IBU, which stands for the International Bitterness Unit, is used by beermakers to measure the bitterness of beers. Most people can perceive the bitterness starting at 12 IBU.... more>>

For Chen Zui, Zhen Tian is his measurement of sweetness.

12 units of sweetness just so happen to be enough to make him intoxicated.

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In short: Beer is bitter, but you are sweet.

The female lead works in the beer industry, and the beer-drinking male lead works in the media.

A short sweet story. <<less

Tu Xiaoning had been to a fortune-teller when she was young. He told her that her element was Fire, her enemy Metal. According to him, she would make a fortune in the finance industry and meet an auspicious benefactor in her life. However, after three years working at the bank, her financial situation had not improved much, and she started to doubt it all. That was, until she met Ji Yuheng. Could it be that she really had an auspicious benefactor?... more>>

The first time her benefactor asked her, "Did you forget something?"

The second time, he asked again, "Is 'thank you' all you have to say?"

The Nth time, Tu Xiaoning said, "Benefactor, since I have nothing to give, I can only offer myself."

In middle school, he was the top student and school heartthrob, while she was an unknown student struggling academically. When they met again later, their relationship became quite complicated.

Ji Yuheng: "Don't come over during lunch breaks from now on."

Tu Xiaoning: "Why? Afraid people will think you're using your position for personal gain?"

Ji Yuheng straightened his tie. "If you keep this up, I'll have to ask you to leave."

"Boss..."

"Just stand there, don't come any closer."

"Boss~"

"Speak properly."

"Alright, husband, was the lipstick earlier delicious?"

***

One-sentence summary: Through ups and downs, in the ever-changing world, I may be an unknown person, but I'm lucky to have you as my partner.

Dumb student & Workplace novice vs. School heartthrob & Corporate elite

Workplace couple + Love after marriage, sweet and joyful. If it's not sweet enough, feel free to come at me!

Note:

Growth-oriented female lead, if you don't like it, please refrain from reading. Thank you.
This is a finance industry-related story with a cheerful and sweet tone. Author's notes will provide explanations for any professional terminology. <<less

Rong Yuheng, a rich second generation dude, was driven out of the house by his father and had no choice but to sneak off to participate in an audition to make money to survive.... more>>

While introducing himself on the audition stage:

The host: “Please briefly describe your experiences.”

Rong Yuheng: “In the first half of my life, I lived like a joke.”

Audience: “He must have a hidden tragic past!”

In his promotion, Rong Yuheng, with his comedy skills, muddled along and made a name for himself as he debuted as a comedian among a group of idols.

Audience: “……So, it turned out to be a joke like this!”

Meanwhile, Wen Zecheng, a top star in the entertainment industry, made his debut at a young age and won three awards, his road to stardom shining and bright.

It was commonly known in the industry that Wen Zecheng was a serious, rigorous, cold, and restrained man without any hint of scandal.

They danced together for the first time on the audition stage.

Rong Yuheng, with his mouth filled with obscenities, said, “Wen-laoshi, let’s rock! Raise your bu*t higher! You can do it right?”

Wen Zecheng: “……”

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On a certain year, underneath dark, windy skies.

Wen Zecheng, “Raise your bu*t higher, you can do it right?”

Rong Yuheng, “……” Huhuhu. <<less

Hidaka Hanamura, an ordinary employee, was in his fourth year with the company. He was a young employee working hard to achieve his goals. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he was transferred to the Hamayama Sales Office, a place well-known within the company for having only stunningly beautiful women.... more>>

Feeling both nervous and excited, Hanamura reported to work, unaware that he would soon experience a double dose of excitement. You see, these women were not only passionate about their jobs but were equally dedicated to posting web novels. Moreover, they were avid fans of the web novel site and best-selling author “Okome Takashi,” who had published works that sold millions of copies.

What no one knew was that Hanamura was, in fact, “Okome Takashi” himself, secretly engaging in his book-writing activities without the knowledge of his colleagues. As a shy and unpopular guy, Hanamura had poured his hidden desires into his “Okome Takashi” works. Learning that these beautiful women were reading his novels and using them as inspiration dealt a blow to Hanamura’s confidence. He was determined to keep his identity as a novelist hidden at all costs, even as he faced the serious business of work and the creative world with these dedicated women.

As he interacted with them and helped them grow both personally and professionally, Hanamura would find an irreplaceable partner and embark on a romantic office comedy filled with unexpected twists and turns. <<less

Multiple Alphas!Gong x One Beta!Shou ... more>>

Alpha × Beta, Semi-Entertainment Industry.

“You’re a beta and you’re still looking for the Alphas? Qu Di, what are you thinking?”

All of them were prominent figures in the entertainment industry, but for some reason, they don’t like the sweet and tender Omegas. Instead, they set their sights on him, an ordinary Beta.

The various Alpha Gongs: Cute little Di is way better than those soft Omegas!

The Beta heads the race while the, Alphas chase the flame

I won’t stop making a scene (of dramatic plot twists)

Qu Di: I just want to go home… Wait! Isn’t my home getting a bit crowded!? <<less

God: “I’ll lie to this guy and tell him that I reincarnated him as the protagonist, when actually I just reincarnated him as cannon fodder (LOL).”... more>>

A high school boy who longed for the protagonists that appeared in fiction got hit by a truck and died. He was then called before God, who told him that he will be reincarnated inside a game based on a novel. Our boy was happy to be told that he was going to be reincarnated as Protagonist… However, he was actually reincarnated as mere cannon fodder inside utsuge!! (T/N: Utsuge translates as “melancholy/depressing game” and that’s basically it.)

And so, the guy was played by god’s scheme … Well, such a thing didn’t happen though. He firmly held onto his belief and the vision of his ideal which then changed the world. <<less

In each video, Gu Yihuan couldn't help but wonder, on a p*rnography website where male viewers make up 70% of the audience, how come her fans are either lesbians or fans of gay romance novels?... more>>

Her fans encouraged her to connect with a female streamer on the same platform who was rumored to have 99.9% male fans, to figure out where the problem lies.

After a long wait, just as the connection was about to automatically disconnect, the other end reluctantly accepted. Before she could even say hello, she heard the other person hesitantly and politely, yet awkwardly, speak up:

"I'm sorry... I'm straight."

！?

Huh? As if anyone here isn't straight!

The live streaming platform's new feature for connecting with others had just launched, and the first invitation Lu Yue received was from none other than Gu Yihuan, who was known as the "Same-s*x Magnet" due to her attracting male fans. Lu Yue hesitated for a while, wondering if accepting would upset her own male fans. But she ended up accepting, seeing the enthusiastic responses from her audience filling the screen!

Well, isn't this a bit awkward?

A seemingly innocent girl who's surprisingly good at charming men, attracting a bunch of Yuri fans for the glamorous mature lady." <<less

Synopsis:... more>>

During his senior year of high school, Ye Yang cut off all ties with his family and ran away from home. But because he wasn't yet eighteen, he faced constant obstacles. Desperate to survive, he began a journey of lies.

Soon after, he met a man who not only saw through his lies, but also made him call him "brother" every day. In order to survive, Ye Yang shamefully compromised. However, he soon discovered that this man not only wanted to be his brother, but also his lover.

Ye Yang x He Dong.

1v1, HE ending, ten-year age gap.

Sweet and pampering, with no reservations about loving each other.

Bis*xual protagonist, both pure.

A tender and gentle boy who grew up in a gloomy childhood vs. a masochistic pe*vert who enjoys teasing and seducing.

Originally titled "After Running Away From Home, He Became A Small Trickster," but the editor said the words "small trickster" could not be used. So, being terrible at naming things, I just deleted the latter part. <<less

The adorable and fragile young man Han Huayang urgently needed money at home. Unexpectedly, he was deceived by his senior into becoming a magical girl.... more>> He signed a contract with a spirit and gained access to the magical girl system. Every day, he had to transform into a magical girl and work for the spirit to earn points for repayment. However, Han Huayang gradually discovered that his system was somewhat different from others... <<less

The alliance is broken. The price of this betrayal must be paid with blood.” ... more>>

On the day of the wedding, the bride was assassinated and killed.

The war triggered by my death has destroyed my home country.

“Forest, please… … .”

With my earnest prayer, I wanted God to turn everything back.

When I opened my eyes again, I was back to my childhood.

***

To protect the motherland, once again I entered a political marriage with the first Emperor of the empire.

I planned to stay quietly without being noticed by my husband…

“I was waiting for you.”

Kwanach Radon, a man who was a s*ave and then revolutionized and became emperor.

My husband, who I thought would be harsh and savage, is unexpectedly friendly only to me.

No, he is very kind, and that is the problem.

“You don’t have to lift a finger. All you have to do is sit back and relax. Don’t think of going anywhere.”

Overprotective or confined, I don’t know if I’m married.

My husband’s feelings are ambiguous whether it is passionate or obsessive.

Will it be okay like this? <<less

I, Shibata Ippei, am a second-year high school student. Just before summer holiday, I decided to confess my feelings to my childhood friend, Shirai Miho, as it was my last chance to have fun together before the university entrance exams. However, she was already dating a handsome guy from the same class as her who was in the football club.... more>>

I was feeling down, but Miho's mother, Haruna-san, comforted me. During that time, she made an astonishing proposal.

"I'll...become your girlfriend, Ikkun."

She felt responsible for her daughter Miho hurting me, and she wanted to take responsibility for it. She said she would become my girlfriend for the duration of the summer holiday.

Haruna-san is in her forties but could easily pass for someone in her twenties. She is beautiful, has an outstanding figure, and is well-endowed. Ever since I met her when I was little, she has been a divorced single mother. So, age difference is about the only thing to be cautious about.

But I won't cross any lines. After all, we're just doing something lover-like.

However, this summer, my fate and life will change drastically. <<less

Makimura Tomoki, who is passive about relationships, decides to join the school festival executive committee in order to avoid being alone in his university life.... more>>

A year after that decision, when the time has come to welcome new members to the executive committee, Kimioka Misono, a kouhai who stands out among them, proactively approaches Makimura for some reason.

This is a love story between a cute kouhai who is attracted to her senpai more than he had expected, and a clumsy senpai who changes under her influence. <<less

In the game, the protagonist’s brother and antagonist, Baek Woojin, dies a hundred times. On the day he witnessed the hundredth death, he received a notification.... more>>

[Baek Woojin has died 100 times. A hidden event is triggered! Will you accept?]
To think that a pay-to-win game would offer an event for free, one should have been suspicious. However, the foolish individual who cl**ked ‘Yes’ found themselves reincarnated as the villain, Baek Woojin.

Moreover, the quest received immediately after reincarnation was to reconcile with Baek Soohyuk, the brother who killed Baek Woojin. But wait, if failed, the penalty is death? In a desperate attempt to avoid this insane death flag, he hastily apologizes, only to find…

[Abnormal Condition Activated: Due to ‘Qualm,’ the statement has been modified and transmitted to the other party.]
“If you kneel and beg, there’s nothing that can’t happen.”

All that comes out of his mouth are venomous words, accumulating misunderstandings with Baek Soohyuk. To make matters worse, he unintentionally attracts the attention of the main villain, Kang Gwonhoo.

"Since what you're doing is quite amusing, let's do as you say."

Is this what it feels like to have a shrimp in a whale fight?

Please, both of you, stop paying attention to me. I just want to live a peaceful life! <<less

The Jester ―― More commonly known as the ‘Playboy’ Dylan, was fired from the party of the Heroes. The self-centred Heroes didn’t understand Dylan’s importance to the group.... more>>

They were just a group of one-man teams. Not interested in cooperation at all. Any failures are blamed on the jester. Dylan, who was disgusted with such companions and was sick of playing as their comedic foil, happily accepted being kicked out.

The Heroes didn’t know. After saving them many times over with his magic tricks, the level 99 jester can change his job title to that of a ‘Great Sage’.

“Life, how about a rewrite?”

He’s done being the clown. From here on out, he’s going to take the leading role. <<less

“If I ask the strongest people in the world for advice, maybe I can become strong too…?”... more>>

Rito Arnell, a timid boy possessing an incredibly rare infatuation skill, came to realize this. Unconditionally triggered, his skill captivated the world-renowned strongest beauties…

“For Rito’s sake… I am willing to destroy even the kingdom I pledged loyalty to. That’s how much I love him.”

“I don’t really like him or anything. I don’t like him at all——But! It pisses me off when other girls are around Rito!”

“Misha… loves Rito. If anyone gets in the way, Misha will just destroy all of them.”

“For Rito-sama’s sake, I will transcend the boundaries between fairies and humans and be with him.”

Rito, who had a past of being bullied, became the world’s strongest with his skill, but after that…

“I hate it! I just wanted to become strong, that’s all!!!”

Regretting the fact that he made them fall for him, he set out on a journey to find a way to undo his infatuation skill. <<less

Alex, the 16-year-old eldest son of the Duke’s family in the Kingdom of Arcadia, suddenly regains memories of his past life without any warning.... more>>

It looks like that his previous self led a lazy and disreputable life.

Amidst this, memories from his previous life as a 40-year-old corporate s*ave resurface, causing confusion as he tries to adapt to his current life…

His actions appear different from before, leading to various misunderstandings.

As a result, he finds himself being pursued by various women.

Including his former fiancée, a tsundere princess, an outgoing elf who serves as his personal maid, a kuudere dragon princess who challenges him to duels, and a clumsy, dog-eared girl who he ends up taking care of…

“I can’t stand this harem situation! How did things end up like this?!”

And so, his cries of despair continues to echo as he tries to take control of chaotic daily life. <<less

“What happened today is a secret between us, okay?”... more>>

Nakayama Haruto is a gaming commentator known for his toxicity as the streamer ‘Oni-chan’. After finishing his usual streaming session, Haruto accidentally forgot to end the stream. As a result, his secret life as a streamer working to support his younger sister’s education and living expenses is exposed. Furthermore, it’s also revealed that he meticulously prepares scripts to provoke others, all while being, in reality, a genuinely nice person!

To make matters more complicated, during a livestream by the popular VTuber and professional gamer, Ayaya (aka Shirayuki Aya), Haruto unintentionally reveals his true personality once again. Unexpectedly, this led to them growing closer to each other as they continued to play games and go on outings together.

Thus begins a one-on-one romantic comedy between the business-minded toxic streamer and the popular VTuber heroine! <<less

Liu Man transmigrated from thousands of years ago to the modern world. Before she transmigrated, she was completely broke. She was still worried about her... more>> wealth after she transmigrated. And so, for her to survive, she decided to start earning money by becoming a cyber star by trading and selling products, recording daily activities with her kittens, and showing off bits of her skills. One day, she realized that, unconsciously, she had become one of the most famous celebrities. <<less

One day, Nazuna Haimiya found a love letter in his shoe-box, who appears to have a lonely and lifeless gaze. Half in disbelief, Nazuna responds to the invitation and makes his way to the back of the school building.... more>>

There, he encounters Akane Hiiragi, the most beautiful girl in the school. Upon seeing Nazuna's face, Akane bluntly declares, "Sorry, but I can't date you," and leaves. Nazuna dismisses the encounter as a bad dream. However, for some reason, the two end up living together from the next day onwards. To make matters more interesting, Akane has five equally beautiful sisters.

With no other place to go, Nazuna desperately tries to get along with them. The sisters gradually find themselves drawn to Nazuna. However, they all share a secret that cannot be revealed to anyone, and Akane, in order to protect that secret, plots to drive Nazuna away.

Get ready for a delightful and entertaining romantic comedy with these unusual sisters! The fun begins here! <<less

I was the same, but the world had changed.... more>>

[You are the new constellation of realm #381jh051.]
As if it wasn’t enough to have entered the world of a novel, I became a constellation.

To make matters worse, the guy who was stuck in the elevator with me was the problem.

This man is the enemy of mankind, someone who turned evil in the novel and destroyed the world.

‘Wasn’t one of the reasons why he turned evil was that he wasn’t chosen by the constellations?’

But now that this has happened, I have no choice but to sponsor Baek Tae-beom and get out of here!

[Skill: Activating Sponsor.]
[Skill: Sponsor has been canceled.]
[The sponsorship of 10,000 coins has been canceled.]
[Reason: Insufficient amount of coins]
[Possessed coins: 0]
Wait a minute.

I think I’m screwed.

[Line from the novel]
“Don’t disappear in front of me ever again, hyung.”

Baek Tae-beom smiled with brilliant golden eyes like a beast’s. I couldn’t help but stare at him as if possessed by his fatally beautiful appearance.

“Then I really don’t know what will happen to me.” <<less

Kento Mamia, a high school student who is lonely and unremarkable, is at the bottom of his class. ... more>>

He is just another background character, silently going about his school life.

However, he has yet to realize that he is actually the most outstanding person in the school... and that his greatest time to shine is about to begin... <<less

Qiao Qixi woke up one day to find himself transmigrated as a polar bear and he merely took more care of the injured bear next door when the other side see him in a different light.... more>>

A gay… bear?

Later he found out his guess was right. Shit, experts say the animal world is full of homosexuals, it is indeed true! He was not deceived!

And it’s happened more than once.

Afterwards, regardless of whether he was transmigrated as a lion, tiger or leopard… he would be targeted by the same s*x.

Even as a peacock, there will be another peac*ck that will spread out its tail feathers to tempt him.

Is Qiao Qixi bothered by it, you ask?

No, he enjoys being fed by all the big guys. <<less

[Spearman Lv.1]
Among so many attributes and possibilities, from a certain point of view, the Spearman could be considered a not-so-bad result…!... more>>

No, it was really pitiful. <<less

One day, Michito suddenly remembered.... more>>

That this world was the world of a manga, and he was its protagonist.

However, this manga was of a genre where the heroine gets taken away by another… meaning, he was in the role where the heroine is stolen from him.

But there was one thing different from the manga.

The playboy character, who was supposed to steal the heroine, had become a beautiful, gal-style girl in this world.

“What’s going to happen now?”

With two girls before him, how will Michito navigate his life in this world? <<less

Matsuoka is hooked on wearing his ex-girlfriend’s clothes and going for nighttime walks into town, feeling the pleasure of being stared at by men wherever he goes. One night, after he is assaulted by a man during a one-off encounter, he is saved by Hirosue, a nondescript senior worker from his company. Drawn to Hirosue’s innocent and pure love, Matsuoka continues to meet with Hirosue, all the while dressed as a woman, until Hirosue finally confesses to him. Narise Konohara’s pinnacle of achievement portrays the pain and beauty of unrequited love and has also been adapted to a theatrical play.... more>>

Contains 2 short stories (published in earlier editions) “Of Tenderness” (Itoshii koto) and “Of Love” (Aisuru koto). <<less