After waking up, a strange app was installed on Lin Bai's phone.
The news on the app came from the future.
And as long as... more>> Lin Bai participated in the events and changed the future, he would be rewarded.
[World News: Pfizer US announces that it had developed the first-ever Corona Virus vaccine, stock prices shot up 500% in one day.]
[World News: Three days later, Elon Musk declares himself the godfather of DogeCoin on Twitter, forcefully manipulating DogeCoin prices.]
[Regional News: New developments on the old man car accident, son of old man offers 10million dollars for clues of the culprit.]
[Local News: Hard work won't disappoint you, S City old lottery buyer who had been buying the same number for 30 years finally won 1st prize!]
[Local News: Daughter of the richest man in S city was kidnapped, violated, and mu*dered, the culprit is......]
Wait！
Lin Bai looked at the obituary photo in black-and-white on the latest message.
That person in the photo, isn't that the school belle Yu Jinmo who's chasing me? <<less

Why did my big brother have to die?... more>>

Kyousuke loses his older brother, his only family, in a mysterious bombing incident. As he is trying to overcome the shock, a man by the name of Kanou, who claims to be the wakagashira from the Okawa, appears before him.

“I was the one who killed your brother.”

His older brother was involved with the yakuza and was killed by this man!? This cold, expressionless man, all clad in black and looking as if he could just disappear into the darkness of the night? In order to find out the truth about why his brother was killed, Kyousuke joins the Okawa. However, Kanou becomes interested in him and says, “I’m going to make you my woman.” <<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

A novelization of K which tells the story of how Misaki Yata and Saruhiko Fushimi met and parted ways. There are three parts: "Meeting," "Getting... more>> Along," and "Betraying." <<less

A novelization of K, K SIDE:Black & White takes place in a love hotel that Yashiro, Neko, and Kuroh hide in after the events of... more>> the K anime episode 8. The novel features them talking to one another and remembering their pasts. <<less

A novel adaptation of K, focused on the history of the blue clan and the events which led to Munakata Reisi's appointment as the current... more>> blue king. <<less

“Baccano”, which Narita translates as “s*upid commotion”, is Italian for “ruckus”. Each of the stories in the series involves several unrelated plots intersecting and crossing each other as events spiral farther and farther out of control. Immortal alchemists, mafia operated speakeasies, and many other elements of pulp fiction mashed together for a world straight out of the movies.... more>>

It all started 300 years ago on a boat where the alchemists summoned the “demon” in order to obtain the method of immortality. The demon gave the alchemist the liquor of immortality, the only way to die is to pass down the way to produce the liquor.

But the following night, one of the alchemist started to devour his companions. To escape the threat, the alchemists scattered all over the world. In America during the temperance movement, centering around the liquor of immortality, the “s*upid commotion” starts! <<less

He—an enigmatic and cold-blooded soldier with a mysterious background.
She—a ruthless and bloodthirsty spy.... more>>

After she transmigrated out of the blue, she held a knife to his neck on their first meeting— marking the beginning of their twisted fate.

One day, she pinned him to a wall.
"I've been teasing you for so long but you aren't reacting at all, you're forcing me to…"

Before she could finish, he smiled wickedly and counterattacked.
"Good girl, this is what you call sending a lamb to a tiger's mouth."
Then, he sealed her lips with a kiss... <<less

Durarara!! is about a number of unusual people who gather in Ikebukuro, Tokyo--- a youth who yearns for an un-mundane life, a hoodlum, a stalker denpa-girl, a young man who deals in information ?for fun?, a black-market doctor, a high-schooler obsessed with magic, as well as a ?headless rider? riding a bike painted black.... more>>

These unusual people begin a series of abnormal stories that never fail to create headaches. But, although their personalities are all twisted? they still talk about love.

Note: A sequel novel series "Durarara!! SH" began in 2014. <<less

"If you run away again, I will destroy the world!" ... more>>

"I won't run, I won't run. I'll be good!"

Bo Yucheng watches the vixen who intently tries to escape and gets his hands on two marriage certificates instantly.

"If you dare to escape illegally again, I will use legal means to bring you back."

The girl nods her head fervently.

From this moment on, Young Master Bo has become addicted to pampering and protecting his wife.

However, there are rumors that Mrs Bo is an ugly, idiotic, and s*upid woman from a poor family background, making her undeserving of Young Master Bo's love and favor.

Hence, billions of fans from all over the world become unhappy. "Who dares to talk bad about our goddess?"

The people from world-class medical research institute are also annoyed. "Who is so blind to belittle the successor of our institute?"

Even the First Young Master of the wealthiest family is enraged. "I heard that someone is looking down on the daughter of the Shi Family?"

Everyone is dumbfounded and shocked as they look at the girl who is placed on the pedestal in various fields.

Young Master Bo pulls his wife into his embrace immediately and smirks. "If anyone dares to provoke my wife again... they shall just be put to death."

[A wolf in sheep's clothing VS A beautiful queen] <<less

A novel adaptation of K, SIDE:RED tells the story of how the current red clan was created, the background story of Kushina Anna, and details... more>> of Kamamoto Rikio, Yata Misaki and Fushimi Saruhiko joining the red clan and their time together as a clan. <<less

All three types of intrinsic genders emit a hormonal scent (pheromone), with alpha and omega being stronger and beta being almost indistinguishable. Pheromone not only plays a role in reproductive matching, but also the basis for identification between different genders and classes.... more>>

Alpha’s pheromone is musk, while omega is similar to beaver. They are all animal aromas. Beta is distributed as an object and is very uncommon.

Alpha has a clear possessive appetite for the spouse, the most obvious being the “marking” behavior. The mark is completed by “knot”, and within one month after the knot, the spouse is marked by the alpha pheromone.

The pheromones of Alpha and Omega are attracted to each other, but this does not mean that there is no room for choice between them. In general, Alpha’s ability to resist pheromones is stronger than Omega; the better the quality of Alpha and Omega, the stronger the ability to resist pheromone temptation.

Omega men and women have estrus, and the length is about three days. Estrus interval, female omega for one month, male omega for three months. During estrus, male omega cannot eat and excrete normally.

Population screening is a kind of pregnancy <<less

Set on a giant, almost finished bridge between Sadogashima and Niigata. Abandoned by the government, the bridge, and the giant man-made floating island at the center, has become a city of criminals and societal drop-outs. ... more>>

Set in the same world as Durarara, but 15-20 years later. There is almost no overlap between Etsusa Bridge and the other novels. <<less

A collection of seven stories about various K characters.... more>>

- No.1 Yatogami Kuroh by Miyazawa Tatsuki
- No.2 Kusanagi Izumo by Azano Kouhei
- No.3 Yata Misaki by Takahashi Yashichirou
- No.4 Kushina Anna by Raikaku Rei
- No.5 Kamamoto Rikio by Suzuki Suzu
- No.6 Awashima Seri by Furuhashi Hideyuki
- No.7 Fushimi Saruhiko by Kabei Yukako <<less

Suoh Mikoto, leader of “Homra”, was strengthening his clan in Shizume Town. Munakata Reisi, the Blue King just enthroned, immediately reorganized “Scepter 4” and recovered... more>> order. When two opposite men meet, the conflict was inevitable! <<less

A collection of side stories included with the blu-ray limited editions of the K - Return of Kings anime.... more>>

- BD1 「潜伏と再開」 (On Lying in Hiding and Reunions) by Miyazawa Tatsuki
- BD2 「剣、二振り」 (Swords in a Pair) by Suzuki Suzu
- BD3 「テンペルホーフ１９４５」 (Tempelhof 1945) by Takahashi Yashichirou
- BD4 「クリスマス・キャロル」 (Christmas Carol) by Furuhashi Hideyuki
- BD5 「昴／長男と、その親友」 (The Pleiades & The Eldest Son and His Best Friend) by Kabei Yukako
- BD6 「デスパレート・ゲーム」 (A Desperate Game) by Raikaku Rei
- BD7 「ある少年の進路探し」 (A Certain Boy’s Search for his Future Path) by Azano Kouhei <<less

Volume 1: Mukuro's Illusions
Volume 2: X-Fiamma
Volume 3: Millefiore Panic
Volume 4: The Funeral Flower Withers
Volume 5: Simon Cooking!

A collection of 4 chapters set before the K - Return of Kings anime.... more>>

– Blue chapter 「眼鏡屋別サイド」 (Optician’s, Another Side) by Miyazawa Tatsuki

– Silver chapter 「お風呂ネコトラブル」 (Neko Bathtime Trouble) by Raikaku Rei

– Green chapter 「”JUNGLE”」 (“Jungle”) by Takahashi Yashichirou

– Red chapter 「呼び名のその後」 (Aftermath of the Nickname) by Suzuki Suzu <<less

- 「スウィート・バレンタイ」 (Sweet Valentine) by Furuhashi Hideyuki
- 「おひなさまの着物」 (A Doll’s Kimono) by Raikaku Rei
- 「お花見」 (Flower Gazing) by Suzuki Suzu
- 「砂のお城」 (Sand... more>> Castle) by Kabei Yukako
- 「もしかしたらあったかもしれないハロウインナイト」 (A Halloween That Might Have Happened) by Miyazawa Tatsuki
- 「クリスマス１９４４」 (Christmas 1944) by Takahashi Yashichirou
- 「初詣」 (The First Shrine Visit of New Year) by Azano Kouhei <<less

A collection of short stories set after the K - Return of Kings anime posted on its official website.

Fist if not by law! A fist over the laws of a world where simple things become truth

That summer afternoon, spent beside the being who had become the heaviest in my world, with the verdure of the season deepening within the confines of my lone space, self-isolated from others. Solitude was no longer an option for me. A life without Woonu only promised loneliness.... more>>

I lost my family and experienced the loneliness that lingered in their absence, living a lonesome life without holding anyone close to my heart, stewing in my solitude. Loneliness and solitude cannot coexist. Only those who have chosen solitude know of this truth.

Solitude is a blank, and loneliness is a dearth that seeks to be filled. Because solitude is closer to nonpossession than it is to resignation, while loneliness is like a jar with a leaky bottom. That imperfectly solid blank of mine, built from my fleeing of loneliness, became desperate to contain a whole being.

Woonu, having felt the rain at the tip of his fingers, arm stretched beyond the eaves, suddenly straightened his legs and leaned his upper body forward.

“Huh? A green frog!”

“Where? Are you sure you didn’t see wrong?”

“There, over there! Oh, oh, it’s jumping!”

“Oh, there really is one.”

“Where did it come from? Has it always lived here?”

I quietly gazed at the side of his face, his mouth agape with a bright smile adorning it.

Where did you come from? Where did you come from for it to feel as though you’ve always been here? <<less

I shouldn't name my emotions. If I call it love, self-loathing follows, and it's too pitiful to call it hate. In the end, I'm the only one who's tired.... more>>

***

Jiyul lost her will to live after her mother's su*cide and spent her time locked up in her house until the new gardener, Cha Seontae, arrived at her yard.

"If it doesn't work out with that brother, how about this guy?"

He lightly and cheerfully steals Jiyul's gaze and shakes up her daily life....

***

"But why did you say that?"
"......"
"I can't figure out your intention no matter how much I think about it."

After staring at me wordlessly for a moment, he roughly ruffled his hair. The bangs that clung to his forehead fell unevenly behind him.

"You want me to tell you outright?"

I nodded my head coldly. I wanted to satisfy a different kind of curiosity.

"You know, seeing you like that made me feel the same way."
"...What?"
"The girl who used to be so innocent suddenly has that kind of expression. It made ma curious.”
"......"
"Of what happens when you get properly h**ny."

It was a crude answer beyond my expectations. <<less

"The distance between them, further breaking bones; taking a step back, they will never intersect. Jing Xia wanted to retreat, but Huo Chuchen wanted to move forward."... more>>

In order to investigate a terrorist attack, Jing Xia assumed a false identity and became Huo Chuchen's right hand and gun. She thought her disguise was seamless, until Huo Chuchen trapped her in front of a desk and coldly asked, "Is there someone else listening on the other side of the bug you planted?" Jing Xia trembled.

But he kissed her neck and continued to ask, "Do you, like him?" Between breaking Jing Xia's neck and kissing her, Huo Chuchen knew he would always choose the latter.

So, the summary of the story is: two blocks of ice falling in love...

A cold and vengeful undercover agent x a hot-tempered and lowly arms dealer, loving and fighting each other. <<less

Han Shaoling is a mogul known to all, but thanks to his grandfather’s death and his will, he has no choice but to marry a man to be his wife. Xu Moyu, in order to save the lives of his brothers in the gang, has to marry arrogant and cold-blooded Han Shaoling.... more>>

Han Shaolin sneers and forcibly presses Xu Moyu, “I didn’t marry you for nothing. Shouldn’t you carry out your duty to please me as my wife now?” What he says is utterly impersonal and aggressive. However, indifferent and supercilious Xu Moyu just narrows his slanted eyes in anger. In the next second, a cold pistol has been pointed at Han Shaolin’s forehead. “You seem to have nothing better to do so you’d like to be shot, Hierarch Han!”

The heartless younger top VS the expressionless cunning bottom. Let’s see how they break through this relationship. <<less