Two horns, golden eyes, sharp claws, but a height of only 40cm!?... more>>

Enter the Yase family, caught in the shadows of history with the ability to employ the use of fantastic demons. The prime member of the family was the young demon master Tokimori, and his partner was the small demon Yato.

“When I kiss Tokimori’s lips, I feel energized. Because Tokimori is so cute.”

Yato declares boldly as he absorbs himself completely in sexually harassing him by licking his nipples, or sliding into his underwear. Even though he gives him a headache everyday, whenever Tokimori is in danger, Yato’s body goes through an unusual transformation…!? <<less

Set in early-20th century China, this story takes off in the port city of Tientsin (Tianjin) that is divided into lands called concessions and owned... more>> by several foreign powers. Shen Liangsheng is a charismatic and cunning playboy, a son of a rich businessman, who has profits as his top priority. He meets Ch'in Ching, an average school teacher who appears mild but actually holds a patriotic heart for his home. The two cross paths and sparks fly. But will their love hold strong through the imminent forces that will tear the country apart...? <<less

Bai Pingting has always been contrary to the saying, “A woman’s virtue is ignorance.” ... more>>

Although she serves the Marquess of Jing-An as a maid, she leads a life far richer than most women. Her plain appearance is not what defines her — but her intelligence, far beyond many wise men.

Although Chu Beijie was an enemy general, she still cannot help being attracted to this man, despite the many lies and conspiracies…but between love and loyalty, she must make a choice. She can only hope that man’s love for her isn’t as deep as she thought.

One is a soul who seemingly destroys peace while the other aspires to be the sword that saves. Between them, lies a mountain of hate…

Who of the two most cunning people on earth cast the trap and just who captured the other? <<less

Every male or female that entered the bar, all hoped to become the center of attention. However, Tang Xin Lian was the opposite. Undoubtedly receding to sit in a corner alone, dressed suitably but not sexily, yet she still managed to attract the gaze of Zhong Zhen Dong. Let’s not talk about the fact that she only ordered a glass of milk at the bar, she had a pair of clear and innocent big eyes that brought about mischief in others!... more>>

Against expectations, this little white rabbit had the courage to walk over with milk in hand, and opened her mouth in hopes of hiring him as her fake husband. Furthermore, it included food and housing, but not sleeping together. The only condition was to help her fend off a “bad peach!” (a bad relationship)

~Tsk tsk tsk~ (Sound of clicking one’s tongue). How can one survive without knowing the viciousness (dangers) of mankind? Just let him, this big, feral wolf, personally teach the dangers of playing with fire.

She said she wasn’t interested in men? It doesn’t matter, it’s okay as long as he’s interested in her!

She said she doesn’t want to marry? He doesn’t care about a person’s status, he’s satisfied to be able to love her everyday!

Her son is from a previous marriage? Even if she had 100 sons, it wouldn’t matter! Furthermore, this 8-year old little rascal was very useful; can tease, can play with, can act as a hostage.

She was completely in the palm of his hand. He watched the little white rabbit still not obediently submitting and returning under the wolf’s claws quietly as his dessert! <<less

A young man is being forced to cross-dress as a bride to replace his young lady who refused to marry since she already had her... more>> own lover.
And the groom had prepared a surprise for the supposed bride, yet he was the one who got the surprise for the bride he had imagined was not as his imagined before, ---personality wise.
So, the life of the counterfeit bride and 'her' groom began.
With both party having their own secret, how would their life like? <<less

Hao Yan Che is an immortal and Yuan Gun Gun is a mortal.... more>>

Hao Yan Che’s parents saves Yuan Gun Gun’s life. Yuan Gun Gun’s parents agrees to let Yuan Gun Gun marry Hao Yan Che when she turns eighteen.

Yuan Gun Gun loves cooking and taking care of animals.

If Hao Yan Che rejects Yuan Gun Gun, he can return her to her parents. <<less

Interview (YGZ – Father, ZZ – Mother, ZW – Son)... more>>

1. What is something you carry everywhere with you?

YGZ: A gun.

ZZ: I prefer being indoors, specifically inside a lab.

ZW: Anything that has access to the internet.

2. What is your favorite hobby?

YGZ: Shooting.

ZZ: Experimenting.

ZW: Hacking.

3. What is your worst fear?

YGZ: My wife’s cooking.

ZZ: My lab burning.

ZW: No access to the internet.

4. What is your spirit animal and why?

YGZ: A Bigfoot – has hands to hold a gun.

ZZ: An eagle – has good vision, useful for observing.

ZW: A Spider – can spin a web.

5. What is your biggest regret?

YGZ: Letting my wife escape after our first night.

ZZ: My son being a genius. I chose YGZ to be the father of my child because I thought he was a limbo.

ZW: Not reuniting my parents sooner. <<less

She is foolish enough, s*upid enough, idiotic enough. ... more>>

Whatever it takes, it makes him want to possess and capture the attention of “her music”.

To the extent that he couldn’t ignore her anymore as if she is air.

Wanting to get closer to her, wanting to take all of her, but damn, she is afraid and trembles at him.

He doesn’t want to wait anymore “for the lyric”, and at her side he feels so restless.

But this absent-minded girl, unexpectedly being so foolish, asked him–why I am so special? <<less

Yeho is a distant relative to a king in a small kingdom. Even though he is a distant relative, his house was very poor, and his mother was addicted to gambling. One day North Empire asked for Princess Sooyoung to be a concubine of an old Emperor because she was known for her beauty. But the king really loved his daughter so instead he ordered Yeho's older sister to disguise as Princess Sooyoung and marry the old Emperor. ... more>>

Yeho told his sister to run away with her lover, and his sister had to leave her younger brother alone with his mother. After she ran away, Yeho asked his mother to give the things back to the king that she got for trying to sell her daughter, but his mother already used the gifts to pay off her gambling debt. He was trying to give the gifts back to the king to take away his order, but now he can't do that anymore. He tells his mother to run away, and he disguises as his sister to go to North Empire.

After he got there, he was trying to tell the Emperor the truth and take away his life, but the Emperor went out for few days to look around his empire. When the emperor came back, he wasn't as old as he thought. <<less

Relying on my outstanding looks and celebrated family’s social standing, I engage in intriguing battles in the financial markets. Carefree and mischievously, stirred up some trouble.... more>>

Rong family’s guileless and sincere eldest son, Rong YuJiang ignited in me noble aspirations like never before.

I do all I can, using all my wiles, throwing myself behind him in the Rong family struggle for inheritance. Was it my compassion for the weak? Was it my delight in an amusing situation?

Or was it due to another reason for which I am unwilling to admit, that I have already fallen in love with him… <<less

There are 5 books on the 6 sworn brothers in a serial called streamer (流光系列). ‘They are rich, handsome and powerful. These book are on various types of love as well as on the bond and mateship between the brothers. Book on 3rd and 5th brothers.... more>>

Qin Song:小禽兽 (6th brother) & Han Ting Ting: 小土馒头- They have a contractual marriage but Qin Song has never found a girl like Ting Ting who he is willing to spend 24 hours a day. He thinks it is because of their close proximity so he is slowly falling in love with her. In actual fact, it is love at first sight as there are so many candidates prettier than her yet he selected her. They are a match made in heaven, destined to be together. <<less

A story about a general with insomnia, and a girl who is looking for husband to keep her tea house.

Kusumi Chiharu gets a message one day that he has been selected as a Monster Tamer, and he is prompted to select his first partner. He thinks little of the message until he receives a giant package the following day. He assumes it's the p*rn books he ordered, but the huge box ends up containing the unconscious body of a near-naked girl! She's a ghoul named Zonmi, who intends to fight beside him as his partner.... more>>

However, it turns out that other hot girls at his mostly-male high school are also magical entities, and Zonmi may not be the only one who wants to fight by his side! <<less

After time did I come to realise that there’s always that one person in this world who may have only been by your side for a short while, but would take an eternity to forget. Tong Xue understands that to this world,... more>>

She is condemned, despised, seen as worthless and evil, labelled a third party. It’s just, deeply hidden and entwined, entanglements with the three men in her life, would be more perplexing than she could ever imagine. <<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

Xia Mo and Luo Xi are orphans, both having met each other at their adoptive parents’ home. Because of the shadows remaining from their childhood, they are both shrouded in the midst of wariness. However, when Xia Mo and her brother meet an embarrassing situation during a singing competition, Luo Xi helps them out, and the iciness that separates both of them gradually melts. Seeing what has happened, as well as in an attempt to break both of them up, Ou Chen, who deeply loves Xia Mo and is the heir to the company that founded their school, sends Luo Xi to England to study…... more>>

Five years later, Luo Xi has become a superstar, with a countless number of fans to his name. Xia Mo having become an orphan once again as her adoptive parents died the year Luo Xi left, is a new artist of a records company and meets Luo Xi. Ou Chen on the other hand, having lost his memory of Xia Mo five years ago due to a car accident, also sees Xia Mo once again as well. With all three main characters back on the scene and their disputes of love and hate, what will happen between them then? Who will Xia Mo pick in the end? <<less

To impress the girl he has a crush on, Kouichi (a high schooler) lets her use his address in a gay ad. Soon, a reply comes, and Kouichi finds himself meeting with the man he made a joke of, intending to reject him. But he was surprised to find out that the man is actually a teacher in his school! Hirokazu is a really nice man. He seemed so lonely that Kouichi just couldn't find it in himself to hurt him. One date leads to another, and Kouichi falls for his teacher for real... the problem is, Hirokazu doesn’t know that Kouichi is a student at his workplace.... more>>

A sweet, down-to-earth story.

(The book art is quite atrocious, ignore it and read chapter 1.) <<less

In order to save the world, adventurer Lindy entered the Demon Forest to seek the Seven-Coloured Jewel. When she was captured by demonic tent**les, her... more>> guild member Sharozen appeared. After being bathed in the light of the Jewel, he realised his feelings for Lindy. He then proceeded to assault the Lindy before him …… and so goes the simple yet perfect ero ero tale. <<less

“I already have a child with another man.”... more>>

It was a lie made in order to refuse the proposal of the leader of the most feared mercenary company in the entire country. But his response was unexpected.

“It doesn’t matter who the child is. You can just give birth. In exchange, I’ll take you, Princess.”

She couldn’t understand.

What could this man possibly want with the princess of a failing nation? <<less

She was reborn in the alien world and existed in the form of half-human and half-vampire. Unfortunately, she was recognized by neither race. Survival required... more>> disguise. As time went by, she found she was having a grand mission and she needed to save the world which would be dominated by the Magic Race. Right at this moment, the original owner of her body started coming to life and it was in no way an ordinary human being. <<less

Jin Yura, once just a friend’s younger sister, seemed like a perfectly suitable marriage partner, unnecessary of the bothersome affairs of romance.... more>>

“What should I call you now? ‘Honey’ perhaps?”

An unexpected minor commotion led to a contractual marriage between Baek I-hyun and Jin Yura.

“I guess ‘Honey’ it is.”

“Call me by my name, like you used to. Please.”

“Yura.”

Yura couldn’t help but hold her breath, wondering if her name had always sounded so sweet.

Was it I-hyun’s voice or her own ears that were the problem?

“Like this?” Yura struggled to look at I-hyun’s smiling eyes.

“Y-Yes.”

She turned her head away, biting her lip, as a deep shadow loomed over her face.

I-hyun had closed the distance in a flash, his head tilted slightly to match her gaze.

“Why, why are you doing this?”

Retreating step by step, Yura found herself blocked by the bookshelf, unable to move further.

I-hyun whispered closely in front of Yura, “I like ‘Honey’ better.”

With a soft, sultry sound, Yura’s voice broke.

She had never imagined that she would be kissing I-hyun.

His skillful lead and the hand wrapped around her waist felt so natural.

Yura’s head spun with I-hyun’s deep breaths enveloping her.

A two-year contract marriage, supposedly the ideal time for growing apart, began rather abruptly.

Could they really reach the final station of divorce unscathed? <<less

The young and rich Vanessa Rio Perez glimmered with happiness as she dared to hope about starting her happily ever after once she marries her dream man, Allen Travis Fajardo.... more>>

But she was wrong.

Her arranged marriage with the airline heir didn’t work out. She woke up everyday to a marriage where abyss and emptiness held the reins. He grew more and more distant as every month passed by.

That provoked her to commit one mistake – a mistake that welled his heart up with hate and shattered their marriage even more. <<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

“Nice to meet you, I’m Yoon Hwayoung.”... more>>

The man, more beautiful than a woman, smiled like a flower. Gyuwon, his bodyguard, flushed up to his ears with his head bowed. Nearly two meters tall, lean muscles, bronze skin, tall nose, pronounced cupid’s bow, thick eyebrows, and narrow eyes… This shy man’s appearance was too hideous despite being a bodyguard. Born with an athletic physique and senses, he made a living as a mercenary, but stopped because had such a complex that he planned on getting plastic surgery.

Compared to him, Hwayoung was beautiful. With an amazingly beautiful face, fantastic body, and a well-paid job, he was the third son of the Yoon Group, a nationwide gang syndicate. He was being stalked for his exquisite charm. The Yoon Group hires Gyuwon to protect their beloved, youngest family member and reluctantly welcomes him, but Hwayoung’s eyes immediately shone. To Hwayoung who wanted to raise a big, strong, pretty cat, Gyuwon was the ideal man he had been looking for.

One day, he followed Hwayoung into a gay, exclusive SM club, “DUNGEON,” while guarding him.

“Do you know what I’m best at? Recognizing masochists. Must be instinctual.”

Hwayoung looked at Gyuwon with a kind but cruel smile. Seeing at a glance that Gyuwon was an SMer with an inclination for being a gay sub, Hwayoung suggested that they be play partners… Gyuwon realized that the ideal type he’d always wanted was right in front of him, and felt that he would unconditionally obey Hwayoung. He weakly resisted, but when Hwayoung’s hand touched him, a groan escaped his throat.

“Your crying voice is really lovely, Gyuwon.”

Gyuwon’s back felt sweetly numb. The oncoming pain from was just a prelude to sweet pleasure. <<less

As tragedy befalls Xin Siyue, she soon finds herself transmigrated into a novel world as a character. To her disappointment, she became the villainess who obsessively chased after the male protagonist while scheming to tear apart his relationship with his beloved. ... more>>

To avoid her death route, Xin Siyue carefully avoided the male and female protagonists at every turn. Instead, she went off on her own to enjoy life. But somewhere along the way, she made a mistake-- the male protagonist took notice of her!

Xin Siyue’s eyes teared up as she was being kissed in Chen Sinan’s arms. ‘No! This wasn’t in the plot!’ <<less