Female Lead: I choose the second male lead!... more>>

[Several stories of second male leads rising to prominence.]

[None of these stories should be associated with any novel, dedicated to all the second male leads I've loved over the years.]

The first story: Tsundere Emperor Dog × Salted Fish Queen

The second story: Loyal Sweetheart Voice Assassin × Pig-Raising Expert with Full Life Skills Soft Sister

The third story: Evolved Monster Man × Hotpot-Flavored Little White Dragon Big Sister

The fourth story: Natural Idol Who Traveled Through Time × Bickering Poison Ivy from Another Time

The fifth story: Cross-Dressing Boss with Great Skills × Thick-Skinned Chatterbox Making Do

The sixth story: Tribe Chief of the 'It's Actually Good' Tribe × Reborn Princess Engaged for Peace

The seventh story: Aloof Scholarly Childhood Friend Brother × Hard Boss with a Horror Movie Aura <<less

【OMG, the anchor’s lunch is actually dragon meat!】... more>>

【What the heck! Why does the anchor have so many fallen angels under his command?】

【Anchor, let me take another look at that captured moon goddess, just one glance, and I’ll reward you with a billion~】

Crossing over to another world, Lin En became a charming demon with extraordinary looks.

He also obtained a live streaming system, where reputation in the live stream could be used for draws, and rewards could be used to purchase items from the system’s store.

So, Lin En began live streaming his demon life every day.

He would roam around, torment demon slayers, catch and roast dragons for food, and occasionally snatch a few little angels from the heavenly realm, living a comfortable and leisurely life.

Netizens: Oh my god! The anchor is going to become a great Demon King!

Before long, Lin En became the Demon King that made the whole world tremble in fear.

Even the gods would quiver before him. <<less

One night, Oscar picked up the key to a safe he had once desperately searched for. The person who came with it became a living key was a woman, extraordinary in every aspect. Her tearful eyes, naive actions, even her name and appearance. The woman was oddly irritating. He was even displeased at having to ponder how to describe that irritation. So, he wanted to temporarily put it out of sight, in a place where it couldn't be seen.... more>>

“I... want to be by your side.”

It was too ridiculous to be sincere, and far too pathetic to be temptation.

Therefore, the one who was ensnared was undoubtedly an idiot.

Even when subjected to all kinds of insults, the woman approached until the end. On those small, soft palms, which knew no calluses, Oscar von Reinhardt was played with.

So, I must hold you accountable.

To you, who never had sincerity, not even for a single moment.

Until the very end...

To you, who even hid your name from me,

I will hold you accountable, very cruelly.

Oscar von Reinhardt – The head of the Reinhardt dukedom, with black curly hair and blue eyes. He owns the railway that crosses the Norfolk continent and the largest steel company on the continent. He is willing to do anything for his goals, even if it means kissing the back his enemy’s hand. He has brought his ruined family back to prominence through extreme efficiency. Therefore, he spurns himself for falling for the wiles of such ridiculous seduction, nor can he forgive the woman who made him feel this way.

Han Seo Ah – A mixed-race individual with brown hair and brown eyes. She has been an outsider from the moment she formed her first memory. Her appearance stands out, to the point she is suspicious of her birth. The starting point of her sin was when she came into existence. Therefore, she wishes to atone for all her wrongdoings; to her grandfather, and to that man whose mere presence makes her heart flutter. <<less

The man receiving all the attention in the city of Lafleland,
The lover of all and everyone's prince.
Franz Princeton.... more>>

"I want to marry someone who is sincere."

In front of society's most popular man appeared the unique character Iella.
He always used to loiter around, and when he makes a straightforward dash towards her, Iella draws a vague line, which displeases him.
But isn't this woman more lovely than he thought?

Having reached the marriageable age and entered society,
but with little interest in men or marriage, a voluntary outsider.
Iella Clarence.

"That damn man, marriage, I don't need any of it. All I need is money."

And as if getting herself entangled with the prince was not enough,
she ascended to become the most popular lady of all time?!

"Oh, it's a misunderstanding!"

Iella feels nothing but injustice about this whole situation...
Can Franz really become Iella's prince on a white horse? <<less

Glare, the eldest son of the Duke of Mizail from the Evegrand Kingdom, had been living a prosperous life as the heir of a great noble family. However, his life turned upside down when he witnesses the affair between his fiancee, Sophie, and the crown prince.... more>>

Enraged, he finds himself waking up in a carriage after being knocked unconscious by the furious crown prince. With his hands and feet bound, he receives a de facto death sentence. “You are a traitor who raised your hand against His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Therefore, you are hereby sentenced to solitary confinement on the second floor of the Labyrinth of Death. Your family, the Duke’s household, has already disowned you. There is no escape for you.”

The Labyrinth of Death. It’s a notorious dungeon within the Evegrand Kingdom, a den of ferocious monsters and traps, with no one having fully conquered it yet. Even S-class adventurer parties have only been able to reach the 10th floor. There is no way that Glare, a layman who is not even an adventurer, can survive there with only minimal equipment and food. Despairing of the crown prince’s scheming to use him as monster bait to hide his own disgrace, he soon encounters a ferocious green slime and faces a crisis of life and death.

In that desperate situation, he awakens his talent as a Monster Tamer and begins to build the strongest monster army. He sets out to conquer the Labyrinth of Death as the strongest adventurer. On the other hand, the crown prince and his former fiancee find themselves increasingly cornered by Glare’s actions.

Meanwhile, in the capital city, those who adore Glare are also moving to rescue him… <<less

In the narrow alleyways of the slums, a hungry young boy struggled with his harsh life.... more>>

"Huh? I've been reincarnated."

The impact of a blow brought back memories of his past life. While excited about being reincarnated into another world, the current situation was far from favorable.

"Do I follow the conventional path and aim for success as an adventurer, or..."

For some reason, the boy decided to rise to power in the other world from the shadows of the underworld.

"Mafia bosses and gang leaders are so cool!"

This is the story of a boy reincarnated into another world, bestowed with a unique ability, as he, along with his companions, dominates the other world from the underworld. <<less

"Faith, hope, love... marriage. They all end up being nothing."... more>>

On what should have been a joyful wedding day, the wedding procession was destroyed by a military raid, her father was arrested for treason, and Leia met a tragic end. She had simply loved Allen.

Leah, who had died a miserable death, opened her eyes as Grace Visac.

She had become the fiancée  of Taran Courtios, the absolute ruler of the Rubec Empire.

"Grace, you seem to have changed a lot."

Meanwhile, Taran, Grace's fiancé, suspects her changed behavior. Leah tries not to reveal her secret.

"I have to live as Grace now."

As Grace, Leah  dreams only of revenge against Allen.

"I have to shoot a bullet into Allen's heart!"

Unbeknownst to anyone, Leah  sheds tears uncontrollably over her secret.

"Don't cry, Grace,’’ Taran begins to fall for her bold and daring nature, promising to help her no matter what Grace does, but he sets a condition.

"Love me. You must keep me in your heart alone."

"I'm sorry, there's no more love left in my life."

Taran, the Duke, who rushes headlong towards Leah , whose sole purpose in life is revenge. His blind obsession and possessiveness entangle Leah, but she cannot easily shake him off.

"No matter who you are, you can't escape from me." <<less

"Having someone who can't use magic in this academy is pointless,"... more>>

The protagonist, Luke Surberry, was expelled from the Magic Knight Academy because, despite having magical power, he couldn't activate it as magic.

Furthermore, he was targeted by his uncle, who coveted his title of nobility.

He lost a hand and an eye and was thrown into a raging river.

The one who saved the near-death Luke was the strongest demon sealed deep in the mountains, Iris.

Becoming Iris's disciple, Luke mastered the unique magic "Analysis" that unravels all phenomena.

With "Analysis," he could find weaknesses in even the most powerful monsters and, under Iris's guidance, he grew into the strongest magic knight.

Luke's only wish was not to seek revenge on the academy that had branded him as incompetent or his uncle who had tried to make him disappear. His only wish was to reunite with his one and only friend. <<less

One brave orphan girl named Lily, lived in a convent believing that her parents would someday come to find her. However, due to the scheming of hotel owner Lord Bellmore, the convent disappears without a trace. When even the protesting nun dies in a suspicious carriage accident, Lily starts to suspect Lord Bellmore. Left alone, Lily begins working at the Bellmore Hotel to make a living. “Do you not know who I am? Or are you pretending not to know?” “You’re just a guest, aren’t you?” Lily is thrown into confusion by the guest in Room 301, who challenges her desire to become a nun. “Why be kind to me? It makes me feel like... more>> I, who am nothing, have become someone important.”

“I’m curious about you. I want to know you. I even enjoy listening to your nonsense.” “Lord Bellmore is probably a person made of ice through and through. I dislike that person.” A secretive and handsome man who makes Lily reveal even her innermost thoughts. “If he knew that it was because of Lord Bellmore that your life was ruined.” “That wouldn’t change his life. It might even make him happy.” “Yeah, you’re right.” He smiled bitterly at Lily’s words. His world, which she had never doubted, was gradually changing. <<less

After obtaining the coveted item in the MMORPG, the next moment, the protagonist’s life comes to an untimely end as he is swept away by a massive amount of water. ... more>>

However, the gods have not forsaken him. They decide to give him a second chance by reincarnating him into a world similar to the game, still possessing the stats and items he acquired.

This is the tale of a man who, while living the TUEEE life, stirs up a new breeze in a different world akin to a game. <<less

Mihyang lived for 24 years as if hidden by her friend’s halo.... more>>

After an unfortunate accident, she possessed a beautiful young character, she thought she could live there as a starring role instead of a supporting role.

But—

As if to show the ‘protagonist buff’ she discover that her friend had possessed the character fated to become queen…

‘Romance has been gone in this lifetime. If that’s the case, aim for the other side!’

She sought to save her pre-death major to become the first female finance minister. After her efforts, she went to the military office as an administrator trainee,

there she meets Adrian, the commander and ill-fated nobleman.

“Please associate with me, Lady Damian.”

She wondered if she would finally be the protagonist of a romance as sweet as honey.

She is caught up in a terrible event by political forces seeking the king’s place…

Overturning the hilariously cheerful casting of Damian, a busy supporting character who must save love, life, and even the country!

Genre: Romance, novelty, love interest fall in love first, friends, false friends, family, mob protagonist <<less

Working under Count Daniel Ulysses To Sophia, a housemaid, the Count is the source of pain and headache in her life. The arrogant and tidy count does not allow Sophia to make a single mistake. He annoys Sophia with all sorts of quibbles, especially when he is drinking his favorite tea. The headache caused by the Count is so bad that Sophia suffers from insomnia and buys sleeping pills for it. Meanwhile, Sophia finds another use for sleeping pills.... more>>

The maid who serves the arrogant count is annoyed . However, when even that arrogant countess falls asleep, she becomes a being who is manipulated in all ways by her lowly maid. A delightful yet rich romance short story. <<less

"We will transport you to another world. It's best to choose how you'll be transferred yourself.... more>>

These were the words spoken to the people gathered in the pure white world. Following those words, they decided their own abilities and set off to the other world.

If they were to transfer to another world... they didn't want to die.

The unique skill they chose to survive was . They chose magic and skills to be able to fight in a dangerous world. They acquired production abilities to ensure their daily life wouldn't be troubled.

In a fantasy world with game-like stats. In the transferred world, being from another world wasn't a desired existence... it was a harsh reality. The protagonist, aiming to survive, grows as an adventurer and pharmacist. <<less

Rui, a young boy living in a remote, unpopulated area, has no friends his own age in his village, so he only plays online game.... more>>

With his high player skills, Rui is a player who is looked up to by other players.

In the first round of the game, he reached level 100 as a swordsman. In the second round of “New Game,” he raised his mage to level 100, making him the strongest character who can use both swords and magic.

While thinking about what profession to choose for the third round, he was involved in a car accident.

He found himself reincarnated in another world with the parameters of the game inherited from the previous round.

His status is that of an illegitimate prince born between a king and a mistress.

He is oppressed, but since he has no royal duties, he is happy to be able to take it easy and live in comfort.

This is a story of how protagonist enjoys his life in another world freely with his overwhelming strength, makes friends, and is recognized by many people. <<less

Centuries since the glory of the first generation. In a distant borderland far from the capital, as the youngest child of the Clematis Baron household, Hisui Bellcoula Clematis came into existence.... more>>

Upon being born, he immediately realized something - he retained memories from his previous life.

The young man who had lived a life of extreme poverty in his past life was suddenly reincarnated as a nobleman's youngest son one day.

"Alright! I'm rich now!"

His elation was short-lived. The place he had been reincarnated into was the financially troubled Poor Baron's family!?

His father showed no interest in him whatsoever. His birth mother had passed away. The eldest son bullied him relentlessly, and the second son did nothing to stop it. To be honest, the situation was even more severe than in his previous life.

"This is quite the reincarnation! I need to acquire the strength to stand on my own while I still can!"

With determination, Hisui's new life began.

He was granted three powers by three goddesses that shouldn't have been able to coexist within him.
He used cheats to defeat formidable enemies.
He helped troubled girls and ended up with a harem.

Noble title? Reputation? Territory?
He desired freedom more than any of those things!

The youth seeking tranquility found himself swept up in the extraordinary. <<less

The protagonist, Ganma Snipe, is an archer.... more>>

One day, he’s expelled from his S-Rank Adventurer Party as an incompetent who doesn’t do anything.

In fact, however, there were many times when they were saved by Ganma’s covering fire.

However, because Ganma’s sniping was so fast, and because he took down the enemies from ultra-long range, the members of the party were unable to appreciate his meritorious deeds.

After being kicked out of the party, on his way out of the Royal Capital, helps a carriage attacked by monsters.

Inside were Mabel, a female friend from school, and Artemis, the Imperial Princess.

[I’m here to scout you!]
[You are an excellent sniper. We would be delighted if you would join our Empire’s military.]
Meanwhile, Twilight Dragon, which has lost Ganma, is collapsing due to the loss of their excellent rear guard. <<less

A [Summoner] who possesses [summoned beasts] from birth.... more>>

The summoned beasts that everyone possesses are good partners with various abilities, and the higher the rank of the summoned beast, the stronger the one who possesses it, making it an admired existence.

Albero, the youngest member of the remote noble Rushout family, had the lowest of the low as his summoned beast, a tiny [Mole] that could fit in the palm of his hand.

Albero, scorned by his family, and Ashe, his childhood friend who owns a high-ranking summoned beast, both enroll in the [Asgard Summoning Academy] to become summoners together.

However, the true story begins when Albero, who actually possesses an incredible summoned beast, starts his school life.

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This is the story of a boy who loses everything and gains the strongest power, leading his school life. <<less

“The identity of that hero – the ‘Black Knight’ – is actually the disgrace of the Marquis family. I heard that, Master.”... more>>

“ Damn it!!!!”

In a noble knight family that has produced many talented people, including heroes and knight commanders, there was a boy.

Adele had no talents and lived a self-indulgent life, and for this reason, both his family and the world called him a “disgrace”

However, it turns out that Adele is actually a hero who has been saving people – a “black knight.”

“Oh no, if this continues, I will be given a free one-way ticket to the carriage road ……!”

“It seems that the head of the house and his family are rushing back to the mansion, so there is no escape.”

If word spreads that the disgrace of the marquis family is actually a hero who has saved the lives of others, he will definitely be made to play an active role as a knight because of his family’s status.

If that happens, the carefree life he wants will be far away.

So…

“That’s right, let’s run away to the academy!”

The school is a boarding school for three years.

It is the perfect place to escape to until things cool down.

Therefore, Adele decided to enter the school.

However…

“Huh!? Are they seriously going to expel me if I don’t put my mind to it?!”

“Fufu, then you have no choice but to be serious, …… master♪”

The best academy in the kingdom is a merits-based school that refuses to accept the weak.

What will happen if that “Black Knight” gets serious?

And even though the hero attends the school, he is still kind, but will he be able to leave the troubled people he encounters one after another, such as princesses, saints, and siblings he hasn’t seen in a long time?

“I don’t think you can. …… Well, that’s the reason why I fell in love with you♪”

“Hmm? What did you say?” <<less

A man whose soul was traded among the gods without his consent was forced to go to another world.
He was told that he could have his wish fulfilled to make up for taking him there without his consent, and he asked for "chīto nouryoku o kure (give me a cheat ability / チート能力をくれ)".
However, what he was given was not a cheat powerful, game-breaking ability, but a moderately high position and a moderately high ability.... more>>

"Who asked 'chii to nōryoku o kure (Give me status and abilities / 地位と能力をくれ)'? I said 'chīto nōryoku o kure (Give me a cheat ability / チート能力をくれ)'!"

Starting from a mishearing of God, he struggled to make his life in the other world, and if he didn't have cheat ability, he at least tried to do something with knowledge cheat, but it seems that things are different in the other world...?

This is a tale of man who does not have overwhelming cheat abilities, but makes full use of his moderately high position and moderately high abilities to develop the remote area that has become his territory, while struggling moderately. <<less

*Please be aware that the following text contains potentially sensitive content and themes. Reader discretion is advised. *
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"Let's get a divorce."

I thought it would end like this.

For him, this marriage was a duty and a responsibility. He said he could do without someone like me.

But the night I filed for divorce...

"You want a divorce when you feel like this?"

My husband snapped and changed completely.

His usual polite, considerate demeanor was nowhere to be seen.
And although I was afraid of the changes in his attitude, my body strangely responded.

With force, a thick hand slid inside my tensed thigh. <<less

Luca Salvatore wakes up and finds himself reborn in the world of his favorite game.... more>>

The Dukes of Salvatore were the most powerful family of geniuses in the MMORPG [The Monochrome Sword].

At the same time, however, the Dukes of Salvatore were also a family of villains who intervened in the main scenario.

“Villains destined to be defeated……good. I’ll reap the bad ending and the original protagonist !”

Despite a certain hopelessness, Luca, as a baby, decides to become the strongest.

At the root of it all was the gamer spirit that he had played through in his previous life.

And the scenario that stands in his way.

The protagonist of the original story who would be the antagonist.

The vicious brother and sister who are trying to kill him.

With the knowledge of his previous life and his insatiable spirit of exploration—he destroys them all ! <<less

Kanato is a commoner who retains the memory of his previous life. He has cheat-like abilities, so he hunts monsters in secret to earn money to pay for his beloved little sister's magic school tuition fees, whom he dotes on greatly. Together, they lead a peaceful, slow-life.... more>>

However, his life takes a turn for the worse when he encounters the strongest noble lady in the country and is admitted to the same magic school. He also ends up getting involved with the (big-breasted) princess of the kingdom, cursed by envious noble boys, dotes on by the (big-breasted) queen of an enemy country and witnesses his (big-breasted) little sister awakening. <<less

One day, I found myself reincarnated in an 18+ game world full of powers and magics.... more>>

In this world, I have been reincarnated as a character known as the ‘Worst Scum in History’.

My character’s name is actually ‘Ultos’ but players usually refer to him as ‘Scum’. He is hated not only by the players but also by the game developers. From any perspective, he is truly a despicable character who is destined to meet a tragic end.

And so, I who have been reincarnated as Ultos in this game world thought,

I have no choice but to do it.

I have to do the complete opposite of everything Ultos does.

I must not do any scummy move 'Scum' does and change its character into a sincere, pure-hearted mob character!!!

However, my knowledge of the original story is quite hazy, one wrong step can lead straight to a future of death.

Even in such circumstances, I have no choice but to live as 'Scum' in this 18+ game world.

For the sake of my bright future, I need to be careful of everything I do.

I wish not to stand out and live peacefully in this world, however, I somehow end up creating countless of connections and conflicts with the other characters. <<less

Ever long has young nobleman Rolf Buckmann dreamt of knighthood, losing himself in stories of endless errantry and grand gallantry. But that dream seemed ever a dream when his life came crashing down—upon the rite of the Roun of Orisons, Rolf was met with silence from all-goddess Yoná, Most Divine, and thus spurned of Her gift of odyl: the spring of magick strength, to all of whom heretofore were graced.... more>>

Branded as an aberration and heretic both, Rolf leaves his scornful family and embarks on a tortured path to knighthood, along with Emilie Mernesse, his beloved and now formerly betrothed. Together, they navigate a society mired in cruelty and contradiction, and find themselves faced with dilemmas that threaten to upturn their lives forevermore. <<less

Wade, a boy born in the slums and raised by terrible parents, finds a glimmer of hope when he becomes an apprentice adventurer. Enduring grueling training, he’s promised to be taught magic if he perseveres.... more>>

On the day of his fateful magic instruction, while others are granted promising fire and water magic, Wade receives what seems like the worst of luck—a magic called “Slow Magic.”

In despair upon realizing it’s a spell that makes him clumsy, Wade recalls memories of his past life as a corporate s*ave.

“Huh? ‘Slow Magic’? That sounds like gravity magic, a powerful spell!”

Yes! In this underdeveloped world, where the concept of gravity is largely unknown, Wade is underestimated.

Determined, Wade faces his newfound gravity magic head-on. Increasing his own weight boosts his attack power, while being lighter makes him more agile. He can even float lighter than air and pseudo-create objects by manipulating gravity’s focal point.

Thus, despite ridicule, Wade uses gravity to overcome those who mock him, defeat goblins, and even topple boss monsters.

Teaming up with a fellow unpopular magic user and a boy aspiring to be a hero, Wade delves deeper and deeper into dungeons in search of thrilling battles against the strongest foes. <<less