Crazy paranoid game NPC Gong X s*upid cute little beauty Shou... more>>

Because he mistook NPCs as teammates, it caused the game worlds to collapse, Chu Chen’an was forcibly resurrected by the horror game system. And his cannon fodder task had changed from carrying the damage for the main character to completing all the tasks for the main character!

Chu Chen’an:… Second death experience card Σ (O_O;)

– Chu Chen’an and his “teammate” met again. At this time, NPC Qin Jue was sitting leisurely, holding in his arms… Chu Chen’an’s original body that already cold. Qin Jue patted his cold back with his pale finger bones, “Okay, I’m here, baby, don’t afraid…”

That scene, was strange but with a touch of warmth …… It was weird as hell!

Between ghosts and gods, Chu Chen’an and Qin Jue were facing each other. Qin Jue’s eyes were light, and he suddenly pinched his neck. Chu Chen’an’s eyes trembled, and the corners of his eyes turned red. He was finished. Qin Jue approached, and gradually… blo-odthirstily, he smiled. “I found you, little liar.” <<less

"You have to be happy. Got it?"... more>>

Helena Rosentia, the only daughter of the modest Rosentia family.

Until she turned 18, she had lived a normal life. One day, she realizes through a dream that she has been reincarnated into a romance novel.

The first thing she does to uncover the truth of this world is to connect her friend, who is the villainess in the original story, with the male lead.

‘I really think I'll succeed.’

After successfully changing the original story's ending, Helena leaves the capital city, believing she can live a quiet life in the countryside. Tears of joy flow from her eyes, and a man approaches her.

"...Why are you crying?"

He is the brother of the villainess in the original story and her long-time first love, Kaelan Laverion, the head of the Laverion family.

"I asked why my fiancée is crying right now."

Will she be able to leave behind love and her fiancé to live a new life outside of the original story? <<less

Sirens: a name derived from an ancient creature, used to describe those who could charm, lure, control, and heal others by singing.... more>>

Subjected to live the life of a siren, Aria had experienced, seen, and heard many horrific things. Broken beyond repair, Aria resigned herself to death, when suddenly…

The Grand Duke, Lloyd Cardence Valentine, arrived and whispered, “Should I kill everyone here?”

“If you need me, just call me. Your song will always reach me, wherever you are.”

In the end, Aria called the devil, bringing death to all those present, along with herself.

“Let’s fall down to hell together.”

And with that, Aria breathed her last and died… only to return to her 10-year-old self.

Now that she had a second chance at her life, Aria was determined to change her fate, as well as the cruel fate of her saviour, Grand Duke Valentine.

And so… Aria proposed to him with a marriage contract.

She sold her soul to the devil and vowed to protect him.

[Marry me.] Aria extended her hand and gave him the contract. [Let’s get divorced in 10 years…]

The young duke took the contract from her hand.

“So, where should I stamp the seal?”

* * *

“You said you’d divorce me within 10 years.”

The grown-up villain leaned in, hovering his head before he kissed her tenderly over her crown.

“Now that we’re adults, we should sign another contract.” <<less

Tae Seong-jae… he’ll take me home.... more>>

One day, ‘I’ transmigrated into the character Seo Seung-won in a BL novel given to me by my little sister without warning. As a result of transmigration, I frequently experience nosebleeds and hemoptysis, as well as other forms of pain. Since I realized that the calmer I was, the less pain I felt, so I desperately tried to empty my thoughts and maintain my composure, but I couldn’t stand it when the original memory of “me” faded away day by day. However, in order to escape from this terrible place and return to reality, ‘I’ aim at the end of the novel and do not lose hope. Following the plot of the novel, I become the lover of ‘Tae Seong-je’, get abandoned, and attempt s**c*de. For the sake of getting back home. <<less

Yoshida, who worked for a black company, died in an accident.... more>>

Due to a mistake during reincarnation work, he couldn’t be reincarnated in his original world.

God suggested him to reincarnate in a different world with a mischievous angel, who unwillingly accompanied him, as his support; and the two were born into the world of sword and magic as twin brother and sister.

A few years later, Yoshida took magic lessons from his angel sister and began his special training so that he could lead a fulfilling life.

But the younger sister, who changed her mind to enjoying this world, was aiming for a parasitic life where she could live comfortably, so she continued training her brother so that she could use him well.

Being an adventurer, or the third generation of inn owners, Yoshida’s second life with a younger sister, who doesn’t wanna work, begins. <<less

The Tang family had two daughters.... more>>

Outsiders have only heard that the eldest daughter, Tang Luoqian, was beautiful and would be engaged to Luo Zhan, the young master of the Luo family, in the future and everyone envied her.

Few people knew that the Tang family has a youngest daughter who was blind, named Tang Ran.

Tang Ran’s sixteenth birthday present was a robot.

On the day the robot arrived, the whole family was in the front hall with her sister Tang Luoqian, preparing to welcome Luo Zhan, who was visiting for the first time. Tang Ran was alone in the side house, fumbling to see her robot.

Standing in the chaotic darkness, Luo Zhan spoke after a long time.

“Good evening, Master.”

With a good family background, a calamity-bringing face, and a top mind, Luo Zhan was the dream lover of countless girls in the AI field, but no one could stand next to him.

There was only one reason: Luo Zhan liked beautiful eyes.

Later on, Luo Zhan made a bet with his older brother to imitate a robot for the little blind girl from the Tang family.

—He never thought that he would fall for the little blind girl.

And then it spread that Luo Zhan had been beaten with the family rod by the old man of the Luo family in order to reject his engagement to Tang Luoqian, without uttering a single word.

Everyone was guessing who it was for.

A week later, for the first time, the Tang family threw a birthday banquet for Tang Ran, whose eyes had recovered. After the banquet, the little girl drank too much and hugged the stone pillar in the banquet hall, whispering that she wanted to see Luo Zhan.

The bystanders mocked when they heard, “The young master of the Luo family doesn’t even consider Tang Luoqian. She’s just a half-blind girl who thinks she can see him just because she wants to?”

Before finishing his sentence, Luo Zhan ran in from outside in a wretched state.

The young master of the Luo family, who was usually in high spirits, panicked and fell to his knees, at a loss to kiss the girl’s trembling eyes…

“Don’t cry.”

“Will you marry me, Ranran?” <<less

She possessed the woman who was married to the devil.... more>>

You play the role of obsessing over a villain husband.

“I’ll be on your side!”

She decided to be nice to her husband, who has been living in the same house as her for a long time.

But one day when I became an adult and was about to get divorced…..

A bad night has left me with a shabby child.

So I tried to leave before I got caught.

“That Richard? Something’s wrong with–”

“I don’t want to let you go, so die in my arms, Elisha.”

She could not shake him off when she tried to cry and beg with her beautiful face.

“Where are you going to run away with my child?”

You even came after me with such cold eyes?

I don’t think I will be able to run away.

What do I do now? <<less

After the car accident, Gu Qingtong regained her memories and realized that she was a supporting female character in a tragic romance novel.... more>>

The male protagonist, her fiancé in a marriage alliance, saw the female lead as a pure and innocent beauty. Despite his dislike for Gu Qingtong, he still agreed to marry her for the sake of benefits. Fearing that she would be dragged into the complicated relationship between the male and female leads, with him chasing after her and her trying to escape, Gu Qingtong swiftly ran away.

At that moment, the sister of her former fiancé, a famous actress named Yan Chi, inexplicably proposed a marriage alliance with Gu Qingtong. In the original novel, Yan Chi was a beautiful and aloof woman who remained indifferent to everyone. Clearly, both of them were driven by family interests and would not interfere with each other, making them the perfect couple for a mutually beneficial marriage.

After their secret marriage, Gu Qingtong, who used to be an obscure actress, became self-aware and rarely displayed her shrewd nature. She assured Yan Chi repeatedly, “I understand my place. We each take what we need, and I will never disturb your life or affect your career.” Yan Chi’s gaze swept over her and finally stopped on the mole at the corner of Gu Qingtong’s eye. She responded with her usual cold and distant tone.

What Gu Qingtong didn’t know was that Yan Chi had dreamt countless times about those eyes, with teardrops falling on that mole, vivid and seductive. All the coincidences were meticulously orchestrated by someone with ulterior motives.

❖❖❖

The news of the top actress and an unknown actor starring as a celebrity couple on a popular love variety show hit the top trending searches. Fans and netizens angrily criticized Gu Qingtong, accusing her of using Yan Chi for publicity. After the show aired, it became apparent that the couple was forcibly paired by the production team. Due to Gu Qingtong’s deliberate distance from Yan Chi, their couple name became a joke among the viewers, known as “Silent Gaze.”

While other couples were actively showing affection, fans of the “Silent Gaze” couple could only witness their beautiful and intimate interactions in edited videos by talented fans.

It was only after a certain recording session ended that the production team arranged a hidden camera live broadcast in the backstage resting area. All the viewers saw Gu Qingtong’s eyes turn red the moment she saw Yan Chi and pointed at her waist, full of grievances, saying, “I told you we had to record today! My waist has been aching all day…”

Yan Chi, being familiar with her needs, comforted her delicate partner, saying, “It’s my fault. I won’t act in fanfiction next time.”

The entire online audience was buzzing with excitement: “Tell us more, what fanfiction? Can I watch it for free?!” <<less

Fei Bai discovered through his boyfriend’s trumpet account that he had been wearing a green hat. Not long after the breakup, he recognized the third party in their school coffee shop.... more>>

The senior brother is handsome and tall, but it looks like… he’s not a 0.

When Fei Bai thought his ex might be doing zero for love behind his back, he became angry. He decided to take the initiative to seduce this senior brother so that his ex-boyfriend could also experience the taste of wearing a green hat.

The sky’s the limit. Fei Bai successfully seduced the third party. He walked side by side with this senior brother on the campus and bumped head-on unto his ex-boyfriend.

He thought the moment of revenge was coming, but in the next second, he learned that he had flirted with the wrong person. The senior brother beside him was not the mistress but the former president of his father’s company!

Fei Bai originally planned to apologize and run away, but he didn’t expect to be blocked in front of his home the next day.

The man he called senior brother pressed him against the wall and said in a low voice, “You are so good at seducing people. Who would let you go?” <<less

She enticed the successor to the Duke of Lisianthus.... more>>

He sneakily grabbed my hand.

I sighed and twisted my hand out of his grip. “We can’t do this as friends.”

“Are you ashamed of holding my hand even once, Leen?”

No matter how much I think about what Carsion said, with his face showing ‘I barely held one hand’, it doesn’t seem that way.

“I can do more with you, Leen.”

Those words seemed to ring in my head, but the blue pupils were headed in a different direction – you can’t even look me in the eye. I mean, it’s not convincing to say those kind of words with such a shy face, you punk.

* * * * *

The Duchess took something out from the purse in her arms.

“Do you need money? Then take this money and break up with Carsion; take it without hard feelings.”

I stared silently into the thick pockets that the Duchess gave. Then I tapped my chin and gave her a serious look. “We’re not dating, we’re friends. Do you want me to cut off my friendship with Carsion from today?”

Will the Duchess get up from her seat, trembling and slap my face? Or are you going to spray water on me?

“Pass!”

“Ye-yes?” My face slowly blushed with embarrassment.

What’s with her unexpected reaction?! <<less

With a marriage contract forcefully done, he married her, and all she could do was comply, and resent him deeply for that and for all the following misunderstandings they faced.... more>>

However, it was already too late when she understood she actually loved him.

Fortunately, after a life of misfortunes, she was reborn to the very beginning, the day he told her they were married, and she was determined to cherish him in her second life!

Lin Mu Mu’s life goal is to : grow flowers and plants, and take care of Yun Ting.

Yun Ting’s life principles are : Love Lin Mumu, Love Lin Mumu, Love Lin Mumu! <<less

Q. Describe how you felt when your trusted Dad wasn’t an extra.... more>>

A. W, what… Give me back my role as ‘Passing Imperial Citizen 1’

During the war 365 days a year!

A crazy worldview where there is no day without worry!

It was a blessing to be born as an extra here.

“Princess~ Wake up~♡”

“Ah, my pretty daughter♡♡.”

Besides, living a simple life in a mountain village with a nice and sweet dad (James Brown, 27, Extra) is the best!

—and that’s what I thought.

“Look! The person who just appeared is my father! A symbol of commoner men, brown hair and brown eyes!”

“….”

“He’s just the Passing Imperial Citizen 1 even if you look at it, and he’s a 27-year-old unmarried father living in a mountain village with a young daughter and working hard to make a living.”

The Knight Commander only looked at me indifferently.

“—Excuse me, sir? Over there? Whoa!”

At that moment, The Knight Commander was startled and drew his sword. I looked back instinctively.

‘…Daddy?’

Blue energy was rising above my daddy’s wooden poker. I rubbed my eyes and watched it again.

‘W, what’s that?’

At the next moment. Daddy’s brown hair and brown eyes, which were symbols of Extra 1— gradually changed.

“Oh my.”

Anyone can see, ‘I’m the main character!’ with his dazzling silver hair and sparkling blue eyes!

‘E, excuse me? Isn’t he a 27-year-old unmarried father living in a mountain village with a young daughter—’

—James? Is this real?

“Give me my daughter, you bastard.” <<less

My WeChat friend… he might not be human.... more>>

Jian Mei added a WeChat friend by accident. The other party didn’t follow any celebrities or surf the internet, living as if he were in ancient times. Jian Mei cherished this friendship, even if the other party was exceptionally cold and seemed… a little abnormal.

Jian Mei: “I had fried chicken and a hamburger today. What about you?”

The other party: “Nutrient solution.”

Jian Mei: “I usually like playing games and watching movies. What about you?”

The other party: “Assembling mechas and reading  memorials to the throne.”

Jian Mei: ?

In the 26th year of Xingyuan’s establishment, the universe entered an era of rapid development. Lu Xingwang, the third prince of the strongest planet, Stan Star, was weak and sickly. He was criticized by the outside world for his physique. He had a dark personality and never communicated with the outside world.

One day.

Lu Xingwang found that his communication terminal would inexplicably receive strange chat messages.

Although boring, the strange sticker packs and wordy nonsense slowly became his only hope through his dark years.

In the 29th year of Xingyuan’s establishment.

The royal family was in turmoil, and the Third Prince Lu Xingwang was formally established as the crown prince.

It should have been the liveliest of time, but the only issue was that the person who had always reached out to him every day seemed to have lost contact. There was no news from him anymore.

Until a year later.

His Highness, the Crown Prince, unexpectedly saw a missing person report on the interstellar network: “Lu Dazhuang from an unknown planet, your friend Jian Mei is anxiously looking for you. If you see this message, please call us.”

Lu Xingwang: “……” <<less

On the day his long-time unrequited love ended, not only did he die in an accident, but he was also transmigrated.... more>>

When he regained consciousness, he found himself pregnant and on the edge of miscarriage.

It just so happened that the world he had been transmigrated to was the setting of a makjang drama, "The Well-raised Omega Son," written by his older brother.

To make matters worse, the time given was one year.

Although he was given the opportunity to achieve the unrequited love he had failed to attain in reality, he decided to protect the baby growing inside him instead.

The attention of the main couple was constantly focusing on Ji-an, and for some reason, Jeong Hee-seo, who is both the ultimate villain and the child's father, acts affectionately.

‘Don't kneel when you're not even a beggar.’

Amidst the turbulent and melodramatic twists of fate, will Ji-an successfully give birth to the baby and return to reality unscathed? <<less

Before the wedding, her fiancé had an affair.... more>>

So she got a new fiancé to break up…

But there is a little problem.

[You said he was a killer?]

[There’s a rumor that he’s a wreck.]

[Some people fainted because they were scared during the conversation.]

Lilia stared at her new fiancé, who was carrying all kinds of bad rumors.

Karhan, holding a little puppy in his arms, lowered his eyes as if he were about to be scolded.

“Lilia…. I took this puppy because it was raining outside.”

…..Is this engagement okay?

***

She was walking to the Orgel store she bought last time. Lilia was surprised to see the incredibly long line.

“What……?”

Something new came out?

Was it not that, or was the product released by a limited sale?

Lilia walked slowly along the line like salmon against the river.

It turned out that the origin of the string was Lilia’s Orgel shop.

‘How long ago was it so quiet?’

Embarrassed, Lilia looked around and grabbed a man and asked, “Can you tell me why everyone is in line?”

Then the young man kindly explained.

“This time, a popular actor placed a ring in a music box and proposed a marriage. After the rumors, the music box became a necessity for the proposal.”

Unbelievable.

She hit the jackpot again. <<less

As one of the bosses in the Escape Game, Li Xi fell in love with a human at first sight. After thoroughly studying romance guides, he decides to disguise himself as a delicate and innocent character to infiltrate the game.... more>>

And so…

When a fierce ghost attacks, he hides in the arms of a man, tears welling up in his eyes, and says pitifully, “It’s so scary! I need Duan Duan to hold me so I won’t cry.”

The ghost, scared by Li Xi’s reaction, instantly loses its menacing demeanor.

The onlookers, thinking the Big Brother has taken action, sneer and say, “Oh, another vixen who relies on looks to get ahead.”

Later, under the leadership of the Big Brother, the group fought their way to the BOSS’ palace. As they reached the throne, they saw the seemingly useless and beautiful Li Xi, who jumped down and kissed the Big Brother, saying, “Don’t worry, Duan Duan, I’ll go easy on you during the fight.”

Everyone was left dumbfounded.

Everyone thought, “Is it too late to call him ‘Daddy’ at this point? (ΩДΩ)” <<less

He had lived a thousand lives… some were long and precious and some short-lived, forgotten in the back of his mind.... more>>

This time, he was born as baby Lee Seo-jun.

Elves… fairies… slimes… gift box… devils… he’ll use the mystical abilities from his past lives to captivate and capture the hearts of the people and become an idol, a superstar.

Using the memories of his life akin to a fairy tale, he’ll become an idol that will be remembered in the annals of history. <<less

I somehow managed to be reincarnated as a maid who monopolized the Emperor’s affection. In the end, she was killed by the Evil Empress through vicious means.... more>>

‘Fortunately, I’m only five years old.’

‘I still have a long way to go before the original work begins, so shouldn’t I just avoid the Emperor and Empress until then?’

I thought so, but…

“Lize, what did you say to the Emperor?”

“I said that I support you.”

The evil Empress who was supposed to kill me in the original story won’t leave me alone.

“Truthfully, you like me much more than the Emperor, don’t you? Am I right?”

Is the Empress trying to win me over? <<less

When a genius cultivator transmigrates into a new world, he suddenly becomes a waste without a system. After being chased out of his family, he'll... more>> cook delicious foods when he's ravenous. He'll fish when he's bored, and in his free time, he'll act in films. He's really living the good life. However, there's an annoying person who always comes seeking trouble. Although I may have a gentle personality, that doesn't mean I'm a pushover! <<less

Xia Zuoyi traversed and became a beautiful and delicate little lord in a fictional Western medieval fantasy novel. His gender was male, he loved males, and the role was cannon fodder. Under the shining halo of the Mary Sue heroine, in order to promote the development of the plot, he was constantly mentally disabled. He was, eventually, convicted and hanged to death. ... more>>

After passing through, Xia Zuoyi touched his white and tender neck and thought, 'I don't want to be gay. I'm going to do infrastructure. It was better to do infrastructure than to fall in love! Please let me be beautiful alone! Thank you!'

Pope/Duke/Leader: Did we agree?

Here, the upper class was distinct from the lower class. The hierarchy was strict. Here, food was in short supply, medicine was backward, and city-state disputes continued. The prosperity of the nobility and the depression of the common people flourished together. Here was the romantic capital, but also the wild world.

There were rumors in the Western Continent that the Pope had the favor of God, the Grand Duke had more power than the king, and the leader of the chamber of commerce took over the wealth of the empire. However, Xia Zuoyi, in the name of Lord Rose, promoted the civilization and economic development of the whole Western Continent, unified city-states, and created a powerful industrial empire. He was the glory and the most vivid rose of the empire. Rumor had it that the Pope, the Grand Duke, and the Leader all bowed under his pants, but Lord Rose was dismissive.

Xia Zuoyi: The rumors misunderstood me. Q_Q <<less

[Welcome to 『The Opponent of the Dragon』.]
“Oh my, the book talks!”... more>>

[I am a guide for travelers who have transmigrated into the novel.]
I possessed the body of Tiarozety Isol, a supporting character in 『The Opponent of the Dragon.』

The book will send me back to my world as soon as I complete the ending of the male lead, Lexion.

The problem is, I’ve never read this book before.

Besides…

[If the development of the story deviates from the original, the traveler gets a penalty right away.]
“Penalty?”

[Yes. The penalty is that the novel proceeds in the direction the traveler doesn’t want the most.]
“Oh my god.”

I was able to play the role of Tiarozety firmly. But then, I suddenly fell in love with the male lead, Lexion Sparrow.

“I’ll miss you.”

I was able to complete the ending by dying for him.

However- There was a problem with the ending. Thus, I returned to the beginning of the novel again. Somehow, I was sent back again inside the novel on my way home.

And-

“Titi, choose me. Not this damn fate.”

“………”

“Choose me, even if the path is rough. Because I’m ready for anything.”

And that’s how… Lexion, the male lead, began to cling onto me. <<less

She properly held onto the star spoon and became the No.1 Ranker... more>>

She is Korea’s first S-rank Awakened, and ranked third in the world’s rankings,

-Where is Korea’s first place?

-Nobody knows, or has seen them

-They’re so mysterious– you hear that?

‘This is already the third time. f*ck…’

Towers, cracks, dungeons, whatever

My mother would angrily stop my cell phone services, so I would have to go around asking for the wi-fi password wherever I went

[The rankings have been updated]
[Gyeon Jioh’s current domestic ranking is 2nd place]
Huh…? Have I become a kongline now?

Covenant unni, I thought you said you’d only let me walk on flowery paths

[Your covenant admires your shameless personality]

“Zio. You're still living like a couch potato."
“Woah. What's with the bone-breaking fact?"

From the villain who dreams of the world’s destruction.

“Help me”
“Salvation is achieved by oneself. Salvation is achieved by oneself.”
“Please! I know who you are, the magician king”

Even to the regressed super rookie who looks so much like the main character of a modern fantasy novel.

I have to defend this comfortable, lazy sloppy lifestyle from those around me who are trying to prey it away! <<less

Kujo Yuuri, who had been playing Elysia Online, finally changed her occupation to the sage of her desire. Then, she was asked whether to go to the true Elyasia or not and selected [Yes], and somehow went to another world. Furthermore, she became a small child.... more>>

The small sage Yuuri and her companions' love and adventure fantasy. <<less

Lu Qi had a naturally soft temperament. He only lost his temper once in more than twenty years, and that was when he sent his ex-boyfriend to the hospital.... more>>

Because his ex-boyfriend had a white moonlight, and when he couldn’t get what he wanted, he used him as a substitute.

It was said that the white moonlight was gentle and kind, and even his name was as soft as a little white flower, a Mary Sue. Lu Qi was 80% similar to him. 30% similar in looks, and 50% similar in temperament.

Then, Lu Qi really saw the legendary white moonlight.

The man was sitting at the intersection of light and shadow. He had a handsome profile and a tall, straight figure. His long legs were crossed, his black shirt had two buttons open at the collar, and the hair falling over his forehead covered his eyebrows. When he looked up, his eyes were narrow like those of a fox, with the dazzling lights and shadows of the bar gleaming in them.

Lu Qi hesitated for a long time, and while the scumbag was going to the bathroom, he cautiously walked over and warned him that there might be something wrong with the drink he just drank.

The white moonlight held his chin and chuckled, looking Lu Qi up and down with his charming eyes. “Is that so? He did something to the wine?”

Lu Qi blinked, feeling that they looked nothing alike. The scumbag might have a problem with his eyes.

The white moonlight walked straight toward the scumbag, and Lu Qi found that the white moonlight was even half a head taller than him. Then the white moonlight, who was said to be weak and defenseless, raised his long leg and kicked the scumbag in the waist and sent him flying.

Well, Lu Qi thought, they still had some similarities. For example, they both kicked the scumbag in the same spot.

. . . . . .

When he was a boy, Mu Nanqiao disguised himself as a little white rabbit in order to protect himself.

He pretended to be gentle, kind, and soft.

He watched with cold eyes as some idiot used despicable means to approach him in disguise. That idiot still thought he had deep feelings for him.

How could there be a pure soul in this world?

In the end, the idiot actually found one.

And he sent that person to Mu Nanqiao.

He was not a rabbit, but a deer. His eyes were crystal clear, and when he lost his temper, he would use his antlers to hit people.

So cute. Mu Nanqiao ran his tongue across his canine teeth and wanted to take the deer back to the fox’s den. <<less

Vincent van Gogh, the painter who refused to be an accessory Of power and painted with his soul at the tip of a brush, was not understood by anyone and had to die like a madman, and he woke up in 21st century Korea.... more>>

Like a wheat field melted with gold, like a sunflower that swallowed the sun, a dazzling painter once again takes the brush. <<less