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"Ugh, why can't I just die in peace?!" Sugiyama Jo had a morbid plan: to join his family in death as soon as he graduates from high school. And now on his second year, this scheme of his is coming closer into becoming a reality. To him, pointless things such as youth and romance are but mere distractions that could potentially deviate him from his death. Which is why he abides by a strict code to never get involved in anything that will expose him to "a rose-filled youth". But it seems that fate had other plans. Due to the meddling of his guidance counselor, Jo now finds himself cascaded into a series of events that forces him into his "romantic comedy youth era". With his plan at risk of failing, Jo desperately tries to escape the clutches of youth.

My Rom-Com System lets me have a romantic and comedic life teenagers yearn for. But I want to do something else with it... [System Used: DeepGame,ChatGPT]

When the zombie apocalypse hits, high schooler Mira teams up with her snarky best friend Elliot and the mysterious, crowbar-wielding Alex. Armed with nothing but a broom (yes, a broom), Mira leads the ragtag crew through a zombie-infested town. Soon, their biggest battles aren’t just against the undead—they're against hunger, exhaustion, and the question of why they're even fighting in the first place. Rom-Com Zombie Apocalypse is a wild, funny, and a bit existential tale of friendship, survival, and finding meaning in a world gone mad.

Kaito Hiroshi — a 28-year-old overworked office worker and casual otaku — dies the most unglamorous death possible: his face hits a keyboard at 3 AM while finishing a quarterly report. No truck, no tragedy, just spreadsheets. He wakes up reincarnated as Kaito Ashford, the overlooked younger son of the Grand Duke of the Northern Territories — inside the world of his favorite light novel, "Villainess Wants to Become Good." His plan? Simple. Stay invisible. Avoid the plot. Live peacefully. He's not the hero. Not the villain. Just background furniture. For one whole year, it actually works. Then his father — the immovable, undefiable Grand Duke Aldric Ashford — calls him into the study and calmly announces that Kaito will be marrying two women: Lady Seraphina Beaumont — daughter of the Eastern Duke, razor-sharp intellect, terrifyingly composed, secretly flustered by her own feelings Princess Calista Veltoria — second princess of the kingdom, warm and radiant, clumsy in the most endearing ways, dangerously sincere Kaito has absolutely no power to refuse. What follows is the story of a man who wanted a quiet second life getting absolutely zero quiet — navigating noble politics, a plot he already knows the spoilers to, a brother who is the actual main character of this world, a villainess mid-redemption arc, and two extraordinary wives who are completely, enthusiastically, devoted to him in every possible way. The romance is real. The comedy is constant. The chaos never stops. And Kaito slowly realizes — maybe for the first time in either of his lives — that being truly seen by people who choose to love you isn't something to run away from. Themes: Second chances · Found purpose · Political intrigue · Comedy of errors · Slow-burn turned fast · Learning to accept happiness Tone: Warm, funny, romantic, with dramatic moments and spicy tension throughout

Konoke Yukimura leads a double life: by day, an exhausted law student, and by night, a sex worker known as "Miu," struggling to fund her grandmother’s medical care and support her brother. Her world shifts when she lands a premium client, Amane Hoshino. Expecting a typical, sordid encounter, she is stunned when the handsome bank manager merely wants her to sleep beside him—a human pillow to help him rest. The arrangement evolves from a transaction into a sanctuary. Konoke finds relief from the dangers of her industry, while Amane finds a companion to quiet his chaotic, high-pressure life. She eventually learns he is a virgin preserving himself for marriage, a quirk that deepens their bond. Tired of the agency’s exploitative cut and seeking stability, Konoke proposes working for him directly. Amane, practical and caring, crafts a legitimate "domestic assistant" contract, effectively legitimizing their arrangement and securing medical benefits for her family. What began as a desperate pay-for-sleep deal transforms into a genuine home. Moving past the labels of "escort" and "client," the two build a tender, domestic reality, finding in each other the security and warmth neither thought they could afford.

Imagine transferring to a new school and finding out your deskmate is basically the protagonist of a real-life harem anime. Naturally, I did the only logical thing: I became his unofficial love advisor. It’s all fun and games until the script flips, and I realize that the romance I’ve been engineering might not be as predictable as I thought—especially when I’m no longer just the director.

Transferring to a new school, will this dancer find love?

Hamasaki Tamotsu doesn’t believe in rom-coms. To him, couples are just noise, friendships are temporary, and happiness never lasts long enough to trust. After losing his mother at a young age, he learned that keeping his distance hurts less than getting close. Now a second-year student at Shinonome High School, Hamasaki plans to live quietly, unnoticed and alone. But school life has a way of pulling people together, whether he wants it or not. As ordinary days pass and uncomfortable connections form, Hamasaki is forced to confront something he’s been avoiding for years: Is loneliness really safer than getting hurt?

Before marrying Silas, Joyce had only met him three times. A marriage of convenience, a secret agreement, for a term of three years. She's fresh off a heartbreak — the man she chased for years told her they "weren't a good match." Silas has his own baggage: rumor says he's still hung up on a white moonlight who happens to look just like Joyce. So that's all she is. A substitute. ** In the second year of their marriage, on Joyce's birthday, she drank too much and, in front of everyone, tugged on his tie, pinning him underneath her: "You look... a lot like my husband." The Thorne family's second master, known for being rational and unfeeling, was flustered by her that night. He leaned in close to her ear and coaxed in a low voice, "Be good." The next day Joyce woke up to find her lips were swollen. This… Who did this! When she went to question him, she discovered Silas's lip was bitten. He stared at her and said slowly, "You crossed the line first." ** The scandal leaked. At a party, her ex-boyfriend stepped in: "She's mine. Who dares talk?" Then Silas walked in. The room went silent. "Yours? Since when?" "Joyce, tell me. Whose are you?" So much for the secret marriage. So much for being a substitute. This was supposed to be fake… wasn't it?

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.