This blog is a record of battle as dictated by a man with a fujoshi girlfriend. Okay, that was a lie. I’m not fighting at... more>> all. The war is purely one-sided. Each day I am dragged further and further into the world of otaku. I cannot be held responsible for any damages incurred by reading this blog and falling into the same predicament. There is much otaku talk contained within, so please follow your directions carefully, and do not exceed your recommended dosage. <<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

Our two leads of vastly different personalities have to battle through misunderstandings, the uncertainties of growing up as well as the greatest barrier that is... more>> the unspoken expectations they have of each other. Would their love remain resolute in trying circumstances or would it mellow with time? There is a saying the first cut is the deepest; will that be the case here? <<less

During their sophomore year, the entire college was abuzz with the news that the two most attractive individuals on campus were now a couple. What surprised everyone even more was that they were both of the same gender, both Omegas.... more>>

One was the enigmatic and intimidating Liang Yan, while the other was the dreamy heartthrob that many yearned for, Ji Qiu.

In response, the Alpha population across the campus was in an uproar —”Damn! What the hell?”

Then, one day, a curious bystander noticed that Liang Yan’s belly seemed to be slightly rounded.

#Campus Chronicles: Love That Defies Convention -Those unconventional emotions were bound to end in tragedy!#

#Liang Yan’s Pregnancy: Was It a Result of Alpha’s Coercion or Omega’s Indulgence?#

#Who betrayed whom?!#

Time passed, and people witnessed Liang Yan, despite his pregnancy, confronting Ji Qiu in a corner of the campus field and giving him a thorough beating. Surprisingly, Ji Qiu didn’t fight back or retort!

But what no one heard was…

Ji Qiu looking pitiful: “Wuwuwu, Wife, I won’t pretend to be an Omega anymore!”

Liang Yan rolling up his sleeves: “I will beat you up no matter what day it is!*”

Drama queen Alpha in pursuit X the elegant Omega in high demand.

One-Line Synopsis: Don’t know how to act like an Omega? Let me teach you.

* 打你不挑日子 (dǎ nǐ bù tiāo rìzi) is a Chinese internet slang phrase that literally translates to “I won’t choose a specific day to beat you up.” It is often used humorously or playfully to imply that someone is ready to take action or confront someone without any hesitation or delay. <<less

A young master of the wealthy Jinling House. A normal rebellious military official that retired from Chengdu. Two men with very different backgrounds each have... more>> a plan for their new life. Due to an unexpected turn of events, both meet at a small town in Jiangnan, and start living under the same roof. As a result, their new beautiful life has turned into a daily routine... <<less

Wen Liunian is Cangmang City’s newly appointed prefect.... more>>

The common people banged on their gongs and drums, thinking the lord official will be like before, a big, strong man built like an iron tower, but no one expected it to be a skinny and weak bookworm that walked out of the coach.

Lord Wen looked around, furrowed his brows and exclaimed, “This place really is poor.”

The people heard and their hearts shattered all over the ground, we don’t want that either, but on the mountains outside of the city there are bandits.

——

The Bandit’s Strategy is the third book in Yu Xiao Lan Shan’s Jianghu/Strategy series. Each book is standalone, but there are character cameos and mentions that don’t disrupt the flow of the main story of each book.

1st book: Everywhere in Jianghu is Wonderful
2nd book: Everywhere in Jianghu are Tycoons
3rd book: The Bandit's Strategy
4th book: The Emperor's Strategy
5th book: Return Together <<less

Ruan Tangling has been single for 24 years without encountering any romantic opportunities. ... more>>

One day, while she was out buying flour, she was unexpectedly kidnapped by Ji Weiming, the Crown Prince of Xihuai, Great Ji.

All the girls in the capital knew that the Crown Prince was handsome, and whenever he went out, he would be surrounded by intentionally falling girls.

Ruan Tangling became the envy of all as the Crown Prince's wife. However, being the Crown Prince's wife wasn't an easy job.

Not only did she have to pretend to be affectionate with Ji Weiming, but she also had to act as his personal bodyguard!

Even her father, who relied on her, became subservient to him.

But since she had the best man in the world by her side, she couldn't let such a great opportunity slip away... <<less

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There’s a notoriously hard-to-deal-with Alpha at No. 2 High School

Sleeping in school, and fighting outside school, Jiang Huai has consistently topped the list of ‘students teachers most want to beat to death’ among all the teachers who have taught him for many years. He also holds the first position in the ‘Most Aggressive Alpha’ list recognized by the official vote at No. 2 High School.

It is said that Jiang Huai has even forced an Omega he was interested in to transfer schools, almost leaving a lifelong mark on the person.

Despite being such an Alpha with a track record full of misdeeds and displaying bad behavior, someone has caught him in the restroom holding a syringe, injecting Omega-specific pheromone suppressants into his veins.

2.

Jiang Huai has always had a disapproving gaze towards Bo Jian from school—a well-off background, good-looking, and excelling academically. He ranks first in the No. 2 High School student-voted “Most Attractive Alpha” list and holds the top spot for “Alpha most desired for a relationship across the entire school”.

Bo Jian, being such a young and inexperienced pretty boy, Jiang Huai thinks he could easily overpower him with just one hand.

Until that day in the men’s restroom, when Bo Jian caught him injecting himself with pheromone suppressants.

He threw a punch that didn't land on Bo Jian's face. Bo Jian reversed his grip, pinning his hands behind his back, his breath pressed against the back of his neck, and casually said, "...Oh, you're an Omega?"

3.

Summer physical education class, before the class starts.

Bo Jian was cornered by Jiang Huai. “Don’t want to take suppressants, do me a favor, bite me.”

Bo Jian smiled lightly, “Why should I?”

Jiang Huai sniffed the faint, cool scent of peppermint leaves in the air, reminiscent of a snowy night.

“Because you intentionally used pheromones to seduce me.” <<less

The story of a cult master, his lover and their deaths.
Dongfang Bubai and Yang Lianting's story.

“If I connect with her, the world will perish. Nevertheless, I like her –”... more>>

Haruto, a magician of commoner origin from the magic academy, was confessed to by the hostile country princess, Iris, and they decided to go out!?

However, she carries half the body of the Demon King, and when she is tied together with Haruto, they’ll be an existence that will bring the world to ruin

“Those shackles, and curse, I’ll destroy and shatter it for her sake!” <<less

Qi Xi has been frail and sick since he was a child, and he is not very smart on top of that. Apart from a good-looking face, it is difficult to find any advantages. Finally, on his 20th birthday, his stepmother kicked him out of the house.... more>>

Poor little Qi Xi was on the roadside with his bedroll and an old cat. A luxury car suddenly stopped in front of him, and a handsome and fierce man got out.

He held the cat and pulled the man: Can you take me home? I’m lost.

–

Fu Yanchuan has a first love. He left him for his dream and remained single until he met a young man on the roadside who looked very much like his first love back then.

The young man seemed to be in a bad state of mind. He was temporarily obsessed with his thoughts.

Fu Yanchuan: Be my substitute and I will take you home.

Qi Xi: Then will you take care of me when I’m sick, comfort me when I’m sad, and give my cat the same care that you’ll give me until I die?

Fu Yanchuan: …Yes.

Qi Xi: Okay, when will the contract be signed?

Fu Yanchuan:…….

On the first night as a stand-in, Qi Xi took the initiative to get into Fu Yanchuan’s bed: This is what a stand-in should do. Isn’t this what should I do?

However, Fu Yanchuan only kissed him, and he blushed and gasped.

Qi Xi: This is what happens when I get nervous. Send me to the hospital quickly, otherwise your substitute will be gone.

After working as a stand-in for a month, Qi Xi failed his exam: Why is it so difficult? Can you teach me? Otherwise your stand-in will be bald.

After being a stand-in for a year, Qi Xi lay in Fu Yanchuan’s arms: Being your stand-in is so tiring. My mouth hurts, my throat hurts, and my waist hurts. If you don’t rub your stand-in, he will die of exhaustion.

In the second year of being a substitute, the first love came back, and his friend asked Fu Yanchuan: When will you dump Qi Xi and pursue your first love back?

Fu Yanchuan jumped up while exclaiming: Do you know how much I paid to raise him? He had to be fed when eating and coaxed when sleeping. He was injured every three days and sick every five days. I even had to watch him when we are sleeping, fearing that he would run out of energy! I’m afraid he will break when I hold him in my hand! Dump him? I’m afraid no one would want this life! …What did you just say about white moonlight? Huh? What do you mean my white moonlight? <<less

Su Yuan committed su*cide.... more>>

When her father passed away, she faced all the pressure to deal with the mess left by her father alone, yet she had not thought of dying.

The stepmother coveted her property. When she was roofied by her and sent to the opposite house, she never thought of dying.

From being well-protected by her father to becoming the stepmother’s trading tool, she gritted her teeth and survived with difficulty.

Those who hated her, she hated them, she sent them all to hell, but she didn’t have the desire to live.

It’s just…

Su Yuan opened her eyes and looked at the face in the mirror that she hated to her bones. Why would she become the stepmother she hated so much? <<less

Huai Xingye had never thought about marriage, let alone coming home one day and being told he was getting married.... more>>

He dyed his hair, got into fights, wore earrings, and was a ‘punk’ in the eyes of many people, so he couldn’t imagine which family would want such a daughter-in-law.

He scoffed in his heart, but the marriage partner’s mother was too good to him, so Huai Xingye put away his sharp edges and treated her with respect.

But he didn’t understand, what happened when the marriage partner ran away on the wedding night?

Later he learned – the marriage partner Wei Xulan is a star, who have a lot of younger sister and wife.

The first day of their relationship, the two are polite and distant.

———

Wei Xulan: “You sleep on the bed.”

Huai Xingye: “No, you sleep on it.”

Wei Xulan: “How can I let you sleep in the living room? You sleeping here is fine.”

Huai Xingye: “…… thanks.”

Wei Xulan: “You’re welcome.”

Later, Wei Xulan, known as the high cold male god, actually also learned to pamper him …… <<less

When proposing, Gu Ningxi praised Tao Xinhe for her “perserverence and responsibility”, and on his wedding day, he vowed in public to “be one and only pair for life”.... more>>

Tao Xinhe believed it, believed it deeply, and devoted herself to being a good, virtuous wife for her face blind husband.

Knowing that Gu Ningxi sees everyone as a tile face, she does not change her clothes or incense, and finally let him rest assured to embrace her;

She accompanies Gu Ningxi to the banquet and party, and mentions the names and origins of the guests, so that he can get rid of his arrogant name;

She accompanied Gu Ningxi while he misses his mother, endured the cold face of her grandmother, and dealt with the entanglement of her uncle and aunt, so that he would have no worries.

Yet nothing compared to that— Gu Ningxi could see Mo Qiqi’s face. In his eyes, only Mo Qiqi was vivid and pleasant, and the faces of the others were blurred.

He focused his eyes on Mo Qiqi, coaxed her softly, and allowed her to touch him. For this reason, he deceived and neglected his wife, and he couldn’t recognize Tao Xinhe who had changed her clothes.

Tao Xinhe’s heart died, determined to go, she left a letter of divorce. Her father and younger brother treated her like a jewel, she regained her spirits, and when she heard the news of her ex-husband taking Mo Qiqi into the mansion, she only smiled. <<less

I can't forget him,  but I can only bid him farewell.... more>>

*
Alpha × Alpha <<less

Zhou Weiying, who had suffered a disappointment in love, resolved to make a comeback in work. But he didn't expect his old school friend c*m boss to conveniently throw him a hot potato: to be the manager of the well-known beauty influencer who had just returned to China, Fang Huan.... more>>

When Zhou Weiying received Fang Huan's information, he was dumbfounded. When he saw Fang Huan in the flesh, he only wanted to turn on his heels and flee!

What the hell was this person with heavy make-up, weird and flamboyant dressing, coquettish poses and an affected, artificial manner?

Zhou Weiying's vision blacked out. He felt that his career might be coming to its end… <<less

The engagement of the younger sister of Viscount Ragulen, Lucia, was suddenly dissolved by Count Gourman. The reason seemed to be her dowry.... more>>

But, when she thought about it, it was better to support her brother, Alves, and work hard to rebuild her territory than to marry the arrogant count.
Rather, the annulment was the best thing that could have happened to her!

It was a start to days full of happiness.

However, Lucia received an invitation for Gorman’s wedding from the countess. She knew it was to insult her.
Nevertheless, due to her family stature, she was obliged to attend. But alas! Her brother was too busy to go with her.

When her brother and sister were at a loss, her brother’s friend, Phil, offered to accompany her. <<less

As he had been repeatedly kidnapped, Fang Yun’an, the second young master of the Fang family of Watercloud Planet, changed his name to Lu Yunchu and grew up in a civilian family to hide his identity.... more>>

Fortunately, he fell in love with Qin Rui, the young master of the Qin family from Central Planet when he was in college. Unfortunately, Qin Rui thought Lu Yunchu’s family was mediocre and could not match with him, so he abandoned Lu Yunchu without mercy.

When the two met again, Lu Yunchu was already living in a luxurious villa and driving an expensive star shuttle. Qin Rui couldn’t help but sigh, “Where did you get so much money?”

“My sugar daddy is rich and willing to spend money for me.” Lu Yunchu showed Qin Rui the black-diamond gold card in his hand.

“You are so shameless, being kept as mistress by another man!” Qin Rui angrily rebuked.

“So what? Do you remember everyone around you thought I was so shameless to be kept as mistress by you in college? So why should I keep my face? You are really lifting me up.” Lu Yunchu shook the Château Lafite in his wine glass and said contemptuously. <<less

[Lim Chae-ha] We’re not close enough to eat together, are we? In the game ‘The Tale of Chaos,’ played by a hubae he had a... more>> crush on, Joohyun, who had time to relax after graduating from college, starts talking about marriage. He accidentally met Star Chae-chae at the PvP Rank match, and to [Whisper] Chae-chae: I’m not going to couple with someone who’s weaker than me… <<less

Hiroto Moriya is a Beta and a tattoo artist. Barely living off from his own expenses and the eagerness to support his family, he entered... more>> the underground business without thinking. He had a fateful encounter with an Alpha named Kyouya Sagano. And since then became addicted to him. <<less

Sent to prison for attacking his charges money-grubbing wife, the protagonist is given a second chance to get out of prison. He is to be... more>> the genocidal Dr. Watson’s nurse. Dr. Watson is a mass mu*derer from one hundred years ago. Although, he may not seem to be who everyone thinks he is.  <<less

She thought the man was dead.... more>>

His raven black hair, long eyelashes, sharp jawline and plump lips.
As she was treating him, Swan fell in love.

“I-I think I’m pregnant. So, uh, take me as your wife…”

“……..”

All because of ‘love’. Oh to be condescending as a young girl. The man didn’t love Swan, she was only a toy of momentary interest for him.

Atlion never answered her question.

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“You’re the one who said you wanted me. Didn’t you say you’ve never regretted a day that you were with me?”

“Heart is something that changes as much as we want, Your Majesty.”

It was hell.

Her words seemed to make my blood vessels harden.
I always want to see and touch her, but she won’t allow it anymore.

I’m afraid of you.
You, who don’t love me.

The story of Swan, who once loved a man with lost memories- “Atlion”. What will become of this perplexing romance? <<less

Aramiya Seiichi is an ordinary high school… eroge otaku who’s given up all hope on girls in the 3D world due to a certain incident.... more>> One day, after he’s bought a bunch of new material as a result of experiencing the frustration of a perfect eroge character turning out to be “used goods,” he encounters a delinquent-looking girl about to get r*ped by a bunch of guys. By mere chance, he rescues her. Days later, when school starts again, it turns out to have been his classmate, Ayame, a feared delinquent girl who’s got all kind of rumors about her – especially that she’s “used goods.” And it appears that she’s set on becoming his ideal girl to make him fall for her. <<less

This is a short story of a Mackerel meeting with the Emperor.... more>>

Rank 3rd in Syosetsu's top 100 in Funny category as of 11/27/22.

A good read for a break from long novels and chapters. <<less

Li Shuyi was a dying withered tree, and Bai Jing was the last nourishment that kept him alive. In the end, this nourishment was gone, and he had nothing left to hold on to in this world.... more>>

Jin Yan was a sunflower that revolved around Bai Hao. Unfortunately, his sun would never lower his head to look at him. <<less