A War Without Casualties.... more>>

The Republic of San Magnolia has long been under attack from the neighbouring Giadian Empire’s army of unmanned drones known as the Legion. After years of painstaking research, the Republic finally developed autonomous drones of their own, turning the one-sided struggle into a war without casualties-or at least, that’s what the government claims.

In truth, there is no such thing as a bloodless war. Beyond the fortified walls protecting the eighty-five Republic territories lies the “nonexistent” Eighty-Sixth Sector. The young men and women of this forsaken land are branded the Eighty-Six and, stripped of their humanity, pilot the “unmanned” weapons into battle…

Shin is the leader of a squadron of eighty-sixers. Lena is a “handler” who commands the detachment from the remote rear with the help of special communication technology.

The farewell story of the severe and sad struggle of these two begins! <<less

The beta is a beta.
The most ordinary beta.
He didn't have the might and strength of alphas.
Nor did he have the loveliness and beauty of omegas.
But a beta had dreams too.... more>>

Full of hot-bloodedness, the beta joined the empire's new army.
There, he shared a dorm with two other betas.
However, something gradually didn't feel right.
Ahh, his male roommates were gay. What should he do?

The beta felt at a loss until he met the marshal.
Then the beta finally had a dream. He wanted to become the marshal's attendant!
He didn't expect that the marshal was actually a–

One day, the beta's dream was finally achieved.
Though, the way he achieved it was somewhat unconventional...

To each and every one of the ordinary betas, sending you all hand hearts! <<less

She is a bug, but she can’t let Heaven's Way find out that she is a bug.... more>>

Traveling through different worlds, protecting the weak son of luck from the calamity of heaven, and being a winner in life on the way.

Female lead: I can save any passerby, but I can’t save the male lead.

Male lead: ? ? ? What the hell?! <<less

Marie, a useless maid who had always been bullied for being not good at anything, experienced something incredible. ... more>>

“I want to pray for you. Is there anything you wish of?”

A miracle came to Marie, after caring for a dying prisoner.

“I want to be a capable person.”

From that day on, she began to have mysterious dreams!

Perfect maid! The best sculptor! Genius Musician!

Through dreaming, she acquires the abilities of the person she’s dreaming of! The story of the maid Marie, who is a capable maid, starts now. <<less

“You haven’t done anything lately. I don’t need you anymore,”... more>>

One day, Zenos was told by Party Leader, Aston.

Zenos is a favela-born healer and does not have an official license. Still, he was desperately honing his skills to get back for the party that had picked him up

In fact, if a friend was injured even slightly, he would be treated immediately. And he can also use protective magic, auto-recovery magic, and ability-strengthening magic that were hard to do, and Zenos' Party would be named as if they were invulnerable.

However, the party members misunderstood that those who weren’t hurt as they got stronger and started to think of Zenos as baggage.

And they started to think that the presence of Zenos, who did not have an official license and came from the favela, was just suck on party fame.

After being kicked out of the party, Zenos saves the life of elf-s*ave girl who is badly injured.

“I’m still alive…? I thought I was dead. ”

“Haha, this much is just a scratch.”

“… Amazing.”

After helping a elf girl, Zenos decided to open a clinic as a dark healer on a street corner.

Even though he did not have a license, his treatment was not trivial, even rumors about the dark healer helping the weak and earn a lot money from strong people spread by word of mouth, finally reaching the royal palace.

Meanwhile, Zenos’s party suffered defeat and was seriously injured due to the absence of a good healer.

However, even if he was told to come back now, he had made it so that they would charge high maintenance fees for people they didn’t like… Can you guys pay your bills? <<less

Su Xiaoxiu failed the college entrance exam and was admitted to a private university instead. Looking at the expensive tuition bill, her whole family was worried about how to pay for it. Should she take a gap year and retake the exam? ... more>>

Just then, she suddenly got a progress system that gave her money every time she walked somewhere?! Looking at the large amount of money in the system, she was determined to improve herself and contribute something useful to society. <<less

A certain girl aspiring to be an adventurer was invited to join the Hero’s Party by chance and became their apprentice. However, she was not actually treated as a real apprentice, and was subjected to physical violence and verbal abuse every day.... more>>

In the end, she was told that she had no talent and was about to be expelled from the party.

However, the hero promised the girl that if she could stay in the Demon Forest for a week, her expulsion would be revoked. Unaware of the fact that she had been tricked, the girl was abandoned in the forest without even a weapon to defend herself.

But the Hero’s Party had no idea that the girl had been observing every battle they had faced. Nobody knew of the girl’s talent.

A talent, for which even the word “genius” would be too modest to describe, would allow her to reach the realm of excellence.

The girl who was able to escape the forest soon registered herself as an adventurer, and in no time, she overtook the fierce fighters one after another.

This was a tale of the rapid growth of a girl with the strongest physical prowess.

A talented monster doesn’t need to be taught – someone once stated. <<less

As long as we’re together, we’ll be happy. So begins a yuri adventure!... more>>

Rem, an elven girl who had fled her home, arrived at a human town, where she met a cursed princess, Alferez.

Sympathising with the other’s circumstances, the two women embark on a journey to break the curse!

In their dangerous and obscene adventure, they learn more about the true nature of the curse, and about their own secrets... <<less

In the Shadow World, daily life is filled with chaos and catastrophe.... more>>

Commoner magician Desir Herrman uses his prodigal skills to enter the Shadow Labyrinth - the peak of the Shadow World. But when his party fails to clear the Labyrinth, humanity falls into demise.

This should mean death for Desir, yet he finds himself sent back in time to when he was a boy attending the Hebrion Academy. This is his second chance.

Can Desir hone his skills as a magician so he can save humanity the second time around? <<less

The man who must be killed. ... more>>

The woman with suspicious intentions.

❄❄❄

“I missed you.

To the point where I was desperate enough to find you and kill you with my own hands. Even though you tried to take my life, I couldn’t forget you. I was ready to sacrifice myself to find you. At least then I could see your face while I’m dying in your arms. I don’t think I’ll ever be ready to lose you.

Because I… I love you.”

❄❄❄

Myung, a patriotic spy vowing to avenge the death of her beloved brother, approaches Ryuta Ichikawa as the only daughter of a wealthy Japanese businessman. Before luring Takahiro Ichikawa and his son (Ryuta) to death, Myung must seduce Ryuta in order to obtain information for the patriots. Despite her clumsy and blantant approaches, Ryuta starts to develop a profound interest towards the woman. <<less

Eight years ago, Ye Feng Wu was imprisoned for r*pe. Eight years later, he returned to the city as a warrior god in the army.... more>> When he learned that the girl who had been harmed because of him had given birth to a daughter for him, and was living a miserable life of being bullied by others, the flames of the warrior god's fury instantly engulfed the city. <<less

It is said that Garlan, believed to be the child of destiny, returned to his distant past life in order to break the curse that ensured his death upon reaching adulthood. He valiantly battled his arch-enemy, vied for the throne, and sought to save a kingdom on the brink of destruction. However, he was defeated by his arch-enemy four times. Upon being reborn once more, he felt incapable of defeating his nemesis and was determined to escape, yearning for a life of freedom and happiness.... more>>

Yet, in this lifetime, his former arch-enemy became a loyal follower. Pushed by the people around him, he unwittingly embarked on the treacherous and glorious path to the throne, filled with thorns and honor. A millennium later, the song of the "Wise King" still echoed throughout the land.

This story depicts the journey of a reborn youth who, with the support of numerous followers and the protection of his once-enemy-turned-loyal-ally, gradually transformed from a young prince into a wise and noble ruler.

The writing in this text is delicate, with an intriguing and captivating plot that maintains a sense of grandeur. It subtly carries the style of ancient European and Eurasian epic legends, with meticulous descriptions of scenes and emotions, creating vivid imagery. Through the words, one can experience the distinct charm of the fantasy Eurasian era.

Each character in the story possesses distinct traits, and the interactions between the protagonist and his ally are filled with sweetness and charm. <<less

(A fierce and adorable female lead VS an obsessive and sinister male lead, sweet doting + metaphysics + slight fantasy)... more>>

Jiang Xiaoxiao, the great master of the Mystic Sect, was born with an incomplete soul. Every full moon night, she would also turn into a tiny three-inch tall person.

The Grand Master said that in the sixteenth year of her life, she would meet a nobleman. The purple gold dragon aura on the nobleman's body could lift her curse.

Xie Xun, the King of Chu, had his dragon aura taken away at the age of three. Plagued by bad luck, he was exiled from the capital.

The first time he met his adorable wife, his adorable wife shrank with a swoosh in front of him into a tiny three-inch being, standing in his palm dozing off.

Later, the King of Chu sewed a small pouch on the sleeve of each garment. When going out, he would put his adorable wife in the pouch.

And he told others, "My little one is weak, pitiful, and helpless."

The little ghost shivered in fear: Have you seen someone using a kitchen knife to hack ghosts at a mass grave? Yes, it's your weak, pitiful and helpless Queen!

The ghosts wailed at the mass grave: Have you seen a living person who could scare the ghosts to tears? Yes, it's still your weak, pitiful and helpless Queen!

The entire netherworld exploded: Have you seen a newly wedded bride escorted by two Ghost Emperors and two Ghost Kings? Yes, it's still your weak, pitiful and helpless Queen! <<less

After experiencing heartbreak from being abandoned, he enlisted in the military and Recklessy fought in the frontlines... more>>

And then, he became a war hero. <<less

“You were my enemy who always defeated me, but you were also a pretty good companion.”... more>>

“Shut up! What do you think will possibly change if you say that now after all this time?”

He, who was more like her than any other. That was why they were so fixated on only each other, why they were so madly obsessed about only each other.

The only difference between them was that one wholeheartedly wanted to have the other, while the other wholeheartedly wanted to defeat him.

This was the very reason why this catastrophe had happened despite that they were the other’s sole companion.

“This life is over. But in the next, I won’t be your enemy, but your knight.”

If there is a next life, I will offer up my sword to you.

A brightly burning flame was pathetically extinguished.

And so, Ianna Roberstein, a duchess of the Kingdom of Roanne and the strongest swordswoman on the continent, died at the hands of the Conqueror Arhad Roygen, the emperor of the Bahamut Empire.

‘But why am I alive?’ <<less

Xinghui and his twin brother Yuejian were both born as deities in the cosmic abyss after the Interstellar Storm. However, Xinghui never had any followers.... more>>

While the upper galaxy inhabitants admired Yuejian’s dazzling golden hair and eyes, Xinghui, with black hair, black eyes, and blindness, was accused of wrongfully seizing Yuejian’s power and coming into existence forcibly.

The handsome deity Xinghui faced rejection everywhere as they struggled to gain believers. They ended up in desolate star systems and were eventually captured by the brutal demon race, feeling the exceptionally fierce and ferocious aura exuding from their leader.

The pitiable deity, Xinghui, opened their unseen eyes wide, standing firm and maintaining their divine dignity in the face of the demons. They wanted to curse inwardly. What should a fallen deity do in a star system devoid of belief? The legends said the demon race even ate gods! What kind of belief was this that could be obtained?

*

After the Interstellar Storm, the interstellar survival conditions became harsh, and the cosmic abyss gave forth directives – the deities would provide them with a place to survive.

The demon race was exiled to a barren star system and was never favored by the cosmic abyss, nor did they believe in its words.

Until they encountered Xinghui.

The small deity, despite their worn appearance, made the hearts of all demons present race. The strength of their inner gentleness made the demons defy their instinct to be cunning and ruthless. They gradually held the small deity in high regard and offered the most devout faith.

*

Later on, after losing Xinghui, another Interstellar Storm struck. The false deity trying to seize divine power was cast down from the divine pedestal. The inhabitants of the upper galaxies finally realized they had lost a precious treasure. Their past actions were all like sharp blades, driving them to madness.

But the deity Xinghui had already been held in the embrace of the demons, sleeping soundly in their arms.

[The beautiful, weak-looking deity who struggled to maintain their divine dignity on the outside but was peculiar, adorable, and reliable on the inside Shou X authoritarian demon leader who was teased by the deity’s dignity, a mixture of exasperation and amus**ent Gong. The deity’s eyesight would improve later.] <<less

Before Song Youji differentiated, the Song family used unsavory means to arrange his engagement with Zhao Jiu, the strongest Alpha in the empire, pinning all hopes for the Song family's resurgence on him.... more>>

Unfortunately, when Song Youji differentiated, he became a beta, shattering the hopes of the Song family.

On the day of his differentiation, the entire empire celebrated for Zhao Jiu, rejoicing that he finally freed himself from the Song family's influence.

Zhao's family officially withdrew from the engagement.

Song Youji's mother broke down, crying and yelling at him to leave, her voice strained to the limit.

Falling from grace, Song Youji left the capital and went to a remote small town. Everyone thought he had no face to stay and hurriedly fled.

Only Song Youji knew how joyful it was to leave Zhao Jiu as a beta.

Three months after Song Youji left the capital, Zhao Jiu returned from the battlefield, heard various rumors, and silently left.

People thought he was overjoyed.

Little did they know, three months later, Song Youji returned to the capital – forcibly brought back by Zhao Jiu.

Reading notes: 

1. Non-typical pursuit harem romance, self-sacrifice, the full text should not be too long.

2. SC/HE/AB genre.

3.Both the gong and shou characters have imperfect personalities. Extreme control, cautious entry, and personal attacks are rejected.

Content tags: Interstellar, Sweet Romance, Future Setting

One-sentence summary: Negatives combine to create positives.

Purpose: Encourage everyone to bravely pursue true love. <<less

Jitaro Tanigawa (25 years old), who was just an ordinary temporary worker in Japan, found himself summoned to a different world.... more>>

Summoned as a hero, he was endowed with a cheat-level healing skill called “Heal,” capable of undoing any curse and healing even the gravest injuries as long as the person wasn’t dead.

Since the royal family who summoned the hero died as a consequence of using forbidden magic, Taro is being free, and decided to buy s*aves.

He soon learned that s*aves who had lost limbs were sold at a lower price than those who were intact.

For Taro, who could easily heal them, they were merely discounted items. Without much thought, he healed the s*aves who had lost limbs and were despairing, only to realize afterwards that they would be overwhelmingly grateful, to the point of thinking they would die from gratitude.

He planned to make the cheaply bought s*aves work and, if they were willing, engage in some intimacy… <<less

In this world, mermaids and humans live together and follow the same rules. Si Yue is not a mermaid. He is a wealthy young man who neglects his responsibilities.... more>>

Mermaids are extremely intelligent, but they are inherently wary and keep their distance from humans. Si Yue had no idea he'd meet a mermaid until his dad told him that the family needed him to enter a marriage― with a mermaid.

The mermaid's own assets are worth billions of dollars. He has the appearance that he prefers and his personality is also fairly nice; he is a decent catch.

So, Siyue began to study intensively about mermaids.

1. The lighter the color of a mermaid's tail, the more rare it is.

2. When a mermaid sees someone they likes, scales appear behind her ears.

3. Humans have the potential to transform into mermaids.

4. The mermaid's breeding season normally occurs during the transition from spring to summer.

5. ...

As Si Yue was about to continue reading, the book in his hand was snatched away by a man who had appeared behind him. The man's voice was indifferent, "My breeding season is not limited to spring or summer; like humans, I am always capable."

Si Yue: "!" <<less

Rong Qiu is a beta, and an orphan at that.... more>>

Despite this, he excelled and gained admission to the best school in A Star, where he had a sweet and affectionate relationship with another beta. On the day they graduated and moved in together, Rong Qiu’s lover, Qin Ye, suddenly disappeared without a trace.

Rong Qiu searched every inch of A Star until one day, he entered the most famous bar and finally saw the person he wanted to see…. His lover, Qin Ye, seemed noble and distinguished, chatting and laughing nearby. The familiar voice, however, uttered words that sounded unfamiliar to Rong Qiu.

“I, Qin Muye, an S-rank alpha, the youngest son of the Qin family. Destined to marry an S-rank omega, how could I marry someone like Rong Qiu, an obscure beta, he’s simply just for fun before graduation….”

False name, false background—clearly, his once cherished love was now treated as worthless.

Realizing this, Rong Qiu woke up, used his remaining savings, and went to the interstellar mental clinic to erase his memories….

Since it’s alpha Qin Muye who doesn’t love him, Rong Qiu decided to remember only the beta Qin Ye, who belonged to him.

***

Facing the beta who left without a word five years ago, Qin Muye restrained his wrists, bit into his neck with menacing fierceness, but unexpectedly burst into tears.

“I missed you.”

Rong Qiu, bewildered, sniffed the unfamiliar scent and quickly pushed away the now uncontrollable alpha. His face showed the deliberate tenderness reserved for strangers.

“You’re not him.”

Though your appearance resembles him in every way, my lover is a beta, and an orphan named Qin Ye.

***

Qin Muye: Your ex-boyfriend…

Rong Qiu, smoking: None of your business, don’t mind this handsome boy’s business.

***

◆ Note: Multiple triggers, be careful when entering – cliché amnesia plot x self-sacrifice x initial antagonistic characters (including good ones, but look carefully) x bottom with a lovey-dovey brain (including giving up exams, raised in an orphanage, severely lacking love – if you can’t accept, stay away) x bottom has a catchphrase “ah” (habit since childhood, details in extra, if you can’t accept, stay away) x strong social class discrimination (if you can’t accept, stay away) x severe discrimination against beta (if you can’t accept, stay away) x has supplementary CPx to be added, chasing wife, dog-blooded clichés…

◆ If you can accept all of this, I wish you a pleasant reading.

One-sentence Summary: “Sorry, my boyfriend is already dead~”

Theme: Self-esteem and self-love, each person is an independent and free bird <<less

Xu ChengYan had been together with the eldest young master of the He family for five years, always on call and he yielded to everything. Even though He Yang always treated him with a cold face, Xu ChengYan was willing, thinking that as long as he was the most special one to He Yang, one day he would be able to melt the iceberg.... more>>

Until one day, He Yang’s white moonlight returned to China.

Xu ChengYan saw with his own eyes that the man who was always cold and indifferent in front of him was extremely gentle in front of the white moonlight. It was also at this time that Xu ChengYan realized that he was just a substitute. Icebergs will melt, but the person who melted this iceberg was not him. The exhausted Xu ChengYan finally woke up. He chose to let go, packed his luggage and left by himself.

And when He Yang came back and saw the empty apartment, he just smiled and made a bet with the group of good-for-nothing friends: within five days, Xu ChengYan will come back.

On the first day, Xu ChengYan did not come back. The next day, Xu ChengYan still didn’t come back.

On the fifth day, Xu ChengYan finally returned. It was just that what was waiting for He Yang was Xu ChengYan’s icy cold corpse, which could no longer be recovered.

Three years later, He Yang was still the aloof and indifferent eldest young master of the He family.

At a banquet, He Yang suddenly saw a familiar figure. He Yang lost his self-control, rushed forward like a madman, and stood in front of the black-haired young man.

“Yanyan.”

The eldest young master of the He family, who had always been indifferent, was holding the young man’s hand tightly at this time, his eyes were slightly red.

“Go back with me, okay?”

The dazzling black-haired youth just smiled and moved the man’s hand away.

“Sorry Sir, you have mistaken the wrong person.” <<less

Version 1:... more>>

Jiang Mianmian time traveled.

Her father had an insidious scholar's face but a sinister heart.

Her mother had a merciful bodhisattva's face but a vicious mind.

Her elder brother looked honest but was evil inside.

Her second sister was selfish and foul-mouthed.

They were destined to be villains from birth, to contrast the protagonist's righteousness, kindness and greatness. They did all kinds of bad things, were covered in filth, fell into an abyss, and came to no good end.

Jiang Mianmian - With the magical spring in hand, weak and timid, she could only let her family live a bit longer...

Version 2:

In her previous life, Mianmian's family died out early.

In this life:

She married the most popular duke.

She became sworn sisters with the rebel leader.

Ungrateful and unfilial.

Disloyal and unrighteous.

No integrity.

But they all lived, with the family intact.

...

Version 3

Reader's summary: Father is Medusa, mother is polar bear, brother is evil wolf, sister is coyote, heroine is panda, moving mountains and overwhelming the world, only selling cuteness. <<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

Among the orcs, a race whose mind is filled with nothing but lust and food, a certain individual was born.... more>>

He uses rational thinking to control his s*xual urges, thanks to a unique outlook on life.

One day, he found a certain book mixed in with the belongings of a human his companions had abducted.

The book described a gentleman’s way of life: showing kindness to women and children, and never forgiving evil deeds. After reading this book, he decides to become a gentleman, though this particular book speaks of how to become both a respectable, and lecherous, gentleman:

"A gentleman helps those in need. He is soft-spoken and has a gentle heart."

However, mixed in are writings about immoral and salacious activities, which he mistakes as the way to becoming a gentleman-by-night.

With both of these as guides, he proceeds to make the women of various races s*aves to his libido. <<less

Lina, who is isolated because she is the daughter of a Count with a reputation for being black, was despairing about her future because her fiance was devoted to a female servant of the academy.... more>>

But after eating the confectionery given to her on her birthday, the world changed.

She acquired a strange skill called “Block.”

Insults directed at her are shut out (muted)! Certain people can’t get close to her anymore!

Lina, who was happy to have a peaceful life, saw disturbing dreams and couldn’t easily cancel her engagement.

That’s when the duke who gave her the confectionery and his knight cooperated with her. <<less