The Male Lead Is Always Begging for My Favor

A collection of short stories featuring heroines who hold the upper hand in love

Story One: A modern second-chance romance. Weary, aloof older woman photographer x sweet, puppy-like male model. "Whoever lets go first is always the one in the wrong." Basically, the male lead gets his heart broken. A little dog training. Happy ending.

Story Two: An ancient imperial court. A cruel princess x a timid eunuch who's the real deal. "I know you're not a loyal dog at all."

Story Three: A Republican-era young stepmother story. A cold beauty and assassin stepmother x a pampered young master who acts tough but is a coward. "I want to go with you. Will you have me?" Happy ending.

Story Four: Childhood sweethearts in ancient times. A carefree young heiress x a quiet, patient, insecure little tagalong. A secret crush finally comes true. The male lead is very obedient and meek, the pure-love kind. Happy ending.

Story Five: The modern entertainment industry. A steady, capable agent older sister x a stubborn, rebellious puppy. The kind of guy who only acts like a dog for the heroine. Happy ending.

Story Six: Ancient supernatural tales. An upright heroine x a silly little monster. "You dummy, you don't have to do this. I'd stay by your side anyway." Pure love, happy ending.

Story Seven: An ancient teacher-student romance, with the heroine younger than the teacher. A quiet, stubborn heroine x a carefree, unrestrained master. Happy ending.

Story Eight: An ancient matriarchal setting, with childhood sweethearts who are constantly at odds. A slow-witted, easygoing heroine x a beautiful, stubborn male lead. He'd marry no one but her, and she's the only one who doesn't know. Pure love, happy ending.

Story Nine: Modern romance with a nonhuman character. An ordinary office worker heroine x a gentle, self-effacing robot who acts like a motherly boyfriend.

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Content note: You can tell there's both pure romance and some unusual material here, so who knows what you'll get when you open the box (glances away). Please read the story summaries and decide whether you want to continue.

Apologies for changing the premise.

Theme: Individual agency matters more than love.