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

This blog is a record of battle as dictated by a man with a fujoshi girlfriend. Okay, that was a lie. I’m not fighting at... more>> all. The war is purely one-sided. Each day I am dragged further and further into the world of otaku. I cannot be held responsible for any damages incurred by reading this blog and falling into the same predicament. There is much otaku talk contained within, so please follow your directions carefully, and do not exceed your recommended dosage. <<less

Navier was the perfect empress, however, the Emperor wanted a wife, not a colleague. And so, the Emperor abandoned Empress Navier and placed an ens*aved... more>> girl beside him. That was fine until Navier heard the Emperor promise the s*ave the Empress’ position. After many ups and downs, Navier decided she would accept being the Queen of the neighbouring country and remarry. <<less

Hiroto Moriya is a Beta and a tattoo artist. Barely living off from his own expenses and the eagerness to support his family, he entered... more>> the underground business without thinking. He had a fateful encounter with an Alpha named Kyouya Sagano. And since then became addicted to him. <<less

Our two leads of vastly different personalities have to battle through misunderstandings, the uncertainties of growing up as well as the greatest barrier that is... more>> the unspoken expectations they have of each other. Would their love remain resolute in trying circumstances or would it mellow with time? There is a saying the first cut is the deepest; will that be the case here? <<less

Unable to control his mouth, Lin Jian Yin scared away eight previous girlfriends and six previous managers thanks to his poisonous words. Finally unable to stand it, he goes to a strange antique shop recommended by his friend. The shop supposedly has something that can help him.... more>>

Even though a Nintendo that plays cartridges is a bit outdated, and probably no one plays it anymore, isn’t it too exaggerated to place it in an antique shop to sell?

After returning home with a Nintendo, Lin Jian Yin inserts the cartridge that the owner sold to him at a huge discount. Only then does he discover that this is actually a simulation game. The female protagonist isn’t a cute loli, nor is she a mature woman. Rather, with her old lady hair and blue-white slippers, she is such a frightening woman that calling her a Taiwanese babe would seriously be insulting Taiwanese babes.

Gods! His mission is actually to help this woman marry a perfect prince! How is that possible!!!

Wait, as the main guy protagonist, Lin Jian Yin actually isn’t the prince. Then, then, who exactly is he… No, “what” exactly is he? <<less

The demon who looked like an angel, Duke Valafar, was discriminated by other demons due to his appearance, causing him to become a shut-in in... more>> his castle. The only one by his side was an incubus subordinate. One day, when a blood-stained angel fell in his territory, he met Archangel Uriel. Kidnapped by Uriel, the fate of Valafar who was added to the harem is…!? <<less

Serious, workaholic man meets free-spirited girl.... more>>

Qiu Zheng Qing is an elite manager at a well-known corporation whose life plan does not include dating but simply getting married because it is time. While meeting a former university classmate who fits his criteria for a life partner, he keeps on coming across a free-spirited rich, young miss and subsequently falls in love with someone who will turn his life upside down.

Yin Ting (depressed): Whenever I pursue guys, I would always pinpoint the wrong target. That’s why I keep on failing. The next time I must definitely choose the right one before making my move.

Qiu Zhen Qing (serious): Why is that you always fail, how do you say it when you are confessing, let me hear it. Be more serious, this is a solemn matter. Consider me your target, how would you make your confession, how would you say it?

Yin Ting (sighing): That is, I like you a lot, let’s date.

Qiu Zheng Qing (serious): Okay.

Yin Ting (dumbstruck): Ah?

Qiu Zheng Qing (serious): I said, I agree.

Yin Ting (dumbstruck): … <<less

Mo Tianliao was a master weaponsmith and a demonic cultivator. When news spread that he was about to complete a divine weapon, cultivators from both the demonic and orthodox sides chased him down and killed him. In a stroke of luck, he managed to possess a new body and was reborn.... more>>

So what was the first thing on his mind after his rebirth? Avenging his death? Taking over the world?

Mo Tianliao: I have to find my cat!

—
Mo Tianliao: Why won’t you let me hug you? You used to be my cat!

Master: (unsheathes claws)

Mo Tianliao: Ahaha, this disciple has too much respect for Master, this disciple can’t bear to let Master walk on the ground!

Master: (lifts paw, sends disciple flying) <<less

Dewitt, known as the Iron Marshal, is now on the verge of death. Just when the whole empire thought he was not going to survive, a small fox came down from the sky. The little fox was so powerful that it woke up the Marshal who had been in a coma for a month with one paw. If Wen Jin knew that the price of his paw was to become the Marshal’s fiance, he would refuse, because the legendary, ferocious Marshal was a well-controlled villain, only touching his fluffy body every day.... more>>

Wen Jin: You’ve had enough, I’m going bald!

Dewitt: Ten more minutes.

Wen Jin: Not a minute longer!

Dewitt: Then let me kiss you.

s*upid and lazy fox x black-faced Marshal meet in a world full of Zergs and war. Follow this intergalactic tale as they begin to trust and depend on one another. <<less

You think too much, cultivation is not like this…... more>>

When Kong Hou steps on the path to cultivation, she learns that all xianxia stories are full of lies.

A relaxed cultivation story.

Kong Hou: a traditional musical instrument like a harp. The female protagonist’s name. <<less

Life is always full of surprises. Su Bei has transmigrated, the thing is he has transmigrated into all kinds of worlds to captivate the male lead! ... more>>

When he finds that the first target is a villain, Su Bei still tries to comfort himself in his heart that the one in the next world would be better.

But reality slaps him right in the face. So it turns out the next is always more villainous.

Su Bei has taken the captivating-the-villainous-male-lead way down and could never turn back.

But who could tell him why every villain he has to captivate is actually the damn same one???

When he is pinned down by the villain for the 108th time, Su Bei feels like weeping but has no tears, “Villain, please go easy on me!” <<less

As a hero, I have been doing my best up until now. Even with little reward, unreliable comrades, citizens that only keep complaining and a princess that only treats me like a tool, I still do my best without a word of complaint.... more>>

I finally gave up after being rejected by the girl I like, being betrayed by my comrades and not receiving any recognition despite my best efforts.

[I will give you half of this world. Hence, join forces with me!]
However, the demon king received me with both arms and this made me delighted. I felt she is more charming that anyone in this world after receiving her recognition.

Thus… even though I’m the hero, I decided to betray after receiving half of the world — This is a story of the hero that is always trying his best being showered with love by a small demon king girl. <<less

Sent to prison for attacking his charges money-grubbing wife, the protagonist is given a second chance to get out of prison. He is to be... more>> the genocidal Dr. Watson’s nurse. Dr. Watson is a mass mu*derer from one hundred years ago. Although, he may not seem to be who everyone thinks he is.  <<less

In miserable times, drinking water could even satiate hunger. Thankfully, Han Qingyan didn’t die when he fell off the cliff, but was instead forced like a woman and expected to birth a child!... more>>

You psycho! Look carefully! I’m a man!!! Even if I am topped every day, I can’t produce an egg!

Unfortunately, no matter how angry or helpless he felt, he couldn’t deny it. With his Demon Sect Master’s position usurped, the only one whom he had was Psycho. It was the warmth of a lifetime that he would never forget. Even if he recovered and forgot everything that had happened, even if he had everything and no longer cared for a stranger like him, he would still sacrifice his all for him…....

The righteous and the evil had always been at odds. He had been plotting everything. Just for this one person, this relationship, and his heart. <<less

Jiang Shuyao transmigrated and became a vicious lady with a flamboyant appearance and gaudy clothes. She married the most charming young man in the capital by relying on a scheme.... more>>

The husband disliked her, mother-in-law loathed her, brother-in-law despised her, Jiang Shuyao wanted to cry without tears.

However, there is nothing in the world that cannot be solved by a hot and spicy meal. If there is, then add hot pot, iron plate barbecue, skewers, milk tea, grilled chicken wings, custard wrap, shrimp dumplings, fried chicken, hot and sour noodles, curry rice, hand cake, fish cake stew, mashed potatoes, preserved eggs, lean meat porridge, and shrimp porridge.

After a period of time:

Picky mother-in-law: Shuyao is indeed a filial child.

Sisters-in-law: Younger sister-in-law is really cute.

Stern eldest brother-in-law and second-brother-in-law: Hard work, sister-in-law.

……

Looking at the people who have been defeated because of food, Xie Xun hates the iron for not becoming steel. Jiang Shuyao’s mind is very cruel and bad, I will… definitely not eat it… so fragrant! <<less

Shen Si was an ordinary person, living an ordinary life, until one day, the unlimited flow world collapses and all the Survivors returned to reality, setting off a ripple.... more>>

His gentle neighbor, Bai JunYi, was the God of Light in the other world, with the strength of faith that could shake the world’s rules.

His affectionate ex-boyfriend, Jian Nian, was the God of Killing that even ghosts and gods fear, and the rumors are more frightening than each other.

His distant cousin, Xi Luo, whom he has never met, was the unlimited flow world dark boss, leading countless ghosts and monsters.

Ordinary person Shen Si: ????

Onlooker crowd: So many big brothers have relations with him, he must be the hidden most powerful person! <<less

Huai Xingye had never thought about marriage, let alone coming home one day and being told he was getting married.... more>>

He dyed his hair, got into fights, wore earrings, and was a ‘punk’ in the eyes of many people, so he couldn’t imagine which family would want such a daughter-in-law.

He scoffed in his heart, but the marriage partner’s mother was too good to him, so Huai Xingye put away his sharp edges and treated her with respect.

But he didn’t understand, what happened when the marriage partner ran away on the wedding night?

Later he learned – the marriage partner Wei Xulan is a star, who have a lot of younger sister and wife.

The first day of their relationship, the two are polite and distant.

———

Wei Xulan: “You sleep on the bed.”

Huai Xingye: “No, you sleep on it.”

Wei Xulan: “How can I let you sleep in the living room? You sleeping here is fine.”

Huai Xingye: “…… thanks.”

Wei Xulan: “You’re welcome.”

Later, Wei Xulan, known as the high cold male god, actually also learned to pamper him …… <<less

A system like a vending machine.
As soon as a character has been bookmarked, that person will be born to deal with the male lead.... more>>

After quick transmigration, the selected one, pitiful Yu Xiaoyu only has one mission, and that is to “suitably use” these male leads… <<less

Luo Zhiyu and Xiao Yan, both presenting in the middle of a gang fight, are carried to the hospital one after the other. One becomes an omega, and one becomes an alpha. ... more>>

Probably because the two were in the middle of an intense brawl at the time of presenting, their pheromone compatibility is an historically unprecedented 0%.

Other than sometimes fighting and getting on bad terms every time they meet, these two people put together are definitely safe — to the point that when there are not enough hotel rooms on a school trip, teachers put them in the same room.

Teachers: Anyone has the potential to date in high school, but these two definitely have no chance!

The principal catches an alpha and an omega walking on the side path in the evening, supposedly dating —

Students: There is no way, those two are definitely innocent!

Everyone, including Luo Zhiyu himself, thinks that there is no way between them.

And then one day, Luo Zhiyu gets permanently marked by Xiao Yan.

Luo Zhiyu: ? No, the pheromones say we are not compatible, we must believe in science.

Xiao Yan pulls out the new compatibility report, dropping it in front of Luo Zhiyu: Enough nonsense, go steal your hukou identification so we can get married.

As Luo Zhiyu attends his high school’s first year military training, under the scorching sun, second-year Xiao Yan sits in front of their squad drinking iced water and eating watermelon.

Luo Zhiyu picks up a stick and swings it at Xiao Yan for two whole blocks.

As Xiao Yan attends his university’s first year military training, under the scorching sun, high school third-year Luo Zhiyu sits in front of their squad drinking iced water and eating watermelon.

Xiao Yan brings the person into his arms, kissing him against a wall. <<less

A young master of the wealthy Jinling House. A normal rebellious military official that retired from Chengdu. Two men with very different backgrounds each have... more>> a plan for their new life. Due to an unexpected turn of events, both meet at a small town in Jiangnan, and start living under the same roof. As a result, their new beautiful life has turned into a daily routine... <<less

Poor little top student was bullied by his school, so he transferred from an elite high school to an ordinary school.... more>>

School tyrant · 1.9 meters · no one dare to provoke · Brother Zhan: I cover this little brother.

Poor little · 1.7 meters · Gu Qinan: Zhan Ge is just a child. He’s poor, weak, helpless, kind and soft (hearted), I need to love him well.

Everyone: ???

Class teacher: Zhan Ming, what kind of score is this?!

Zhan Ming: I’ll have my seatmate teach me.

Former classmates: Gu Qinan, don’t think we won’t be able to find you just because you transferred.

Gu Qinan: I’ll have my seatmate beat you. <<less

Being born as an omega in a prestigious count’s family is considered a disgrace. Desperate to keep his secret, Masazumi lives as a Beta in... more>> boarding school. “I won’t fall in love with anyone, I’ll die without a pair!”. However, one day his unrivaled good looks and wit caught the eyes of his classmates and he was attacked!! The one who rescued him from this predicament was the janitor, Miyake. Despite being dressed in plain work clothes and a hat, when Miyake approached, Masazumi felt a spark like he’d never experienced before. <<less

Late at night in the middle of my part time job at a convenience store, I had an encounter with a robber and was mercilessly stabbed to death.... more>>

As I was about to lose my consciousness, I thought about how much I wanted to do this and that when I heard a voice……

『The wish to be summoned has been confirmed. Granting Unique Skill 《Jack of all Trades, Master of None》』

Rude words such as that were said. Jack of All Trades, Master of None? Don’t screw with me!

Such thoughts and wishes were for naught as my consciousness faded, when I came too I was standing on a green foggy hill. <<less

As he had been repeatedly kidnapped, Fang Yun’an, the second young master of the Fang family of Watercloud Planet, changed his name to Lu Yunchu and grew up in a civilian family to hide his identity.... more>>

Fortunately, he fell in love with Qin Rui, the young master of the Qin family from Central Planet when he was in college. Unfortunately, Qin Rui thought Lu Yunchu’s family was mediocre and could not match with him, so he abandoned Lu Yunchu without mercy.

When the two met again, Lu Yunchu was already living in a luxurious villa and driving an expensive star shuttle. Qin Rui couldn’t help but sigh, “Where did you get so much money?”

“My sugar daddy is rich and willing to spend money for me.” Lu Yunchu showed Qin Rui the black-diamond gold card in his hand.

“You are so shameless, being kept as mistress by another man!” Qin Rui angrily rebuked.

“So what? Do you remember everyone around you thought I was so shameless to be kept as mistress by you in college? So why should I keep my face? You are really lifting me up.” Lu Yunchu shook the Château Lafite in his wine glass and said contemptuously. <<less