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

Crazy paranoid game NPC Gong X s*upid cute little beauty Shou... more>>

Because he mistook NPCs as teammates, it caused the game worlds to collapse, Chu Chen’an was forcibly resurrected by the horror game system. And his cannon fodder task had changed from carrying the damage for the main character to completing all the tasks for the main character!

Chu Chen’an:… Second death experience card Σ (O_O;)

– Chu Chen’an and his “teammate” met again. At this time, NPC Qin Jue was sitting leisurely, holding in his arms… Chu Chen’an’s original body that already cold. Qin Jue patted his cold back with his pale finger bones, “Okay, I’m here, baby, don’t afraid…”

That scene, was strange but with a touch of warmth …… It was weird as hell!

Between ghosts and gods, Chu Chen’an and Qin Jue were facing each other. Qin Jue’s eyes were light, and he suddenly pinched his neck. Chu Chen’an’s eyes trembled, and the corners of his eyes turned red. He was finished. Qin Jue approached, and gradually… blo-odthirstily, he smiled. “I found you, little liar.” <<less

Mingzhu was an unfavored concubine-born daughter inside her family. One day, she caught the eye of his Highness, the Crown Prince, and was directly sent to his bed. She became his outside mistress. For four or five years, she was locked up in a small courtyard without seeing the outside world. Until one day.... more>>

The crown prince was going to marry a wife and without any hesitation granted her a cup of poisoned wine. Only then did Mingzhu realize that she was just a toy he kept to relieve his boredom. After her rebirth, Mingzhu from the bottom of her heart had only one wish : to escape from the cold and heartless crown Prince.

The man despised her for her status that was too low and thus couldn’t marry her. She said “It’s alright”. The man saw that she was well-behaved and sensible, and loved her even more, saying “I will take care of you for the rest of my life.”

Mingzhu pretended to be moved on the surface, but when the time was right, she carried her pregnant belly and immediately ran away. After the person ran away, the prince only then deeply experienced how to write the word regret. <<less

Zerg-in-human-skin (scum) gong x Human soldier shou

“I know that this is a bad thing. Despite knowing there’s a possibility of conception, I’m doing things like consenting to being embraced…”... more>>

Takahito was held down with overwhelming power, confined and assaulted by the Head of the Gosford werewolf family – Arthur.

If things go on like this he will probably become pregnant…

Tormented by such anxieties on one hand, on the other hand although the man was his enemy of the same gender, Takahito was drawn to the strong, masculine, and filled with a leader’s charm Arthur and who seemed to feel the same attraction.

However, the other werewolves of the Gosford Family are ferociously standing in the way in front of these two people…!?

(This book is a continuation of the story told in Affection: Call of the King. It is necessary to first read that book for the story to make sense.) <<less

One day one of the twins born between the werewolf mother Hayato and the human father Gamon, Takahito was suddenly abducted by the Gosford family... more>> of werewolves from England. The present head of the family, the pack Alpha Arthur was a muscular, ruthless man. His amber eyes gave off a strong radiance like that of a predator hunting for his prey. Arthur informed Takahito that though he was a man his body was capable of conception. And thus: “You will conceive, and give birth to my child,” he ferociously pronounced as such and forcibly embraced Takahito… <<less

The enchanting and beautiful big brother’s mouth lifted up into a demonic smile, spitting out cruel and sorrowful words. “Take it out, don’t leave an intact corpse!”... more>>

The cold second brother with the icy eyes continuously bled alongside the dying and suffering man.

Their eyes were purple and enchanting. They were this world’s devils, banished by the people.

When they gained strength, they retaliated by destroying the heavens and exterminating the earth.

She was a girl who mistakenly entered another world. She’s their salvation and is the only one that must be obtained at all costs.

Overbearingly possessive and absolutely unrestrained indulgent pampering as long as she stayed by their side.

A gentle as jade man, a faint and dedicated guard.

There were those who liked it silent.

What is the type of love? <<less

Not only did college student Xia Chuan have stage II advanced straight male cancer, he even had severe h*mophobia, much less being able to stand the existence of fujoshis. But then, he suddenly met with the greatest crisis of his life—... more>>

After waking up, he actually grew an organ only a girl would have between his perineum!

Was this not a dream?

Impossible…

Xia Chuan couldn’t stop his brain from recalling an ancient post on Baidu:

What if you turned into a girl one day?

—First, show your brothers a good time!

De! Fi! Nite! Ly! Not!!!! Xia Chuan pulled up his pants with gritted teeth and swore to defend his v**ginity to the death. <<less

She died in her prime as the Queen of Song.... more>>

After being reincarnated, she becomes a simple trainee.

Losing her former glory? It doesn't matter—no one can compete with her voice as a beautiful singer.

Mocked by her lowly birth? It doesn't matter—her true identity is enough to make the whole world tremble.

She owes huge debts? It doesn't matter...

A powerful boss once whispered to her, "Your debt will disappear if you become my woman."

But the proud her would reply, "I'm sorry. I would sell my art, but not myself." <<less

As a person who transmigrated into a novel written by himself, Qin Kaiyi experiences a huge pressure and burden.... more>>

Even more so, he transmigrated as the villain and is forced to follow the plot. Qin Kaiyi expresses that he doesn’t want to write novels anymore.

Qin Kaiyi: “WTF. transmigrating into the villain and being forced to follow the plot. Just let it be. Shen Feixiao, can you get the f*ck down from my body???”

Shen Feixiao: “Shixiong, I won’t.”

Alright, actually this is just a s*upid story about transmigrating into his own novel as the villain and getting pushed down by his own protagonist. <<less

Shen Jue was punished for his misdeeds and had to go through the suffering of reincarnation. In order to break free from this cycle, he had no choice but to kill those beautiful heartthrobs, and before doing it, he had to attack and seize the other party and have the other party willingly die for him.... more>>

It’s just that, gradually, those heartthrobs who were captured have all blackened…

Shen Jue: Wait, aren’t you the protagonist shou?

Hearthrob *sneering*: We all have the same parts, so who’s to say I have to be the bottom?

(When two lovers meet, one must top!) <<less