Heroine-Centered: Charismatic Characters 女主控，人格魅力

1. 1 我 I Am a Guide 我是一名向导 No Meat in the Pot锅里没肉Romance233 WordsOngoing [This story has been permanently discontinued. Thank you for being here. -20240813] An ordinary female Guide, with a bit of a people-pleasing streak, goes about her ordinary job and ordinary life. * First person * A nontraditional Sentinel-Guide setting with lots of original worldbuilding and no spirit companions * Thank you to the comments section for putting up with this story's messy sentence structure and descriptions, and for thoughtfully analyzing the characters and plot after reading. I 15.2kFavorites19.5kClicks/ch13.5kGifts

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   It's a really good first-person guide novel, all-male romance, and the only downside is that the female lead is always being dragged to work overtime (for purification), which makes me uncomfortable. It has some stream-of-consciousness elements, but it's still very enjoyable.

2. 2 这 [Harry Potter] I'm Done Being the Dark Lord [HP]这个黑魔王我不做了 Bu Lan Ka不蓝卡Romance394k WordsCompleted Tom Marvolo Riddle was skilled in Dark Magic, pursued immortality, and knew a hundred and eight ways to say Avada Kedavra. Yet he died to Expelliarmus cast by an underage Hogwarts dropout. But it was fine. He had plenty of experience with death. He was reborn. And a mysterious entity calling itself a System said it could help him achieve his dreams. He, the true chosen one, would turn the tables this time and rule the world. Of course, everything came at a price. The System helping him made one 54.5kFavorites74.1kClicks/ch15.1kGifts

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   This female lead isn't exactly a heartthrob, but she's absolutely hilarious. Riddle is forced to play a visual novel, and he'll die if he doesn't raise her affection level. She's physically weak, but the good thing is that, thanks to her arrangements, she doesn't have to compromise, because there are always people who want to live who will accommodate her. (Old Riddle even bought himself KFC!)

3. 3 都 I Told You This Isn't a Dating Sim [Wuxia Crossover] 都说了不是恋爱游戏[综武侠] Han Qingxing寒青星Romance321k WordsCompleted The Best of the Best: Wuxia is a groundbreaking, high-freedom VR masterpiece. One hundred players battle online in an utterly realistic wuxia world built at enormous expense. If you have a dream, you can do anything. Basically, it’s a VR version of PUBG. You can customize your appearance and choose your identity. Over the course of one year in the game, one hundred players strive to outlast the other ninety-nine and be the last one standing, all while enjoying the thrill of being a martial arts 39.2kFavorites82.2kClicks/ch30.7kGifts

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   It's good, but it's on hiatus, yet it's still great. It's the most intense "Four Calamities" atmosphere I've ever seen among players; even the weakest player is more important to each other than a non-player character. They casually kill each other, scaring the native inhabitants but still laughing it off. The female lead is a cute girl with a touch of player arrogance.

4. 4 教 Day N of Failing to Raise an Underworld Family Head 教不出里世界家主的第n天 Wu Liu Su Qing Niao无流苏晴鸟No CP400k WordsCompleted Pre-registration: My Best Friend Helped Me Embark on the Path of Evil, a day in the life of a holder of the Extinction Simulator. [Content warnings: A power fantasy with a touch of chaotic evil. Not recommended for devoted fans of any particular character. The first twenty chapters use second-person narration, then switch to third person.] First playthrough: A Mafia boss rules Yokohama Second playthrough: An FBI director rules Japan Third playthrough: A ruler of the Dark Continent rules humanity 22kFavorites37kClicks/ch19.3kGifts

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   This isn't supposed to be a romance story, but the female lead is also a leader, and the player is a ruler beyond human comprehension (often referred to as "10"). The family is merely a machine casually set up by the player. In short, the player enjoys the game.

5. 5 如 How to Gently Kill a Mad Dog 如何温柔地杀死狂犬 The So-Called Eve所谓前夜Romance552k WordsCompleted September 4, 2020 Kawasaki Sumi loves the world, whether it shows her light or shadow. And when she loves someone, it's the same. The love Kawasaki Sumi gives is always gentle and pure. She raises rabid dogs, then sets them free. She is an utterly self-centered giver. Basically, it's the story of a gentle older sister who insists boys should be independent, but always ends up spoiling them, taming vicious people of every kind, then swiftly releasing 18.9kFavorites49.9kClicks/ch19.4kGifts

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   The later parts became a bit formulaic, and there's a warning about its English counterpart (no spoilers while I was writing it), but the first one, Bungo Stray Dogs World, is definitely worth reading. The female lead is truly the ideal gentle older sister; her comparisons of Dazai and Akutagawa when she hums a song are really good.

6. 6 艳 Glamorous Ghost Mary Sue (Quick Transmigration) 艳鬼玛丽苏（快穿） Adding a Wick to the Lantern加芯灯笼Multi-Orientation78k WordsOngoing I'm a side character in a story, an enchanting Mary Sue ghost. But I'm not miserable, because I appreciate tragedy. I will always have the most beautiful face. *This really is just writing practice, not false modesty. The heroine transmigrates about every fifteen chapters. She's a universally adored Mary Sue in every world and creates all kinds of tragic endings. *She's not exactly a villainess, but she really is a Mary Sue. Everyone loves her, regardless of gender. In the first world, everyon 9.5kFavorites21.7kClicks/ch2.8kGifts

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   Aside from being very short, it has no flaws. The writing is as eerie and vivid as a storybook. The female protagonist has no morals and no burdens; she is a seductive ghost in a chaotic world, watching others rise and fall, maliciously smashing others. It's written in the first person, so feel free to jump in.

7. 7 我 I Unlocked Every Happy Ending in Great Qin 我在大秦解锁全he Ning Zhanzhu宁占竹Romance563k WordsCompleted Tang Qiusheng is a traveler, able to wander through different timelines. Unless the worldline changes, she can never stop moving. But she is forced to stop after meddling in some strange business by accident and being remembered by the person involved. Ying Zheng admits that when he was young and standing beside Handan's moat, his hatred truly surged like a flood. He would rather make a wish to live no longer than fifty years than fail to return to Qin and c 7.5kFavorites13.6kClicks/ch6.6kGifts

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   This is another exception; it's mostly CB (Crossfire) and has many bugs, such as the fact that the potato (referring to the author's name) isn't really suitable for direct promotion due to its numerous flaws. However, the writing is truly gentle, and the female lead is the most suitable character I've ever seen to be a deity in the Qin Dynasty (?). The book calmly and gently depicts everyone on the path to Qin's unification, such as the descriptions and metaphors of Li Si. It's worth reading.

8. 8 修 Love Stories from the Cultivation World 修仙界恋爱物语 This Candy Is Too Hard on My Teeth这个糖硌牙了Multi-Orientation4.7M WordsOngoing What is Lu Zhaozhao made of? Love, courage, hope, ideals, sincerity, a little childishness, a little good food, and a little yearning for the stars. That is what Lu Zhaozhao is made of. [Love and hope are a girl's magic.] [Keywords and tags] Games, xianxia, everyone’s favorite, Mary Sue, doted on by all, healing [Keywords and highlights] Everyday life, extremely slow-burn, super long, romantic rivalry, diverse relationships [Special notice] " The entire novel is free. I’m writing out of love 5.3kFavorites992Clicks/ch24.5kGifts

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   It's a free novel with two million words, so I gave it five stars. It does have flaws, such as the female lead's slow growth and not being the strongest. The author's dedication to expanding the world-building resulted in the female lead only reaching Foundation Establishment after two million words… But honestly, if you weren't following along and read it in one go, it's a great all-star romance, a very peaceful slice-of-life story. The female lead has an adorable personality, and the author clearly loves her and her world.

9. 9 与 After Dating Tomie 与富江交往之后 White White Wood白白木Romance434k WordsCompleted (Comment threads are now open. Arguments or off-topic comments will be deleted qwq. Thank you, everyone.) Aoki Tomie’s countless twisted admirers turned my life into a mess, leaving me anxious and on edge every day. It went on until the whole class descended into madness. I couldn’t take the fear anymore. After things were settled, I ran to Tomie in tears and apologized. I shouldn’t have written him a love letter. I begged him to leave me alone. I’d been bewitched by his looks and lost my mind. 178.4kFavorites237.1kClicks/ch187.8kGifts

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   Sweet, sweet, sweet! The monster's love is so reassuring (but he's not universally loved). However, the male lead can split into ten thousand different forms.

10. 10 我 [Genshin Impact] We're Running a Legitimate Business [原神]我们可是正经生意 A Pulu阿噗噜Romance763k WordsCompleted After being sent to Mondstadt on a business trip, I was accidentally abandoned there by my superiors as a cannon-fodder NPC. To keep from starving to death, I had no choice but to start a little side business. Three years ago, I sent pleas for help to every superior I could contact, asking them to bring me back to Snezhnaya. They told me to hang in there a little longer. Three years later, I sent requests to every superior's superior I could reach with money, asking them to approve my return to 27.6kFavorites52.7kClicks/ch95.7kGifts

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    The female lead is actually quite pitiful... But she's so well-developed. She makes me feel the charm of being beautiful, strong, and tragic (not a forced characterization). She calmly faces the suffering of the past, but faces a new life with hope. The author is simply a genius. Just when I think a male guest has it all figured out, the next chapter makes me feel like there's another expert up his sleeve.

11. 11 人 All Humanity Is Great 人类皆伟大 Lucky Bag Party福袋党Romance1.7M WordsCompleted "Then it's settled. The apartment lease is for two years, and the tenants are... Sorry, could you tell me both your names?" "I am Gray Mithril, and beside me is the Sage of Humanity, the Unburnt Maiden, the Hand of Lugal, the Severer of the Age of Gods, the Overlord of the Levant, the Fairy Queen and Mother of the Red Dragon, the Eternal Mother of Cornwall and Gellion, and..." "White Horse Forty-Two," she said expressionlessly. "Just put down White Horse Forty-Two." #The character panel has a 17.9kFavorites19.7kClicks/ch46.7kGifts

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    The FGO super long storyline features a female protagonist who truly possesses the qualities of a leader—the kind of person whose friends adore her and whose enemies also acknowledge her. The author masterfully captured the epic feel of the world-building. I cried after finishing it.

12. 12 我 I Picked Up Edogawa 我捡到了江户川 Ah Ah Ah Ah You阿阿阿阿友Romance485k WordsOngoing I picked up thirteen-year-old Edogawa at a station. Then I picked up six-year-old Edogawa at an amusement park. With two mischievous yet well-behaved Edogawas around, my peaceful life was over. *Third-person narration *No pairings in the main story *Feel free to add this to your favorites Theme: Growing up happens in an instant. It's both bitter and sweet. 17.3kFavorites15.1kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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    This is so cool! I love the gentle writing style, the noisy Ranpo, but everyone is so lovable, and the female lead is one of those rare characters who isn't dominated by Ranpo.

13. 13 神 Fortune-Tellers Don't Deserve Love 神棍不配有爱情 Dragon-Head Guillotine龙头铡Romance343k WordsOngoing Question: What is a transmigrator’s greatest advantage? Answer: Knowing the plot. Knowing how the main story unfolds, recognizing the major characters, and seeing the past and future at a glance. Having watched the ultimate villains’ heartbreaking flashbacks. Knowing the dark histories the hot-blooded protagonists keep hidden. But the heroine hit her head before she transmigrated. So when Bai Chuan Mafia trembled as she plunged into the bustling world, only to find herself surrounded by one fa 12.3kFavorites38.9kClicks/ch4.7kGifts

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    The female lead is really beautiful (in a positive sense). The author's descriptive techniques are excellent; you can tell that the female lead is truly beautiful.

14. 14 攻 [The King's Avatar] Conquest Mod [全职]攻略模组 Bright-Eye Tonic明目饮Romance92k WordsOngoing I'm changing the synopsis because the dice bot has gone berserk. At its heart, this is a romance story written according to the dice bot's rolls. In other words, the rolls and options determine where the story goes. The dice bot loves watching the drama unfold, and so far several characters have already thrown themselves at the protagonist. A few things to keep in mind: 1. Don't panic when Ye Buxiu throws himself at her from the start. When I saw that roll, I was questioning my grip on reality 5.9kFavorites17.3kClicks/ch3kGifts

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    It requires a certain level of compatibility, but the enjoyment is undeniable. The charm of Anko fanfiction lies in its sudden, love-at-first-sight moments (?).

15. 15 恐 Horror Game Now Live [Infinite] 恐怖游戏上线中[无限] Huang Shanshanshanshanshan黄山山山山山Romance231k WordsCompleted What does it feel like when reality turns into a horror game? After returning home from the hospital, Liu Zhiyi discovered that her house had changed. Her deceased mother was wandering around with a kitchen knife, and the stray cat she had once taken pity on and fed could suddenly speak... Her child's watch had become a device that displayed game stats, and a game interface appeared on its screen. Newbie Quest 1: Welcome home, to your sweet home. P.S.: 1. The instances mainly feature Chinese- 3.6kFavorites3.1kClicks/ch2.4kGifts

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    This one is a bonus; the descriptions of emotions (family affection) are really good. It's a rare example of an infinite flow novel about family relationships. After reading it, I really missed my mom.

16. 16 排 [Volleyball Focus] Volleyball Romance, but I’m a Deadly Corporate Drone [主排球]排乙，但是致命打工人 Hot Pot Soup Base火锅底料Multi-Orientation402k WordsOngoing Warning: Based on reader feedback, the opening might be painful for anyone anxious about work or currently employed. To borrow a comment, it's the kind of thing that makes working people want to jump after reading it (fair point). Please decide whether to read accordingly. Wishing everyone a smooth and happy life. * You died. You came back to life. You got an otome System, but it was infected by a working-simulator virus. From then on, you were forced to work every day, rain or shine. Every day 10.1kFavorites10kClicks/ch30kGifts

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    It's really great. The author also has a Dragon Raja fanfic next door. The female lead's volleyball matches are written very smoothly and are very exciting. It's written from a first-person perspective, with the female lead giving her inner monologues. The female volleyball team is awesome!

17. 17 只 [Prince of Tennis] The Butterfly Just Doesn't Want To [网王]只是蝴蝶不愿意 Zhu Zhi竹之Romance178k WordsCompleted It was a beautiful garden, but the butterfly carried an ocean in her heart. * A campus romance * One-sided character crush warning * The heroine of a dating sim awakens to her own consciousness * Let me see who is still writing Prince of Tennis fanfiction in 2020 * Oh, it's me. Never mind, then. Theme: No nourishment for the heroine. 9.5kFavorites14.6kClicks/ch3.9kGifts

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    The female lead's life isn't particularly good (?), But the romance storyline is really... Sigh, it's not the kind of cookie-cutter romance where every male character is like a subplot in an otome game.

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