He, Ye Han, was destined to be alone for the rest of his life. However, his destiny had no effect on animals, and he ended up being conquered by a spiritual snake. He took all the sufferings of life in his stride—he was a hypocritical medicinal immortal, a real poison physician, an irresponsible martial arts leader, and also the greatest living bodhisattva in people's hearts. At their first meeting, he snatched its food while it almost strangled him to death.... more>>

At their second meeting, he saved its life despite laughing at its plight, but it returned kindness with ingratitude, biting him and leaving a mark behind. At their third meeting, it saved him from falling off the cliff, and it didn't understand why the man was in such a bad state when he was actually born to enjoy good fortune. In order to find the answer, it stayed by him and never left his side. He later became blind, but couldn’t clear the poison as the antidote had a missing ingredient—its gall. Having fallen for him, it offered him its gall, and he had to return the favour with the rest of his life. <<less

“Quick transmigration world notification: Among the thousands of rules here, safety comes first.” There came a mechanical sound. ... more>>

“Are the male leads the same one?” Fu Yan was surprised to see that handsome man one more time.

The system, “Host, you are so fickle that you are coveting other men.” Fu Yan became flustered upon seeing the suddenly darkened face of the male lead and nervously explained, “No, don’t get me wrong, okay?”

After he won over so many male leads who looked the same, Fu Yan was confused, “Why are the other characters are becoming adorable while the male leads are becoming more pe*verted?” <<less

The 28-year-old Admiral Vee thought it was time to find an elegant, beautiful, generous and cultured sub male to get married and have children, but he f**king mutated, others mutated at the age of 12, but he only changed at 28.... more>>

From a dominant male who couldn’t divulge any mistakes into a sub male.

To go from being the one marrying someone to the one getting married in one fell swoop, who in the right mind in Talis Empire would dare to marry him?

Who the f**k would dare!

No one would f**king dare! <<less

He Yun Zui said, “Little white rabbit, since you’ve entered my heart, you’re not allowed to leave.”... more>>

Chi Ran replied, “Big tiger, I hope my heart can belong to you alone.”

Chi Ran is a simple white rabbit, small and white, who makes He Yun Zui’s head hurt. As soon as Chi Ran was taken over by He Yun Zui, he knew that his acting career was no longer ordinary. After He Yun Zui brought Chi Ran to his side, he knew that this person would definitely belong to him.

But when the little white rabbit with emotional disorder was approached purposefully by the domineering tiger, he couldn’t understand his heart.

The tiger confessed. As long as the little white rabbit could stay by his side, then that was enough. He Yun Zui finally plucked up the courage to confess his love: “I like you.”

Chi Ran blinked his eyes, puzzled: “I don’t know what like is, can you… teach me?” <<less

Chong Ye, traveled to the interstellar era, and was put in a cage by a black-hearted politician and given to a big shot.... more>>

The big shot is a Kopa star, his original form is a dragon, and his human form is more than ten meters tall. Compared with him, Chongye is just a pocket doll. Moreover, it is said that the big man has a cold temperament and is moody. Chongye, who regards himself as a pet, has to act cute and pretend to be good every day in order to survive.

Until one day, Chongye learned the Kopa Star language and heard a big man introduce him: "This is my wife."

Chongye: "!!!"

Chongye, who was married for no reason, decided to get a divorce, so he released his true nature, Riding on the head of a big shot and running wild, rubbing the dragon's horns and touching its scales, sliding on the dragon's tail... Little did he know that all of this was captured in a video and posted online, causing a violent response.

Regarding Chongye, netizens said: Ahhh, suck this little cutie to pieces! As a result, Chongye, who gained countless fans in an instant, was ranked first in the Star Internet celebrity rankings.

Regarding the big shot, netizens: I always thought that Grand Duke Detli was too cruel to be an emperor, but I didn’t expect that he had such a gentle personality in private. He never gets angry no matter how naughty his little cutie is, and he has the ability to dote on his wife. I will vote for him in this public election!

As a result, the big man with a large number of votes suddenly defeated his opponent and became the emperor of the empire.

Chongye: _(:3″∠)_

1v1, sweet <<less

Jiang Mo, the big shot of Xuanqing world, failed to pass the tribulation and was forcibly bound by the unscrupulous system. After crossing ninety nine worlds become cannon fodder in different worlds, Jiang Mo, who finally killed the system, became the master of his fate again.... more>>

Therefore, all kinds of cannon fodder that sent experience and wealth to the protagonist in the small world changed into a person who can control the life and death of the protagonist.

Jiang Mo: I’m delicate and pure, gentle and really gullible. I’m just a fated cannon fodder. I was bullied by the protagonists in all kinds of ways

Protagonists:… I’m not, I don’t have it. Don’t put this pot on my shoulder.

Love acting will make you feel white and black shou x Always spoiled shou, love at first sight gong. <<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

High school senior, Junya Sawa, gets a new classmate when Uzuki Kobayakawa, the heir to notorious crime syndicate, transfers to his school. The other students... more>> in Junya's class all keep their distance, giving Uzuki a wide berth, however Junya soon becomes good friends with him. Gradually, the two become attracted to one another, but Uzuki's educational "advisor" admonishes him, telling Uzuki that the world he must live in has no room for Junya, and the two are separated. Then, 8 years later, still holding that wound that never healed, the adult Junya reunites with Uzuki... <<less

Takechi Shigeto needs medicine for one of his patients, but can't afford it. a childhood friend sees his problem and pays for it for him.... more>> However, the medicine must be paid back at a cost.. <<less

One moonlit night, Detective Kusaka Daisuke of Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Investigation Department, 1st Division, managed to catch some criminals red-handed in the middle of an... more>> illegal drug deal. Struck by one of the perp's bullets, the detective sought refuge down one of the city's many back alley and stumbled upon a beautiful blond boy. The boy's eyes shone red, his skin unearthly pale like a porcelain doll. He called himself Luca, and against all logic, mysteriously aged into a young man before Kusaka's very eyes! What will become of this chance encounter? Find out in this modern-day fantasy set in the bustling streets of Tokyo. <<less

The cool, attractive chemistry teacher Kuroki reaches out to the timid, lonely Tomoya. He forces his man-heat into Tomoya's sensitive body at school and on... more>> the train they commute by together; forcing Tomoya to drown in lustful pleasure. Pleasure and shame turns into attraction, and Tomoya begins to bloom. As his lonely heart trembles at this unpredictable love, the always kind Sakisaka sweetly approaches him... The men's ecstatic love hungers for Tomoya's affection. <<less

Hit by a car, he transmigrated to the future. But it seemed that he was about to die again. After rebirth, he became a man with a miserable childhood who had no money or superpower. What’s more, he secretly had a crush for another man! Fine. He accepted his fate. However, there was more than that.... more>>

“Yuan, let’s make a baby together.”

Excuse me? Two men? No, Wait!

“I don’t have that function!”

“Yes, you do.”

With that, the man pounced on top of him with a wicked smile.

Two months later, a doctor smiled at him and said, “Congratulations. You’re now five weeks pregnant…” <<less

In his previous life, Tang Shi was a cannon fodder. For a jerk, he even turned down a blind date his father arranged for him, but finally died in the hands of his lover and half-blooded elder brother.... more>>

Before he died, his elder brother told him that the one that always went against him, teased him and used him as a bait was the one who truly loved him, also that blind date his father had arranged for him—Yan Xu.

Feeling regretful?

What would have happened if he hadn’t made that kind of choice from the very beginning? <<less

It is a story about a plain Ω that has s*x after drinking sake and is worried about the relationship between them.

Oh wow! An aspiring cyclist falls in love with a domineering CEO!... more>>

Domineering CEO: Man, you are playing with fire!

Aspiring cyclist: That’s it! That’s the spirit! Come on! You can do it!

Domineering CEO: ???

An inspiring (goofy) doting (outrageously sweet) story of a dreamy cyclist falls in love with a domineering CEO.

A domineering CEO who is a neat freak participates in an idol talent show in order to woo his little lover who is a cyclist with one track mind — bike track <<less

Lin Zhi died in a tragic incident and, after death, was bound by something claiming to be a redemption system.... more>>

System: Darling! I’ve detected a large amount of goodwill and merit in your past life. As long as you complete redemption tasks, you can be reborn!

In the first world, Lin Zhi transmigrated into the vain husband of a domineering CEO.

System: Warm him, heal him, and help him stand up again.

Lin Zhi: Alright.

The system watches thoughtfully as the CEO, who couldn’t catch up with his seemingly unfaithful wife due to pushing a wheelchair, embarks on rehabilitation.

In the second world, Lin Zhi transmigrated into the desk mate of a brilliant but silent student with psychological issues.

System: console him, ease him, and make him speak again.

Lin Zhi: No problem.

The system watches tearfully as the studious genius, who couldn’t win arguments with sign language and got angry about sovereignty oaths due to poor signing skills, finally speaks.

In the third world, Lin Zhi transmigrated into the spoiled lover of a powerful figure assumed to be impotent due to coldness.

System: Make him feel the beauty of life. There is no need to force the coldness.

Lin Zhi: I’m very professional.

The system watches in a daze as the powerful figure, lively because the lover wants to find someone else, falls into a stupor.

In the fourth world, Lin Zhi transmigrated into the boyfriend of an intermittently amnesiac artist’s missing brother. The system watches as the artist continues to be mute due to forgetting the first quarrel with the host.

System: How did you earn all these merits, wuwuwu!

Lin Zhi smirks and comforts it: Darling, after all, I am a philanthropic entrepreneur.

*Paranoid loyal dog is sick, healing attack x seductive man-eating flower miraculous healing submissive

*[Highlighted] The submissive is not silly, very high-energy; pay attention to character attributes and details in the first chapter.

*Slice of life/1v1/unconventional sweet <<less

Despite getting along well with his difficult stepmother and earning the admiration of his sisters, he never expected married life with the prince to be so challenging.... more>>

He used to work as a doctor but passed away due to an accident. To his surprise, he was reborn into a completely different world.

In his new life, he became a wealthy young man and had a chance encounter with the prince, who was escaping his royal duties. The prince’s seemingly cold demeanor but kind hearted nature deeply intrigued him. He made it his mission to help the prince heal his legs, which were injured during the war, and couldn’t help but hope for a romantic relationship to blossom between them.

Eventually, his wish came true and he married the prince, but navigating the challenges posed by his difficult stepmother and sisters paled in comparison to the difficulties he faced as the prince’s spouse. <<less

"You have become the crown prince's partner. So, you should smile."... more>>

Assad, the crown prince of the Helio Empire,
takes a foreigner as his partner according to an oracle.

However, since the engagement is forced, he wants to break it off.
Eventually, to discover the weaknesses of his bride, Kaiden,
He disguises himself as the attendant 'Amun' and approaches him...

"Thank you, Amun. I'm sorry I have nothing to give to someone as kind as you."
"..."
"I wish I were someone who had more."

Somehow, the more he meets with Kaiden,
the more he can't deny his feelings are shaken
by his timid but kind bride.
Especially after impulsively spending the night with Kaiden.

"I told you not to come, but you came. Even if you change your mind and say you don't want to, you can't take it back."
"..."
"You, take responsibility for me."

You took my first time. <<less

Humanity has immigrated to artificial planets called Colonies where all humans are born with a power called ‘Soma’.... more>>

**r*pe and s*xual ab*se Tags are for content depicting events during the MC's past.** <<less

Jiang Yan, aka b*tchy Jiang, was an insignificant white-collar worker. When he woke up from a coma after a car crash, he found out that... more>> a straight-gay switch had been added onto him. Only by completing a certain amount of tasks was he allowed to return to the old world.
Jiang Yan, “Is this some sort of a sick joke? I’m a straight guy! I can’t be gay! No freaking way! What if I say no?”
No. 888 replied emotionlessly, “Then you’ll have to die.”
Despite the initial resentment, Jiang Yan started to take to being gay. This is a story about turning someone into gay and being turned into gay. <<less

Kanae is a university student whose "cold beauty" has led people to spread nasty rumors about his promiscuity. In truth, Kanae is a virg*n, and... more>> is secretly in love with the Don Juan of the campus, Yuuichi. Poor Kanae would do anything to be with Yuuichi, even if it meant a merely s*xual relationship with no feelings involved. But when the opportunity arises, can he settle for anything less than love? <<less

This is a typical story of love and betrayal between a mafia boss and an undercover cop.

The most f*cked-up separation in the world, is that there is a baby in your belly when you break up with someone.... more>>

Bo Yu draws on his cigarette, slowly puffing out the smoke, and looks at the little boy lying in bed with deep eyes.

Two years later, he finally comes back. <<less

When college freshman Jack encounters his mysterious roommate, Aiden, on campus, their friendship slowly evolves into a sweet yet challenging love story. Faced with pressures... more>> from family and society, they must work together to find their own happiness while guarding their secret. This story is filled with growth, courage, and true love, leaving readers immersed in unforgettable emotions. <<less

Zhuo Hua had been terribly suffering from diseases all his life. On his twenty-third birthday, he passed away quietly in the hospital bed. Unexpectedly, he transmigrated into a cultivation book and accordingly gained a healthy body. Looking at the little boy, Nan Chen, he thought that he was definitely going to treat him well this time.... more>>

Nan Chen, a boy supposed to be specially privileged, established his cultivation foundation at the age of ten. Having been favored by his master, he never thought that his master was actually a hypocrite who had actually killed his parents. Besides, Nan Chen was raised by his master as a cauldron, an instrument which worked as a catalyzer to cultivate immortality. Apart from it, his master was so evil that he would be turned on upon seeing a male… Nan Chen finally acquired the Demons’ Book and became the Demon Lord. Nonetheless, he had never expected to be killed by his master in the end. <<less