by step, guide the other party to be eaten up and still pretend to be pitiful, with a scheming and younger male lead and a naive and sweet female lead who thinks she’s eaten him up but is actually being eaten up by the male lead.

The female lead is three years older than the male lead, and it’s a slow-burn romance. <<less

At 26, detective Harabashi Shinichi  had failed in his job hunting and reluctantly became a police officer after giving up on his dreams.... more>>

One day, during an investigation, a young and stunningly beautiful female career bureaucrat,  Akinaga Maho, appears on the scene.

"Huh... Shinichi!?"

"Maho!?"

She has become the supervisor of the Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division at a young age as an elite, and she is also Shinichi's childhood friend.

The two had a falling out during high school, and though they felt awkward, they ended up room-sharing due to an unexpected turn of events.

Shinichi listens to Maho's worries and, by empathizing with her loneliness, they gradually regain their previous trusting relationship.

Moreover, it seemed that Maho had loved Shinichi since they were young...! As they live together, Maho becomes infatuated with Shinichi and stops hiding her feelings. At the police station, the cool elite Maho, at home, begs Shinichi to sleep together and rests her head on his lap...

Shinichi and Maho cook together, go on dates, and take care of each other when they catch a cold... Their relationship begins to resemble that of a real married couple.

"I can't live without you, Shinichi...!"

A beautiful elite turns out to be a cute childhood friend at home! A police romantic comedy about reclaiming lost time! <<less

“Herwin, I like you, you should go out with me!”... more>>

“I decline.”

Without a second’s hesitation, Herwin rejected Lucia’s confession.

This is how Lucia’s 98th confession came to an epic end.

Lucia has had a crush on Herwin for 13 years, from when she was 8 years old to when she was 21.

Throughout her 98 confessions, Lucia’s feelings for Herwin have always been the same, but so have Herwin's.

Despite the deep sense of loss she felt, Lucia still couldn’t let go of him.

Her parents offer her a partner.

Unable to resist, Lucia decides to confess to Herwin one last time.

“I’m sorry, Lucia.”

For the 99th and final time, Herwin does not accept her.

Realizing that it’s all over, Lucia decides to fulfill her parents’ promise and go to the front row.

***

“Lucia, who’s next to you?”

Lucia’s friends are confused when they see her partnered with a man they don’t recognize.

Herwin’s red eyes widened in surprise as well.

Lucia tried her best to avoid his gaze.

“This is the man who will be my fiancé.” <<less

Isu was trapped in a building on a deserted island.... more>>

She had no memories, no recollection of how she got here.

She was rescued by one of the survivors of a plane crash that took place on the island.

Hayden Wight. A young gentleman from the United Kingdom. Representative of a security company.

Meeting him could have been a blessing, giving her the chance to escape from vicious criminals.

From his eyes to his lips and his whole body, the man also seemed to want to give her a chance to start a new life.

***

“I don’t know my name or my age. I don’t even know what kinds of danger I am in. That’s why it’s a bit difficult for me to be next to a man.”

Isu expressed concern.

“I mean, you could also be in danger if you were to get involved with me.”

A warm breeze blew in from the sea.

As the sand particles began to fly through the air, Hayden covered Isu’s face with his hand and replied,

“Then I’ll have to receive higher compensation. I don’t intend for you to pay me with your body, so you can rest easy.”

Unlike usual, Isu could barely control her expression. The memory of last night suddenly came to mind.

His blue eyes focused on Isu.

“Y-you’re staring at me like a filthy beast.”

Isu stammered, unable to respond properly.

Just then, the question that followed took her breath away.

“Who was it that pretended to be asleep and turned me on?”

She knew he had seen it all last night. <<less

New actor Ye Yunqing, who had just shown signs of becoming popular, got caught up in a scandal after a video of him being called “Daddy” by a cute child and a blurry photo of him with a wealthy man at a night event.... more>>

At this time, the newly crowned movie emperor, Cheng Jingyao, posted a Weibo:

@Cheng Jingyao: The luxury car is mine, the child is mine, and @Ye Yunqing is also mine, my lover whom I have loved since childhood. [Attached picture: childhood photo + marriage certificate]

The movie emperor’s fans, who were just watching the show, were shocked to hear about their idol’s scandal: ⊙o⊙??? Brother! If you have been kidnapped, just blink your eyes!

Soon after, the “Cheng-Yun Soars” couple appeared together with their photographed child on a family live-streaming variety show.

The baby is round and plump, with rosy lips and fair skin. He holds a milk bottle and sucks on it then flashes a shy smile at the camera, revealing a pair of sweet dimples.

Fans: Ahhhh I can’t handle this! Please have two more babies!

Cheng Jingyao & Ye Yunqing: Actually, it’s not us who have this child!

When asked why they appeared on the show, the child spoke in a cute and milky voice to the camera, saying, “I hope everyone won’t say bad things about my daddy. My daddy is not the sea king, he promised to marry my big daddy when he was three years old!”

Ye Yunqing blushed and quickly hugged the child.

Cheng Jingyao: Sorry, my lover is shy.

Fans: Damn it! How can this be so sweet that it makes my nose bleed?!

Later, the two played as a pair of lovers who love and fight each other in a collaborative drama.

Fans: Scumbag! Let go of my wife!

Cheng Jingyao: ??? That’s my wife!

Fans: Dream on! The wife belongs to everyone!

[A shameless and doting husband (Cheng) + a handsome and cold beauty (Ye) + a cute and fluffy little child = a happy family] <<less

First Life.... more>>

She was an orphan but was adopted as the nobleman’s second daughter at the age of five.
But happiness was short-lived.

“You’re too selfish, Anellia.”

When the real daughter appeared, the family suddenly changed.
So, on the day of her seventeenth birthday, Anellia died alone in her solitary room.
Why did she return to a day just a few weeks before being adopted?

[I’m a genius.
I promise I won’t ask for anything.
I’ll be a great help to the Abner family.]

To avoid repeating the same life, she met a different family this time. She tried to live with them until adulthood, providing information about the future.

“Oh my, our little puppy Anellia is here!”

The Queen called me a little puppy, and…

“Can I feed her?”
“Of course. She’s my disciple.”
“I told you! Our little baby is undoubtedly a genius!”

The new family members were somewhat strange…

“At that time, I will be your escort. So, just bear with it until then.”

The one and only Prince of the Empire insisted on being my escort, and…

“Why are you calling her ‘Grandmother’?”
“Hmm?”
“Why do you always call the Empress Dowager ‘Grandmother?”
“…”
“What about me.”
“…”
“Why am I only called ‘Duke’ or ‘Your Grace’? It’s not right to discriminate against people like this.”

Sharon Abner, whom I thought was only my contractual guardian, was wishing that I’d call her ‘Grandmother’?
Hey, why is everyone acting this way… <<less

What the hell? That menace who bullied me since I was six years old, actually became a pretty girl after three years of living apart? And she even ran to our agreed duel location to confess to me, hoping that I can become her boyfriend?!... more>>

This is a plot against me! There’s definitely an enormous conspiracy behind this! I won’t be fooled by you! Even if you tear up and act all pitiful, I will still disregard you and humiliate you, until you've have completely paid back all my childhood grievances!

What’cha lookin’at? There are very reasonable grounds for bullying a girl! <<less

Abandoned by his parents at a young age and constantly attacked by countless injustices, the boy lived on resiliently. Time passed, and it was a few months ago when he was desperate to meet the expectations of his beloved.... more>>

The red blood that flowed before his eyes, and his fallen sister at the end of it. The boy was dumbfounded by the sight that was all too brutal. What took everything away from the boy was love, a love that was so distorted from the girls who were broken because they loved him.

However, fortunately or unfortunately, the boy had an overwhelming "power" to confront that love.

"Go ahead and try. If you're really confident that I'll love you for who you are. But this time, I'm going to resist a little bit."

This is a dark romance story of the strongest protagonist who challenges the broken heroines. <<less

When I was young, I was possessed as an extra villain and married the male lead, who eventually killed me.... more>>

To avoid the death flag, I tried not to get involved with him.

“Hey, why is it so cold in here?”

I changed my mind when I saw a very poor duke who had no money to lose.

Either way, I have to wait five years before I can divorce him.

In the meantime, let’s save the family, raise the male lead well, and get a divorce from the alimony!

“Is there anything you want?”

“Anything I want?”

“Yes! Anything!”

“Then can you buy me a sister?”

“What? Me?”

But my little husband was so gentle that he felt lovely and cute.

But my divine beast warned me that there was something…

[Master, that kid is dangerous.]
“It’s alright, Blackie.”
[What if you regret it later?]
Maybe it was my stubbornness…

‘It’s because I have to protect you.’

I wanted to believe in the boy who only looked at me. <<less

I hate you to death, but we can’t let go of each other,... more>>

Even if we fight to the death, we never leave and always come back,

You are my salvation, and I am your breath,

I love you, my one and only fantasy.

Lecan Tenekvan is the leader of an up-and-coming noble faction, considered a rebel due to his overwhelming charisma. Lecan, who eventually becomes the country’s first emperor, is an unparalleled genius on the continent.

Winter Rotea is betrothed to Lecan from a young age but hides her identity under the alias Leyesha after her household is unjustly accused of rebellion. A genius in magical theory, she must kill the stoic Lecan to prove her loyalty. <<less

A middle-aged man died in a terrorist attack while on a business trip overseas.... more>>

He was safely reincarnated into another world. He's been turned into a girl though. What's more, she's now the daughter of an earl with ties to the royal family!?

He thought about it a lot, but he decided, "I don't want to have my life tied up with a man!!" so she'll give her best shot to avoid that!

While meeting the beautiful girl of her destiny, she grows up in various ways, at times making her go, "kyaa-kyaa, ufufufu♡"!

"Greetings, everyone, I am Elhaym!''

This is a gag-packed, ecchi story about a middle-aged man who is reincarnated into another world and becomes a beautiful girl.　 <<less

I, Souta Sakuhara, an unremarkable, introverted geek, miraculously got my first girlfriend in the third year of middle school. Life with my girlfriend, who was way out of my league, felt like I was at the peak of happiness… until.... more>>

“I’m sorry, Souta-kun… I’ve fallen for someone else.”

In the spring of my first year of high school, she suddenly broke up with me. Moreover, her new love interest is a super popular model known as a “handsome” beauty in school… meaning, a girl stole my girlfriend from me. However, the handsome girl who took my girlfriend started to cling to me for some reason…

What? Her real target was not my girlfriend… but me!? <<less

Smart, refined, and strikingly gorgeous, half-Russian half-Japanese Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou is considered the idol of her school. With her long silver hair, mesmerizing blue eyes, and exceptionally fair skin, she has captured the hearts of countless male students while being highly admired by all others. Even so, due to her seemingly unapproachable persona, everyone remains wary around the near-flawless girl.... more>>

One of the few exceptions is Alisa’s benchmate Masachika Kuze, a relatively average boy who spends his days watching anime and playing gacha games. Despite his nonchalant demeanor, Masachika is the sole student to receive Alisa’s attention. Unable to be fully honest, Alisa is frequently harsh on Masachika and only expresses her affection in Russian. Unbeknownst to her, however, Masachika actually understands the language yet simply pretends otherwise for his own amus**ent.

As the odd pair continues to exchange witty and playful remarks, their relationship gradually grows more romantic and delightful—and Alisa might finally learn to freely convey her true feelings. <<less

After being transmigrated into the world of the novel, Gu Chen'an obtained the Villain Acting System.... more>>

As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world.

So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts.

Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!"

Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?"

As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it.

Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos.

"Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!" <<less

Corporate drone Lu Yuan suddenly transmigrated one day, and found that he had a little husband by his side. The little husband was delicate and... more>> slender, so small that Lu Yuan could easily hold him in his arms. Lu Yuan spent his days thinking about how to fatten up the little husband… <<less

Shidou Rintaro, a high school student who aspires to be a full-time househusband, is in the same class as Otosaki Rei, a member of the... more>> popular idol group “Millefeuille Stars”. Rintaro, who has no deep interest in idols, accepts this as a fact and lives his life without any particular involvement. One day, a turning point came to him. Rintaro unintentionally helps Otosaki Rei, who collapses unexpectedly at the nearest station, and discovers that she is too hungry to move due to the rigorous lessons. Rintaro has no choice but to serve her a home-cooked meal and tell her that this is the end of their relationship――. “I’ll pay 300,000 yen a month, and I’ll also pay for food for the two of us. So, please provide me with food every day.” Rintaro is wary of such a tempting offer, but as he gets to know her unclouded heart, the bond between them gradually deepens. As Rintaro is favored by other members of the Millefeuille Stars besides Otosaki, and saves them from their predicament, they become irreplaceable to each other. ――This is the story of a man and a woman who live in different worlds, but who eventually unite. <<less

She possessed the mistress of the male lead in an R19 novel.... more>>

In the original novel, the male lead was a tr*sh who abandoned her after getting her pregnant, saying that he belatedly realized that he loved the heroine.

Fortunately, it was still before the original work started.

I decided to scrap this sh*t by myself.

***

“No, I don’t want to.”

I flatly rejected Killian’s offer to have an affair with him. When he asked me why, I smiled brightly and answered.

“The Young Master is not my taste. If I must say, your younger brother is much preferable.”

“What? You prefer my younger brother?”

Yeah. Not you, but your brother.

***

Unlike the original, I firmly set up an iron wall, took care of Lexion, the younger brother who was abused by his older sibling, and protected the original female lead who has low-esteem against that shitty male lead.

And now that I’ve already done what I have to do, I’m off to go.

But a few years later,

Lexion, who pushed his older brother and sat in the Duke’s seat, came back to me as a beast with a decadent beauty.

On top of that, he’s even holding the engagement document that I signed as a joke during childhood.

“I’ve never forgotten you for a moment. Please marry me, noona.”

No, wasn’t that just for playing house?

Everytime I refuse his marriage proposal, he will gently hug me around my waist, and ask in such a cold voice.

“Did your taste change while I was away?”

Lexion’s eyes were full of life as he asked.

It’s as if when he found out who my type was, he’ll kill it right away. <<less

Bending herself to fall in love with the female lead. The straight pipe, writer Ke is bound to the romance system, the task is to love the female masters from each novel she’d written.... more>>

In order to complete the task, she dresses as a vicious female supporting character. At the expense of her sexuality, she approaches the female lord.

However, the female lead just reached out her hand…

Ke Li: Don’t be jealous, I will bend myself!

The female host silently retracted her hand, which was ready to beat someone.

After bending herself….

Ke: The male lead can scram.

Male Lead: …...

[Task] Fall in love with female lead, abuse slag male lead.

[Tip] Women have not been able to stand straight since the first world. <<less

News from the frontier brought joy: the Crown Prince was soon to return to the capital in triumph. The noble ladies of the capital awaited eagerly, all eyes on the future Crown Princess.... more>>

Yet, what no one expected was the return of a young girl alongside the Crown Prince.

Rumor had it that the Prince picked her up on his way back to the capital. The girl, with fair skin and a beautiful appearance, seemed soft and easily bullied. Her watery eyes invoked compassion in anyone who saw her.

The usually indifferent Prince held her dearly in his palms, often saying:

"She's timid, don't scare her."

"She's innocent and kind, don't deceive her with cunning!"

"She's fragile, Mother, please take extra care of her."

However, everything changed when the young girl, with a cold, gleaming sword, rescued the Prince from enemy assassins. Everyone was astounded.

Timid? Innocent and kind? Fragile?

Later, many claimed the girl's identity was unknown, her actions ruthless and mu*derous. The Prince turned a deaf ear and insisted on a royal decree for marriage.

Eventually, she became the Empress, the first in history to co-rule with the Emperor. She journeyed thousands of miles to find a cure for the Emperor, working with the new Emperor to build a prosperous realm. From then on, no one dared to speak a word against her.

---

Tang Jiaojiao, grievously wounded due to internal strife within the palace, fell into a deep slumber in a tree for days. When she awoke, she found herself in a luxurious carriage.

Confused, she wondered... had she been kidnapped?

She tried to gather her internal energy, but to no avail...

As Tang Jiaojiao closed her eyes, pondering how to escape, a pleasant voice came from above: "You're awake."

She looked up, stunned.

What kind of enchanting beauty was this!

"I've lost my memory. Are you my husband?

Tang Jiaojiao blinked her clear eyes innocently.

After a moment of silence, a low chuckle followed by a gentle voice responded: "Yes."

Content, Tang Jiaojiao followed her newfound husband into the capital, entering the Eastern Palace, enjoying luxurious clothing and jewelry, and receiving endless affection.

Until the 'enchanting beauty' started telling everyone how fragile and timid she was, Tang Jiaojiao was perplexed.

Should she tell him that she was the infamous, ruthless master of the Pear Blossom Palace they all spoke of? <<less

The son of a servant, Yan Bubu was destined from the moment he was born to serve Young Master Feng Chen for life.... more>>

Said young master, Feng Chen, was as cold and piercing as a bullet fired at absolute zero. The thick layer of ice that seemed to encase him kept everyone at a distance.

But Yan Bubu only had eyes for Feng Chen. He offered up his only toy. “Here, Big Brother.”

“Who’s your big brother?” Feng Chen looked down and asked coldly.

Yan Bubu s**ked on his thumb and smiled. “Big Brother is so silly. Of course it’s you!”

Feng Chen didn’t like this sticky little follower, even if Yan Bubu looked at him like he was the sun and called him ‘big brother’ in the sweetest tone.

Yet when the world ended, 12 year old Feng Chen took the young Yan Bubu along as he made his escape.

Earthquakes. Floods. Extreme temperatures. Epidemics. Mutated flora and fauna.

Two children alone guarded an empty city, facing this brand new world and the dangers lurking around every corner together.

During those years where they struggled to survive, Feng Chen never once thought of abandoning Yan Bubu.

Yan Bubu was his everything.

–When you kiss me with those rose petal lips, even bullets can bloom. <<less