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They met online. They stayed up talking for hours. They never meant to fall in love. Lily is quiet and careful with her heart. Solace is everything she’s not — bold, distant, and just out of reach. But behind the screens and shy laughter, something begins to bloom. Slowly. Tenderly. Undeniably. When distance, timing, and life itself begin to pull them apart, both are left with a question neither can answer: Is love enough to hold on — or must some feelings be left to fate?

Ren has never known kindness. He grew up alone in the slums, learning to survive by staying out of sight and trusting no one. One night, he stumbles into a strange tunnel and finds a hidden shrine forgotten by time. There, he sees a black cat with golden eyes and hears a voice inside his head. The shrine is more than it seems. So is the cat. As Ren is pulled into something ancient and mysterious, he must decide if he's willing to take a different step in life or keep running from the world that hurt him. Because the city doesn't care if he lives or dies, but something in the dark might.

In a world where only a rare few are born as Viran, gifted with elemental power drawn from their life force — Vira — strength is everything. Ren is a Viran born with a core water affinity — a bond to the ocean's grace, weight, and silence. But beneath the surface of his gift lies a deeper struggle: an affliction that isolates him, warps how others see him, and clouds how he sees himself. When tragedy tears through his life, Ren is set adrift — wounded, and uncertain of his place in the world. In the wake of loss, he begins to seek meaning not just in his power, but in his identity. And as the world around him hardens, he finds purpose not only in destruction, but in reshaping water into something more — something powerful, something whole. As enemies rise and the balance and essence of Vira begins to shift, Ren must quickly grow to gain dominion over his element if he wants to survive — and protect those who still matter. Join Ren on his journey as he struggles with his affliction and grows his power — one stage, one tide, one choice at a time.

En el corazón de un volcán, el palacio de hadas mecánico dejado por los antiguos anhelaba un sucesor. La madre sacrificó su vida para obtener el tesoro del sello del palacio de hadas, confiándolo a Ning Zhuo en su lecho de muerte. ¡Sello de Corazón de Buda Demonio! Entregarse a la iluminación y a otros a la demonio. El portador del sello, al grabar ligeramente el Sello del Corazón Demonio, podría controlar los mecanismos como si fueran plumas. Mientras otros lo manejaban, exhaustos en espíritu y pesados en mente; Ning Zhuo podía comandarlo con facilidad, ligero y gracioso como en un baile. Ning Zhuo dijo: "Madre, ¡tu hijo seguramente cumplirá tu confianza y reclamará ese palacio de hadas!" De hecho: El encuentro casual con un secreto animado, donde la habilidad se fusiona con la lógica suprema. Universos que se abren a nuevos reinos, donde la belleza natural rivaliza con los cielos. Campanas antiguas transmiten la ley, bailando bajo la pura radiación de la luna. Con la verdadera forma encarnando mil cosas, ¡quién en el mundo podría contender!

Between one heartbeat and the next, Ren's life shattered—and a new one began in its place. Waking beneath a sky of swirling indigo clouds, Ren finds himself in a body that is not his own, with memories that feel like they belong to someone else. His name is the only anchor he has, but even that feels like a lie. The world around him is a tapestry of wonder and terror: rivers that shimmer like molten glass, forests that pulse with life, and shadows that whisper of ancient, hungry things. Magic flows through this land like blood through veins, sustaining hidden kingdoms and drawing monsters from the depths of the wilderness. Alone, with no allies and no way to return to his own world, Ren must navigate this strange and perilous realm. But survival is only the beginning. Whispers of a prophecy speak of a stranger who will either save or doom this world, and Ren's arrival has not gone unnoticed. As he struggles to piece together his fractured identity, he becomes a pawn in a game of power between rival factions who seek to use him for their own ends. With each step, Ren uncovers fragments of his past and the secrets of this new world. But the more he learns, the more he realizes that his presence here is no accident. To find his way home, he must embrace the magic within him—a power that could be his salvation or his undoing. In a world where trust is as rare as true names, Ren must decide who to believe, who to fight, and who to become. For in this land of beauty and danger, the line between hero and monster is as thin as the blade of a sword.

Ren Kuroda, a college student and hardcore gamer, finally conquers Eternal Souls: Last Judgment, an unbeatable RPG, only to be met with a strange message on his screen. “Congratulations, Champion. Would you like to unlock the bonus stage?” When he clicks "Yes," he is transported straight into the game world, reborn as Terence Ross, the overlooked third son of a minor noble family. Realizing he’s just an extra in a world teetering on ruin, Ren trains relentlessly to survive the coming chaos. However, life wasn’t smooth sailing. He was soon engaged to Lilith Underwood, the girl destined to become the game’s final boss, the Third Great Calamity. To avoid her devastating future, Ren takes a risky approach, trying to make Lilith emotionally dependent on him in the hopes of anchoring her humanity. Yet, his plan backfires spectacularly. Lilith’s attachment becomes a fierce obsession, one that could be just as dangerous as her dark powers. Now, as doom inches closer, Ren faces a double-edged crisis. He must keep Lilith’s powers in check while somehow surviving her unrelenting need to keep him by her side. In a world where even heroes fall, can an extra rewrite his fate? Or will he be claimed by the calamity he tried to prevent? ---- Join the discord: https://discord.gg/m5ZNWqG3ZP

An ordinary girl named Yumi is transferred to a new school in the hope of starting life from scratch. But instead of a friendly reception, she is faced with cruel ridicule and harassment. Every day becomes a challenge, and there seems to be no way out. Everything changes when Ren, the most popular guy in school, gets in her way, surrounded by attention and adoration. It would seem that they have nothing in common, but one chance encounter turns everything upside down. Ren, contrary to expectations, turns out to be not what everyone thinks. Behind the mask of confidence lies a sensitive and kind person who decides to help Yumi. He becomes her protector, and then something more. But will their nascent feeling be able to overcome school gossip, envy, and past resentments? And will Yumi be able to believe in herself when the whole world seems to be against her?

Ayaka Takahashi is the driving force behind a prosperous anime production company in the center of Tokyo, where aspiration and artistic talent flourish. She is always in charge and fiercely committed to perfection, but one chilly winter night, a chance encounter upends her entire world. Ayaka finds Ren Saito, a charming but homeless man with a deep, captivating voice, while looking for relief from a tense business meeting. Ayaka makes a snap decision that could alter their lives because she is intrigued by him and feels an unexplainable attraction to him. Her quest to find the ideal voice for her upcoming anime project quickly turns into something much more significant. Ayaka's regimented life and Ren's enigmatic past clash, but their developing bond breaks down the cold walls separating them. Ayaka finds herself doubting the barriers she has put up around her heart as Ren literally and figuratively rediscovers his voice. Fate has brought them together in the middle of long winter nights and snow-covered streets. Will Ayaka's fear of being vulnerable and Ren's ghosts destroy their relationship as it blossoms? KOE: A Winter's Melody is a gentle, endearing story about second chances, unanticipated love, and the soul-healing power of a voice.

Hao Ren was born in another world and has lived for over twenty-two years being nothing but a definition of the word, average. After a high school reunion, the young man sat down on the beach shore, and mumbled to the sky, "God of Novels, you are unfair. I spent forty years of my life doing nothing but reading books and stories written by others. I worked hard to manifest this rebirth, and yet you did not bless me with anything. Why?" A voice echoed in his mind, "Host, you have the Omnipotent Husband System." Hao Ren scoffed and scolded the system, "What is the use of having you when you are not even active? Are you shitting with me, you bastard?!" The system replied, "Host the condition for activating the system is to get married." Hao Ren could not handle it anymore and cried out loud as he complained about this condition. He was not good-looking, and neither was he wealthy, who was going to marry him? Tired, he spent the on the beach. When he was returning home, he passed by the marriage registering center. He sighed for his fate but suddenly, a beautiful lady asked him, "Hey, do you have any identity card on you?" Hao Ren nodded in a daze, and the lady dragged him inside the office. The young man was yet to register what happened to him when an automated voice sounded, "Host, congratulations on getting married. Omnipotent Husband System is now activated." ... Years later, Hao Ren became an entity many people wished to meet. However, Hao Ren never stayed outside, to everything he had one reply, "I have to go home and cook for my wife." Would you like to know his journey from an average to an over-achieving person standing at the apex of power and prestige? ... Author's Note: If you guys wish to discuss the book with your co-readers, or have suggestions for me on how to improve the story, you can reach me out on discord. Discord: chasing_dream06

Demi keluarganya, Ren memulai perjalanan dalam VRMMORPG populer, COVENANT, yang menggunakan mata uang dalam permainan secara real-time. Namun, sebagai pemain biasa yang hanya tahu cara mengumpulkan informasi, dia ditempatkan dalam peran pendukung. Seiring dengan meledaknya popularitas permainan dan setiap perusahaan bernilai miliaran dolar berinvestasi dalam permainan ini, keadaan menjadi semakin buruk bagi Ren. Karena banyaknya informasi yang dia kumpulkan, cheat, rahasia, quest, dan bug yang dia temukan, dia diam dalam ketakutan untuk menjual informasi tersebut ke guild lain. Namun, diberi kesempatan kedua, dia kembali ke masa lalu ketika ayahnya masih hidup dan COVENANT baru saja memulai fase awalnya. Kali ini . . . dia tidak akan menjadi orang di pinggir yang mengumpulkan informasi setiap hari selama sepuluh tahun. Dilengkapi dengan pengetahuan permainan yang dia kumpulkan, dia akan menjadi . . . seorang Alkemis! Chrono Mage? Djin Master? Summoner? Necromancer? Chaos Lord? Apa bagusnya mereka? Tentu, mereka adalah kelas yang kuat dan langka dan dicari oleh guild, tapi alkemislah yang menempa artefak dan meramu item langka dan ramuan yang mendapat koin paling banyak pada akhir hari! Ini lebih baik daripada menjadi pandai besi atau pengerajin! Plus, dia bisa menggunakan segala jenis sihir tanpa batasan ras dan kelas! Ini adalah kelas terbaik! Dan tidak ada yang mengetahuinya!

In the town where sea breeze meets falling petals, two hearts begin to awaken. Shiomachi is a quiet coastal town where the cherry blossoms bloom like pink snow each spring, and the salty air carries secrets of the sea. Ren Takahashi — sixteen, quietly talented, with music in his soul and the weight of expectations on his shoulders — lives a simple life in a middle-class family. A gifted guitarist who prefers to keep to himself, Ren’s days are filled with the rhythms of school, home, and the endless horizon beyond the rooftops. Aoi Fujimura, sixteen and endlessly curious, lives just a few streets away. An artist with a heart full of dreams and a sketchbook always in hand, she sees beauty in every detail of their town: the glint of sunlight on the waves, the dance of petals in the wind, the hidden stories of their neighbors. When fate — and a runaway sketchbook — brings Ren and Aoi together beneath the ancient cherry tree at their high school gate, the course of their lives begins to shift. As the seasons change, so too does the world around them, and what starts as chance encounters slowly weaves into something deeper: friendship, first love, and the bittersweet moments that shape who we become. The Wind of the Cherry Blossoms is a tender, coming-of-age romance set against the vivid backdrop of small-town Japan, where every breeze carries a new beginning and every falling petal holds a promise.

Ren Amakawa is an ordinary, painfully shy eighteen-year-old who has never known warmth beyond his books and lonely nights. But his life changes the night he discovers an ancient mirror hidden in his attic — a mirror that doesn’t reflect his dusty room, but a lush, dreamlike world teeming with impossible beauty and forbidden temptations. Drawn through the glass, Ren finds himself in the Mirror World, a realm ruled by seductive beings who crave what he has always guarded — his innocence. There, sensual elf queens, cunning succubi, and mystical priestesses lure him deeper with whispers of pleasure and secrets too intoxicating to resist. Every time he crosses over, Ren’s desires awaken further, feeding the Mirror World’s magic — and binding him tighter to its dangerous temptresses. But behind each teasing kiss and heated touch lies a hidden truth: Ren is not just a visitor. He is the key to an ancient power, a pure vessel in a realm that devours purity for strength. With every surrender, he inches closer to losing himself — or embracing the dark ecstasy that the mirror’s magic promises. In a world where innocence is the greatest treasure, and temptation is a test of will, Ren must choose: shatter the mirror’s hold and return to his empty reality — or step willingly into a fantasy where pleasure is power… and his heart may never escape.

In a world where technology has redefined humanity, the Evergrace twins aren’t just heirs to an empire—they are its most dangerous creation. Born into a dynasty that controls breakthroughs beyond government comprehension, Ren and Yui Evergrace are the perfect heirs: brilliant, beautiful, and engineered to be unstoppable. Enhanced with forbidden biotech, quantum-linked neural implants, and self-replicating nanites, they are more than human—they are the next evolution. But their bond is their most powerful weapon. Yui, the gentle sister who never raises her voice, can kill with a whisper. Her tears dissolve flesh. Her touch rewires minds. And her love for Ren is the only law she obeys. Ren, the charismatic heir who could have anything, wants only one thing: to protect the twisted devotion that defines them. He knows what Yui is—what their family made her—and he has never feared her. Only the world that would try to take her away. When corporate rivals, intelligence agencies, and even their own family begin to question the twins’ loyalty, the Evergrace estate becomes a battlefield of autonomous drones, memory-altering fields, and synthetic plagues. But the true threat isn’t the enemies outside their walls—it’s the fracture growing between them. As Yui’s control over her bioweapons wavers and Ren’s hunger for power grows, they must decide: Will they rule together? Or will the love that made them unstoppable become the flaw that destroys them? — A dark, high-tech gothic tale of twisted devotion, cutting-edge science, and the price of immortality. (Think "Succession" meets "Annihilation," with the psychological tension of "Gone Girl" and the biopunk aesthetic of "Deus Ex.")

She nearly killed me," he muttered. "Not nearly," the man said, stepping forward, his voice laced with timeless gravity. "She was holding back." Ren turned now. "You knew this would happen." The figure's eyes glinted silver. "I knew the First Flame would find the one who walks between. And he would choose." "Lu Quing?" Ren's laugh was hollow. "He's no ordinary man." "No," the figure said slowly. "He is the Remnant." Ren went still. "The what?" "Angel to some. Monster to others. The last of an ancient race who sealed the Gate of Origins with his own blood." He tilted his head. "Even I fear him." Ren gritted his teeth. "And she's falling for him." "It was written," the silver-eyed figure said. "But not how it ends." A pause. "You can still break her," the man continued. "But not with war. With doubt." Ren's smile returned. "I know exactly who to send."

Têm um demônio no quarto do protagonista! Ren está se mudando para um novo apartamento. Lá ele espera viver uma vida colegial tranquila e segura... Mas, tem uma garota coberta com um lençol imundo que se proclama um demônio e tem poderes esquisitos vivendo no mesmo apartamento. Porém, Ren é ateu, como isso pode dar certo?

He was betrayed by blood… and reborn to bid against gods. In his first life, Ren Zian was a war genius destined for greatness—until his master, brother, and fiancée betrayed him on the eve of his ascension. His soul was cast into the void, sold in a divine auction... But fate wasn’t done with him. Reborn with the Chaos Bidding System, Ren Zian awakens in a realm ruled by Celestial Auctions, where power, secrets, and women are traded like divine artifacts. Now, he can outbid gods, break contracts, and steal fates. Each woman he wins through the Waifu Pact isn’t just a lover—they’re legendary warriors, cursed princesses, and divine bloodlines, all holding fragments of a destiny the heavens tried to erase. From shadowy assassins to seductive empresses, from soul beasts to lost kingdoms, Ren Zian will build the strongest harem in existence. And when the gods come to take it all back... He’ll auction their thrones next.

#Top 20 Webnovel Best Sellers 2021, 2022, 2023, and in 2024 #### History is said to be written by the victors. If so, how about Earth's history? Two millennia ago, a young boy named Emery met a tragic fate. In his final moments, he was transmigrated and accepted into the Universe's most prestigious school of magic. “You are among the chosen few from thousands of human worlds. Whether you seize this opportunity or not, is up to you. You are at Magus Academy, the pinnacle of humanity's ingenuity. Magic, science, and might are all within reach for those who dare to pursue them." [Scan complete - Quadruple affinity. Water, Earth, Plant, and Darkness.] "A quadruple acolyte! Only one in tens of thousands of acolytes possess this!" Thus began Emery’s journey together with his 4 friends from the furthest corner of Earth. Each year they returned to Earth to grow, seek revenge, save the princess, conquer the world, and become Earth's Greatest Magus. Their names are still etched in our history books to this day. Authors Note: I have always been fascinated by writing fantasy relating to historical facts. In this story, you will find characters inspired by real-world myth and legend. The universe I created hopefully will make the reader's imagination excited and logically plausible. I hope you enjoy it. ### Here are some key aspects you'll encounter: MC: The protagonist follows the classic weak-to-strong arc. World: Picture a blend of Harry Potter and Star Wars. System: While it's primarily a magic-based story, there's a structured system in place that's easy to follow. Additionally, elements of cultivation. Harem: No, there are several female interests. But I enjoy romance first. So even if there will be more than one love interest it will be deep. Note: English is not my first language, but you'll notice that my writing and English skills gradually improve throughout the chapters. Other: The novel delves into deep research on science and history, enriching the storyline with factual and intriguing details. Give it a read—you might be pleasantly surprised by what unfolds. Check Out the Video Trailer on youtube type "Earth's Greatest Magus"

In a cosmos teetering on the brink of total collapse, the boundaries between dimensions begin to dissolve, triggering an apocalyptic convergence—a second Big Bang that threatens to annihilate all existence. As countless universes collapse and coalesce into a chaotic singularity, the fundamental laws of reality twist and shatter. Amidst this unprecedented dimensional drift, a lone figure emerges: Ren Ishida, a reluctant yet uniquely gifted explorer capable of traversing fragmented realities. Tasked with uncovering the root cause of the multiversal merge, Ren must navigate warped timelines, decaying worlds, and echoing versions of himself to prevent the final detonation of reality itself. Dimensional Drift: The Sacrifice Journey is a science-fantasy epic of existential stakes, identity unraveling, and the haunting cost of salvation—where one man's journey through collapsing dimensions may be the only hope to prevent the rebirth of oblivion.

[THE COVER OF THE NOVEL ISN'T MINE IT IS CREATED AREKUSHISU_1 ] Adrian Cross was a man carved by war and hardened by loss. After watching his adoptive family brutally murdered, he tore through the world like a storm—until his revenge was complete… and so was his life. Then, he woke up again. In a new world. In someone else’s body. Now he is Franz Kafka, a mysterious transfer student in a world straight out of a cliché power-fantasy novel—complete with a chosen one, childhood-friend heroines, and divine systems. But Franz isn’t part of the story. He’s not even supposed to exist. What begins as a second chance spirals into something far stranger. Tasked by bickering gods to “protect the main cast” until an impending world-shifting event, Franz must play bodyguard, cleaner, and occasional executioner in the shadows of a story he doesn’t care about. But when a figure from his past appears—someone he thought he lost forever—the line between peace and bloodlust blurs once more. As Franz starts unraveling the world’s secrets, old rage bubbles up… and with it, a darker question

Noa Aizawa and Ren Kurosawa were sent by the HRD of the TV station where they worked under the pretext of "International Film Internship." to Las Vegas There they met a mysterious figure with a strange contract that included *"Clause 69."* planning an unusual experiment and had to close the studio called Lotus Entertainment Unknowingly, Noa and Ren were trapped as Japanese talents they had to take part in a workshop to build chemistry, Wardrobes only consisting of see-through bathrobes and crazy rules like sleeping in the same bed to build natural intimacy until Noa began to really fall in love with her fake partner and even entered the adult film industry

Gruesome murders haunt the quiet town of Farmington. Faces ripped off. Families slaughtered. Locals whisper one word: Skinwalkers—monsters that wear the skin of the dead. Luis, a lonely young man, stumbles upon an injured white dog and decides to adopt it, unaware of what he’s inviting into his home. But this is no ordinary dog. It heals too fast. It watches too closely. And sometimes... it craves blood. Is Luis in danger—or is he part of something bigger? Who is the real monster? Read Feeling Human to uncover the truth.

Revised Synopsis for Ren: Simulating Immortality Ren’s path to power is paved within the treacherous circuits of an ever-evolving simulation system, a stark contrast to the arduous training of traditional cultivators. This is no static playground; each simulation presents dynamic challenges, forcing Ren to adapt and survive within limited timeframes. He must learn, evolve, and seize power in the nick of time, or face the simulated consequences. Within these digital lives, Ren confronts formidable opponents and brushes against the terrifying might of powerful figures, experiencing firsthand the brutal realities of a world teeming with danger. Sometimes, the system’s analysis falters – "Error: Opponent data incomplete. Proceed with caution." flashes across his simulated vision, a stark reminder of the unknown threats lurking in both the virtual and real worlds. Every foray into the simulation is a calculated risk, a desperate gamble to acquire the strength needed to survive in his harsh reality. For Ren is a rogue cultivator in a world teetering on the brink of chaos, where righteous and demonic sects clash with impunity. His hard-earned simulated power is his only hope against the overwhelming forces at play in this perilous landscape. **Questions to Ponder:** * How will Ren balance the knowledge and power gained in the simulations with the unpredictable dangers of the real cultivation world? * Can he truly trust the simulated experiences when facing genuine threats and powerful adversaries? * Will the errors and limitations of the simulation system prove to be his undoing? * As Ren navigates the conflicts between the righteous and demonic sects, whose side will he ultimately choose, and will his simulated morality hold true in the face of real-world consequences?

Shiumi ren, a ship captain who died in a sinking ship and was reincarnated into another world. This world is dominated by a fundamental law called magic. Follow his journey until he becomes the strongest magician.

Zarik is a slave and was taken by the Sith Empire because they felt his power and strength in the dark side now he and few acolytes are being transported to the Sith Home world known as Korriban.

Almond Crowshade war der letzte überlebende Mensch in einer sterbenden Welt, deren Bewohner es nicht rechtzeitig geschafft hatten, den 30. Stock des Großen Abgrund-Labyrinths zu erobern. Die Welt wurde zerstört, und Almond war der Letzte, der trotz der bevorstehenden Vernichtung des Planeten den 30. Stock mehrmals herausforderte. Er besiegte schließlich den Stockboss mit seinem letzten Atemzug, indem er ein wahres Erwachen erlebte und ein X-Rang-Merkmal erwarb, das grenzenloses Potenzial symbolisierte. Leider hatte er gewonnen, aber es gab keine Heimat oder Zukunft mehr, wofür er gekämpft hatte. Doch eine geheimnisvolle Gestalt tauchte auf, die Mitleid und Belustigung empfand. "Dies ist ein zu kostbares und unterhaltsames Spielzeug, um es hier verrotten zu lassen. Du sollst wiedergeboren werden und aufsteigen, um die Dinge interessant zu machen." [Transfer in eine andere Welt wird eingeleitet...] [Deine Erinnerungen werden versiegelt, und du wirst in einer anderen Welt wiedergeboren, die wie diese das Tutorial der Grimwelt begrüßt hat. Das Klären jedes Stockwerks des Großen Abgrund-Labyrinths wird einen Teil deiner Erinnerungen freischalten, bis zum 10. Stock, auf dem du deine vollen Erinnerungen zurückerhältst.] 'Ich gebe dir eine zweite Chance. Diesmal musst du das Tutorial der Grimwelt abschließen und ins große Spiel einsteigen, um die Dinge interessant und unterhaltsam zu machen.' [Viel Glück.]

Ren Shiken, a spirited and energetic teen, wakes up to a life-changing day—his departure to the mysterious Phantom Guild. Though young and carefree, Ren carries the legacy of his father and grandfather, legendary fighters who once trained there. As he bids an emotional farewell to his mother and grandmother, his journey toward strength, honor, and destiny begins. With hope in his eyes and determination in his heart, Ren takes flight—unaware of the trials waiting ahead.

A disgraced martial artist named lin ren with a shattered soul and a sharp tongue. Betrayed by his own clan, he survives thanks to a forbidden relic implanted in him — nanobots from a lost civilization.

"I just wanted the pain to stop. What's so wrong with that?!" Ren Blackwood, a teenage boy with a failing body, suffered through his torturous existence. The doctors told him to fight. His family whispered false hope. But he knew the truth—there was no miracle waiting for him. So he made a choice. He pulled the plug. But death didn’t bring peace. It brought something far worse. Instead, he awakens in The Wretched Vale, a horrific world where agony has no end. Where lost souls wander endlessly, trapped in never-ending cycles of suffering. Here, pain is eternal—and no one can escape. While those around him became broken by torment, Ren refused to give in. Every death took pieces of him, both physically and mentally, as his humanity slipped further and further from his grasp. To survive, Ren must face the horrors of this afterlife, confronting the darkest parts of himself. Can he find a way to escape this endless cycle of death, or will he be lost to it forever? In a world where suffering is unrelenting, can a soul truly break free—or does it become one with the torment?

Ren Fujiwara is a handsome, scholarly narcissist who believes the world revolves around him. Akari Tanaka, his beautiful, athletic, and extroverted childhood friend, has secretly been in love with him for years, deftly hiding her feelings behind playful banter. As they navigate the hilarious chaos of high school with their tight-knit friend group and intertwined families, Ren's oblivious self-admiration clashes with Akari's subtle yearning. This charming slice-of-life rom-com explores their journey from comfortable platonic intimacy to the awkward, heartwarming realization of a love that was always there, just waiting for the narcissistic prince to finally look beyond himself.