This story is about a rookie researcher, who was forcefully dragged away from his restful life, compelled into facing various killers and zombies, always having to risk his life at the brink of death, and finally becoming an advanced researcher that is acclaimed by all. And throughout his adventure, he met an alluring(?) killing machine, who he started to have fantasies on after they had an accidental kiss…... more>>

Xiao Yan: Did I fall for him? But he’s a man!

Maya: Who knows…. maybe it’s the other way round? <<less

Also named “I am a vegetable”... more>>

“President Shen’s Wife Died”

“Big Brother has more presence than me”

Nothing is more honorable than being an Alpha. Strong, intelligent and handsome. Unlike Betas that are one of many, or Omegas that are delicate and vulnerable.

Even more honorably, I am an Alpha – An alpha who had been vegetative for twelve years. <<less

LingYang spent 500RMB to buy a ladyboy account, and it came with a husband?... more>>

Just after logging into the game he was informed that the account was in debt, and he had no choice but to sell himself and act as a couple with his ‘husband’.

LingYang: I only bought an account, why must you force a husband on me?

YeLang: You can also choose not to take the husband but the debt instead.

LingYang: Dear, can I not have the free gift?

YeLang: Sorry, it’s a bundle, no returns allowed.

At first glance, it’s a story about how a little antelope accidentally entered the embrace of a big-tailed wolf after escaping from a tiger’s den.

But it’s actually an inspirational story about how an innocent straight man was actively turned gay by a little bottom with a boots fetish, then went through a series of complex mentality changes, finally becoming a cold-blooded, black-bellied S top! <<less

This story is about a god level player, Li Cangyu, who returns to the game Miracle after being away for several years. The story explores him playing the game and setting up a team in an attempt to finally win a trophy in the Miracle Professional League.... more>>

This is the second part of the god series. The plots do not affect each other.

E-sport God Series 1 “The Strongest God”

E-sport God Series 2 “God Level Summoner”

E-sport God Series 3 “The King’s Return” <<less

What was meant to be a quick breakage of their sibling’s relationship, brought about a lingering memory of Xiao Li’s piercing gaze, imprinting itself in Qi Xiu Yuan’s heart. Several encounters later, friendship was the underlying word to start off their relationship, yet for Qi Xiu Yuan it had always been something more. Something stronger. For Xiao Li, who had only known the criminal world, how will he take on feelings that he had never felt before?... more>>

The bold line that separate the gang member–Xiao Li and the teacher–Qi Xiu Yuan, which path will allow them to meet in the middle? <<less

From infancy to maturity, what Ye Zhou dislikes the most was “two”.... more>>

The reasons were: he was ranked second at home, he had been forever ranked second at school, no matter how diligently he worked and tried, he couldn’t shake off that “second” curse. What was more exasperating was that, at University, not only was he ranked second, but even his appearance that he was proud of had to be classified as second best!

Why can’t I obtain the first place!

The eternal second will rise!

Then, Ye Zhou, after his vigorous efforts finally rises and the result was… the first became his boyfriend.

This is the story of a man who has been forced to be “second” and how he became the first, most popular. <<less

The notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis. ... more>>

With one marriage edict, two people with mutual hostility are forced to marry and live under the same roof. Yet after these long days together, they come to the realization that this fellow is not truly devoid of any saving grace/unattainable and high out of reach. <<less

In the year of 2013, the tide of zombie outbreak exploded in everyone's homeland.... more>>

Humanity launched a large-scale battle in the endless nights awaiting for the arrival of dawn.

The end is approaching, is there going to be a way out for them?

Their faiths were shattered into pieces and buried in the ashes of the raging fire.

But within the blazing fire, a newborn hope arise once again. <<less

The target of my unrequited love for three years, Shimabara, was getting married. Asama who was shocked and Shimabara who spoke about his partner strangely…... more>>

Happens in the span of 5 minutes. A short and suspenseful love.

Sequel:
The next Sunday after Shimabara proposed. Asama began living together with Shimabara. However, as expected, a newlywed life with Shimabara wasn’t only sweet… <<less

Everyone knew that Master Qiao Si stood for the word “ruthless” in City S.... more>>

No one dared to call him by name,

Even Master Qiao Si himself seemed to have forgotten his actual name.

At this point of life, Master Qiao Si thought he was capable of seeing through anything in the world,

Except for his half brother –

He’s willing to exchange anything he could afford for a look from Qiao Che.

Duan Heng, who came to serve him ten years ago,

A future star under his patronage and one of his pets,

Was also one of the “tributes” to Qiao Che.

However, this young man was like a loyal and handsome large puppy for him.

His bold love was almost addictive.

Momentary happiness, though it might be illusory, was nonetheless happiness.

Those feelings that should have been long forgotten started to come back…… <<less

He’s just a low-ranking deputy general and he’s a prince. They meet on the battlefield but it turns out to be the beginning of a complicated and beautiful story.... more>>

Murong Yu is a very confident man – until he meets Han Xin.

There’s nothing he cannot get; there’s nothing he cannot destroy.

To let live or not, is all up to him.

He is the future ruler of Great Yan and so it’s only natural that the world should bow down at his feet.

But he had never thought that one day he would lose control of it.

That even his own will would be uncontrollable.

Murong Yu can neither get nor destroy this prisoner of war.

Han Xin has never given a care about the world – until he meets Murong Yu.

He has never cared about anyone, nor has anyone cared about him.

It doesn’t matter if you’re alone or sad, as long as you can still laugh, life will go on.

He has learned long ago how to not question, how not to believe, how not to lose and how not to care.

Destiny’s uncaring teasing and humiliations have already become numb to him.

That’s right, he doesn’t have a care in the world.

Even if it’s this Prince Royal of Great Yan who’s started to warm up to him. <<less

Yokozawa Takafumi is in the midst of heartbreak after being rejected by his one-sided love, Takano Masamune. Will things look up for poor Yokozawa once... more>> he crosses paths with Kirishima Zen, the head editor of a shounen manga magazine, who also happens to have a young daughter? <<less

I think that was the moment when everything started to change.... more>>

I don’t know why but I had never liked anyone in all those years. Even though I liked men, I had never taken a liking to any.

I thought it was out of sympathy and pity at that time.

But someone once said that love stemming from sympathy and pity is actually more down-to-earth. I think it was Zheng Zhihua talking about his wife. <<less

In order to help their chief find a wife, the bandits kidnapped a woman from the bottom of the mountain in order to offer her up to him.... more>>

The chief of the mountain stronghold, Lu Cang falls in love at first sight with the absolutely stunning beauty!

However, on the night of the consummation... <<less

Kyoutarou is walking home from college the way he usually does when he encounters a scene he never expected to. This is how he first... more>> met Yuuki and started his relationship with the Yajima family. <<less

As an Omega, Bai Yue is not only the dream Omega in every Alpha’s eyes but also the thorn in the eyes of other Omegas. However, one day, he received a medical examination notice and found that he had been differentiated for the second time. This time, he became an Alpha with Genetics of the grade S +, the kind with only double digits in the world. ... more>>

Bai Yue: Pupils are shaking. jpg. He is worried that because of this, he would be abandoned by his boyfriend who is also Alpha. Therefore, he was determined to conceal this new secondary gender and genetic level, and never give the other party a chance to break up! When his pheromones of the S+ grade woke up, Alphas that had originally wanted to make a move on him, all ended up lying on the floor, oppressed by his pheromones. Omegas, who originally regarded him as a thorn in their eyes, would have their legs go soft under the influence of his pheromones. Even the military, upon hearing such news, declared: Within 1 minute, I want all the information on this Alpha!

Finally, he was unable to continue hiding his identity. Bai Yue became dumb. Looking back at his childhood sweetheart, this formerly domineering Alpha unexpectedly turned red at the ears. “Idiot, I knew it a long time ago.”

Since I’ve become an Alpha, then I might as well be the most Alpha of them all <<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

Find out Shao Lang’s unexpected encounter in the tram.

Carlyle’s family has always been in control of things, especially marriage and love. One day Carlyle was diagnosed as an insensitive person. Carlyle was told to have s*x with anyone but Omegas. He was then introduced to Ash Jones. Surprisingly, Carlyle and Ash had kissed each other 6 years before on New Year’s Eve.... more>>

“I’m doing this because of Nick’s request. You don’t have to worry, I won’t fall for someone like you, anyway.”

Ash obviously can’t remember Carlyle. Ash seems to have someone he can’t forget. At the place where they met each other officially, Carlyle made Ash angry with his statement. Even though Carlyle is sure of himself that he won’t like Ash, he starts to give his heart to Ash eventually.

Whilst to Ash, Carlyle is just his s*x partner. <<less

[Knights-only membership gay club. The muscular, macho Demon King, available all day]
After the holy war, the demon world fell into ruin when the economy collapsed. The soldiers left the Demon King, who was unable to pay their monthly salaries. And Hel, the King of the demon world, didn’t want to live relying on his two servants, and also wanted take back his soldiers with his own hands once more.... more>>

But in the 300 or so years he had lived, he never attended kindergarten, let alone received formal education. Of course, there was little he could do about it.

Only one place contacted him to come for an interview. There, he received a business card, but the Demon King Hel couldn’t read human language.

He didn’t know what was written on it, but tightly held the business card in his hand, and began his part-time job from henceforth.

“These are the kind of jobs we do here.”

“I see.”

The interviewer gave his card. Hel took and held it, but he couldn’t read human language. He couldn’t read it, but casually nodded his head as if he could.

“Are you still going to do it?”

“Yes. The money will be given as promised, right?”

“If you don’t run away for a month, I’ll give you as much money as advertised.”

“Good.”

The interviewer’s eyebrow suddenly rose as if surprised at Hel’s answer, but immediately went blank once more.

“You may go now. You can go to work by this time tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

Hel got up from his seat without any hesitation, and there where he sat was a single, imposing business card:

[Knights-only membership gay club. From muscular macho to pretty boys, available all day] <<less

As an agriculture graduate, Ji Ran felt that the most terrifying thing was not death nor transmigration, but marrying Lu Zhen, the eldest master of the Lu Family, who had died a long time ago and turned into a ghost.... more>>

It was an order from the emperor which made Ji Ran could not resist; the only thing he could do was to accept this cruel fate…

However, unexpectedly, this ghost Lu Zhen not only had a handsome appearance, but took care of Ji Ran in every possible detail, and became the only one Ji Ran could rely on to survive in the Lu Family.

“I blocked a fatal attack for the emperor and was made a general by His Majesty after my death. But now wealth and status are no longer important to me, for I only want to be with you forever.”

“Please don’t leave me. I really don’t know how to live without you, in this world of transmigration, in this ruthless Lu Family…”

In the light of the candle, two figures clung to each other on the paper window… <<less

Larry died in real life and reincarnated as a fox who was cultivating for immortality. He could only reincarnate again as a human being if he could find the real mu*derer who killed him. “But…ah! Why should I be reborn as a fox fairy!!!”... more>>

“You…don’t come close to me! Leave me alone!” Larry the fox was shivering when he saw a man in white uniform came close to him.

The vet called Frost grabbed Larry up and… “Ackawooooooo!!!!!” It seemed as if Larry’s bark could be heard all over the whole street.

Frost was somewhat confused. “What does the fox say?”

Larry was actually saying:

“Damn you! Let me go! By no means should I be neutered!!!”

“I don’t want to be a little fox! I want to be the Kurama with nine tails!” <<less

The first time he met Xiang Xi, the boy seemed to be staging a collision.
The second time he met Xiang Xi, the boy was in the middle of staging a collision.
And then it doesn't take two days before the boy actually comes crashing into his own car!... more>>

Fate is wild like that, he can bump into him wherever he goes.

This is a very respectable story that begins with a staged crash, a story about the one putting others in place and the one being put in his place.
It’s very respectable. Really. <<less

Soon after the youngest son in the Fang family was born, he was taken away by a human trafficker and ended up in a small... more>> village. Ten years later, his biological parents found him and took him back. Fang Yan followed his parents back to the capital city while holding all his possessions–one chicken, one duck, and a basket of eggs. There was nothing bad about the city except a lack of land. Fortunately, he had his mobile space. <<less