The book said, I will take 99 steps towards you and you only need to take the remaining one step. But no need. I will run all one hundred steps and you don't have to do anything, just stand there and wait for me. ... more>>

I guess with age, our taste turns weirder. I no longer dream of the prince charming on a white horse, but rather, I've set my target on the cold and indifferent villain. So here is the list of my favorite, flawed yet amazing MLs. 

This is purely subjective and please follow the list if you have the same weird taste as mine and do tell if you have other recommendations.

 The list contains:

Him/her with his/her unrequited love;

Couples who were separated for a very long time and unsure of the other person's feeling, but stayed true and loyal to his woman;

Or an ML who caused misery/grievance to his woman at first but turned st*pidly sweet after the redemption arc.

With that being said, Im into MLs with emotional issues and social barriers so you may not like them at first. I dont like perfect and very good mannered MLs, I like them flawed!

***Sorry. I'm boring so NO Yaoi, Yuri nor harem.

Recommended novels not linked to NU. Most are less than 100 chapters including extras.. (titles and synopsis in the comment section, mtl'ed but decipherable) <<less

Have read in 2023.

Secret love. For some people, it is war and chaos; for others, it is a warm spring with flowers blooming.... more>>

list of novels with either MLs/FLs having a onesided love who were given a second chance by meeting again after a few years or through rebirth.

MLs with unrequited love is what I preferred. Esp when they do have cold and indifferent demeanor yet they become patient and considerate with anything that has to do with her.
 

If it's meant to be, then its meant to be. Afterall, none can steal the love one is born to find.

please do tell if you have recommendation.

***Sorry. I'm boring so NO Yaoi, Yuri nor harem. 

Recommended novels not linked to NU. Most are less than 100 chapters including extras.. (titles and synopsis in the comment section, mtl'ed but decipherable) <<less

Books I read using MTL. Some novels I read long time ago so It might not be a completely accurate rating. Bottom of list are books I plan to MTL, Will update and move most recent commentaries / reviews to top. Beware there might be some spoilers if you read my commentary.
Rating Readability using MTL based on my opinion : 
Highest 5 Stars = Very Easy to Read ☆☆☆☆☆
Lowest 1 Star = Very Difficult to Decipher ☆... more>>

Generally Historical novels are harder to decipher than novels in Modern setting so I tend to gravitate and read more modern day novels.  <<less

Are you a sucker for yanderes? Then here it is, a vitamin for yanderes! Drink a dozen once a day and you'll get addicted just like me! ╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯... more>>

I got addicted to them last year. The reason's I always feel mesmerized by their myriad of emotions that they feel towards FL, especially their despair and misery. 

And I don't read Harem, I only simp loyal men here.

* Not in order 

* Also, pls keep in mind that some have smut and forced s*x/r*pe <<less

is it just me who feels a next level of satisfaction whenever the male leads unexpectedly fell harder for the mc when all their life,... more>> they thought or love someone else first?  <<less

* There will be no BL, HAREM, YAOI,GL ... more>>

*B×G, one vs one relationship.

** THERE ARE SOME OTHER NOVELS AND STORIES AND COMIC LINK IN THE COMMENT SECTION WITH YANDERE ML.

****THERE IS A SECOND PART OF THIS LIST.

This list only includes Chinese and Korean novel.

  JAPANESE YANDERE MALE LEAD LIST link-https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/20430/ <<less

This list consists of a whole lot of amazing romance novels. There will be many genres and also have historical and modern stories mixed in here.  Descriptions will be added to novels when I have time ... more>>

It will organized with completed novels first then updating ones. For both categories it will always be HIGHEST to lowest RATING.

Any novels that are still updating will have a completed MTL version cited. 

***This list will be updating frequently***

Thankyou for stopping by! I hope this saves some stress in finding a good novel! :D

Part 2- https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/58955/

Korean Romance:

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/43646/ <<less

Not a Ranking List. ... more>>

Just novels that I found interesting.

Mostly tragedy, but not limited to that. I like a tragedy for a good cry, not for a distressed cry. So mostly these novels aren't full of abuse just to make you cry. You will cry because you feel for the characters. 

There are fluffs and diabetes here, but like I said, mostly tragedy. 

Please read the Genre and Tags of the novel before plunging yourself into this hellhole. 

My tendencies are to seek novels in which: the CP Happy Ending is when they are together <in death>, the CP Happy Ending is when they are together <in life>, the CP is supportive of each other, or the CP building is interesting.

Have a good cry reading these novels! <<less

novel i finished reading and loved it, sometimes i'll reread it again and again. mostly happy ending (my life already not easy so there's no... more>> need to add angst)  ^^
FYI, for some uncomplete translated novel, i read it via MTL. just copy paste the chineese title on google than add shubaow or imiaobige in it <<less

CN, KRN, and JPN I only got to know, read and love when NU came to my life... As well as MLs I need in my life because of their infinite love and care for their FLs... sana ol... more>>

Note: The list will be updated every now and then because there are some novels I had read and loved in the past but forgot the titles due to reading many recent updated novels. Also, I may sort the novels' ranking. Thank you.

Part II! Continue at https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/14984/ <<less

Yandere ML, Love Interest Falls In Love First, Strong Female MC. Honestly, if you want a yandere and possessive ML and can’t get triggered at... more>> the toxicity, then this list is for you. Some are also not toxic, I also left reviews so that you could pick. <<less

These are totally loved, must reads 

Mixed bag. Basically transmigration and rebirth novels who have a better life (somewhat) for the second time, whether through revenge or just living a peaceful life while falling in love. ... more>>

Not only “Transmigrated into novels” type of story , but also stories who in their past life seems like they were a villain or cannon fodder who died unjustly. <<less

Stories in which female protagonists and others are hopefully not one-dimensional i.e. just ruthless, just silly, high-IQ/low-EQ. Side characters (mostly) have lives outside of the protagonist and/or male lead. Villains aren’t downright TSTL. ... more>>

Last three newly added: #9 | Don’t Touch Porcelain, #22 | Unconscious, #14 | I Am Average and Unremarkable

No. 1 - No. 32 | Incomplete Translations

No. 33+ | Complete Translations

Not in any particular order except for whether they’re complete or not. 

A huge thank you to all the translators who translated these gems and gave me the opportunity to enjoy them <<less

i need to clear my bookmarks... more>>

includes [almost any genre except for gl and apocalypse]:

- mlm

- flm

- tragedy (bcs i love to hurt myself) 

- slice of life

- smut

- brainrot dogfood

- historical xianxia and politics

- modern day 

untranslated novels not on this website will be in the comment section

Pt 2 of my list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/70987/ <<less

Content the following:... more>>

Not your typical dense MC (most of them are level-headed and has actual agency), yandere and messed up but intriguing dynamics (some of them), an actual mature way to portray a relationship, the girls take the lead or initiative, balanced relationships (most of them), Love interests that aren't your typical 'frustating and pushy alpha CEO", spicy moments, fluffs.

The preview I write about the stories will primarily focus on the MC & ML relationship. <<less

We all know that some novels when MTL'ed can kill a few of your brain cells,  but here are some that I'll willingly sacrifice them... more>> for.   <<less

to be read? in the middle of reading? ... more>>

no order!  <<less

Well written CN novels with clever and inspiring characters that I've stumbled upon and will like to share...got a little bit of everything but bs ^_^ No order in terms of quality bc they're all GREAT (nothing below 4*)... more>>

LINK to part 2 since this list is filled up- https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/60592/ <<less

I was tired of reading stories about tyrant ceo's , their actions irked me ; not to mention the hypocritical FL's who magically fell in love with their abusers but still shamelessly promote being a strong woman . So I created a list of MC's that don't irk me . The ML's are cute sweethearts , they might be a bit stereotypical in the beginning but you would know why I call them sweethearts soon and most Importantly the FL's ARE THE PROACTIVE ONE'S IN THESE NOVELS . ... more>>

Check out -

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/90290/ <<less

The following novels are ones that I've read (several times) and thought were excellent.... more>>

NOTE: I'll keep adding to the lists till I remember which ones I've already read and for the future reads that I find very good. <<less

Ended up falling by mistake into the world of cultivation's cauldron. Didn't gain any superpowers sadly, just a good old mundane high from it. Particularly for cultivation novels with a female MC. Looking for more.... more>>

This is just a list to track down my to-be-read as well as likes and dislikes a.k.a my personal library. Recommendations are welcome!

✩= Genuine cultivation novel <<less

novels that were good enough that i mtl'ed them :')ranked according to my favoritism (mostly the ones i add a caption for)i have a soft... more>> spot for josei and character growth :-) <<less

Includes og, classic, and goat novels of certain genres and novels with cliche, old school themes ... more>>

- includes Mary and Gary sues; cheesy aspects; web novels; simple plotlines <<less