Yandere Heroines Chase the Male Lead: Reviving Male-Lead Stories 病娇倒追男主文，重振男主文荣光

1. 1 说 Weren't They Supposed to Hate Men? Why Are They All Looking at Me with Heart Eyes? 说好的厌男，怎么都眼冒爱心了？ Lousy l渣渣lUrban338k WordsOngoing By accident, he transmigrated into a novel world blended with a melodramatic romance aimed at female readers. All he had to do was change the four heroines' negative opinions of men, and he could take a hundred-million-yuan reward back to the real world. He'd thought he'd struck the jackpot, but as time passed, Ji Mu gradually realized something was wrong. "System, didn't you tell me these heroines hated men so much that even if I got along with them perfectly, we'd only ever be platonic friends 0Tickets2.6MClicks16.4kFavorites

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   Zz's new Edo Tensei account has excellent writing; the psychological characterization is exquisite, the plot is both sweet and bittersweet, and the pacing is great. However, the update speed is a major issue. He frequently encounters problems updating or goes on hiatus for several days, and there's already a precedent of going on hiatus for several months. One can only advise caution when following his work.

2. 2 穿 I Only Want a Leisurely Life After Transmigrating as a Supporting Character 穿越配角的我只想清闲自在 More Than Just Zhi不止止Campus705k WordsCompleted After dying suddenly in an accident, Lu Huaiye transmigrates into a game as a side character who helps move the plot along, a character whose name sounds just like his own. In the original story, this side character does something that lands him behind a sewing machine in prison. To avoid that fate, Lu Huaiye is determined not to become another piece in the male and female leads' game. But once he really breaks free of the original character's influence, his childhood friend, who had been loved 0Tickets2.6MClicks14.4kFavorites

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   This is a very, very slow-burn, slightly female-dominated novel, you could even say it's quite filler. The protagonist is very laid-back, drifting along with the tide, but there's a certain charm to its slow, gentle pace that kept me reading. Plus, the author is adorable, like the sun, and often interacts with readers at the end of chapters.

3. 3 我 A Tea-Flavored Dating Sim with a Yandere Girl 我与黑化少女的茶味恋爱游戏 Black-Hearted White Lotus黑心白莲Campus711k WordsOngoing “Though I, Su, have friends all over the world, I’ve always believed that everything comes down to fate. Even when I openly flirt, not even the fish bite. How can you say I was seducing you?” The boy, with nowhere left to retreat, argued his case: “Are you saying you’re dumber than a fish? You’re clearly insulting my innocence!” “Right, right, right, darling, you’re absolutely right. That sharp little tongue of yours makes me like you more and more~” The girl, emboldened by his inch of concessio 0Tickets6.1MClicks29.5kFavorites

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   The author's alternate account is quite popular; the writing is excellent, but it's not recommended. The updates are extremely inconsistent, sometimes going six months without a single update, and when it does update, it only lasts a week before disappearing again.

4. 4 黑 Diary of Observing Corrupted Girls and My Guide to Survival 黑化少女观察日记与我的求生指南 That Flourishing Splendor那盛开的繁华Campus1.7M WordsOngoing [Eighth Writing Contest Gold Prize] I'm Lin Qian, an author of dark and twisted novels on Luo Bo Bao. Now I've run into a bit of trouble... Those not-quite-normal women I wrote about have run out of my novels... and they're looking for me... Shh... Don't say a word. There's someone outside the door. [Outside the door] "Girls, does our creator... Lin Qian live here?" ... "That's right! I want him to really feel my love for him~ Hehehe!" "That won't do. I got here first." ... "You two, stop arguin 0Tickets25.9MClicks74.7kFavorites

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   No need to introduce this masterpiece of brilliance, right? A must-read for yandere (obsessive/slutty) fiction, truly a god among masterpieces.

5. 5 我 My Girlfriend Is the Villain 我的女友是反派 Pencil铅笔Campus1.9M WordsCompleted (Completed. The Dog Food Factory's new release: Childhood Friend Is the BOSS) "Rich women" are among the most perfect creatures in the world. And even more perfect than rich women are the creatures known as "rich beauties." Besides being wealthy, they also have looks that can make anyone fall for them. However... Is it really possible for a rich, beautiful girl to fall for someone like me? "Hey~ hey, darling, wanna try a French-style romance~?" Who cares about that sort of thing! Someone, please 0Tickets31.9MClicks118.3kFavorites

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   One of my favorite masterpieces, a yandere pure love story with a 1v1 dynamic. The female lead is cute, cunning, and a bit of a sadistic old lady who speaks with a sweet smile. The two of them play pranks on each other, it's incredibly sweet and worth reading repeatedly.

6. 6 路 The Background Villain Will Never Be Easily Manipulated 路人反派绝不会被轻易拿捏 Holding On to a Dream执梦啊Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted As a villain after transmigrating into a book, Nan Li was confident she knew how things worked. From the start, she took her junior sister to live in seclusion in a remote mountain, cutting off all contact with the outside world and keeping a low profile. After that, she diligently trained her movement techniques and formations, just in case. More than ten years passed. Nan Li should have grown old in solitude with her junior sister, but she unexpectedly discovered that the heroines were all thr 0Tickets3.9MClicks28.6kFavorites

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   I've only read half of this book, but the beginning is very interesting. The male lead is a bit cautious, but the younger sister-like female lead keeps causing trouble and getting him into trouble.

7. 7 掀 I Started a War, But I Don't Want Her Redemption 掀起战乱的我不想得到她的救赎 Paddling Shallow-Bottom Jun划水的浅底君Western Fantasy498k WordsCompleted (This book is a slow burn.) Also known as: "A Love Story Between a Monster and a Madman," "A Militarist Dies Alone," "Slaughter Those Alien Scum!!" Sura once dreamed of world peace... But the more alternate worlds he visited, the more disillusioned he became... After witnessing humanity's cries, roars, and despair time and time again, Sura finally understood: To create a bright future, he would have to lead his nation and build a pure world. The price: sacrificing the intelligent beings of other 0Tickets247.5kClicks944Favorites

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   This is a very niche book, not many people have discovered its amazing qualities. It's completely free. I need to emphasize that, strictly speaking, it's not exactly a yandere (obsessive/obsessive) novel. The author probably didn't write it just to make money; it felt like they just wanted to write something meaningful. However, it's quite well-written, so I recommend it. The plot leans towards a dark theme, with a cold and metallic feel reminiscent of Russia and the Soviet Union. I initially thought I wouldn't be able to get into it, but once I started reading, I found it very enjoyable.

8. 8 黑 The Blackened Young Lady Tries to Raise Me into a Good-for-Nothing 黑化大小姐试图将我养成废人 Maple Leaves, Butterflies Dancing枫飞蝶舞Campus583k WordsCompleted Liking a yandere is a story. Being liked by a yandere is an accident. At least his girlfriend is the gentle sort. It's just that... he feels like she's taking care of him a little too much. He's about to become a helpless wreck who can't live without her. What he doesn't know is that all of this is a trap his girlfriend has carefully laid. Her goal? Naturally, to turn him into a useless man who can only languish in her arms. 0Tickets1.1MClicks9.4kFavorites

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   I don't know if anyone has read the manga "The Manga Artist Imprisoned by a Strange High School Girl," but I recommend checking it out first. It's a really good pure romance with a touch of yandere. This manga uses the same plot at the beginning, and the rest is quite exciting too.

9. 9 被 The Rescued Villainess Wants to Come Home with Me 被拯救的恶役大小姐想要跟我回家 Squirrel Who Doesn't Eat Pinecones不吃松果的松鼠Western Fantasy797k WordsCompleted “I like you! I want to go home with you!” said the young lady after he rescued her. Luo Lin waved his hand. “I’m only responsible for making sure you don’t get written off. I don’t offer that kind of service.” “...” After Luo Lin turned her down, the long-awaited happy ending rushed headlong toward a bad ending. The young lady, now a yandere: “I’ll turn everything upside down so you can only look at me! I absolutely won’t let you get away!” Rescue her in the early chapters, then get pursued by 0Tickets3.9MClicks24.2kFavorites

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   One of my favorite masterpieces, a 1v1 pure love story with a yandere protagonist, set in a Western fantasy world. Although it's relatively short, and the author didn't fully develop the world-building—it feels like it ended right after leaving the starting village—the female lead is just too adorable. The romance blossoms in the middle, and that part of the story surpasses almost every transmigration/resurrection-the-female-lead-saving novel. Their mutual understanding and support are incredible. I can't imagine how popular it would be if this story continued.

10. 10 黄 I, the Blonde-Haired Villain, Really Don't Want the Heroine to Pursue Me 黄毛反派的我真不想被女主倒追 Nan Chuang Long Que南窗笼雀Campus1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the world of an NTR novel as the villain, a rich, blond playboy doomed to die, Luo Qingchuan is confident he has it all figured out. He just needs to avoid offending the protagonist. But the heroines have already thrown themselves at him. Don't come any closer! Wah, please, give the villain a chance to turn over a new leaf! Afterward: Heh... I'm definitely staying the villain! 0Tickets11.1MClicks62.6kFavorites

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    This book is a bit cringeworthy; I read it during my cringeworthy teenage years. It might seem a little awkward from today's perspective, but it's pretty good for letting your brain wander and having some fun.

11. 11 重 After He Was Reborn, the Campus Beauty Pursued Him, but He Just Wanted to Slack Off 重生后被校花倒追的他只想摆烂 qwqA7Campus316k WordsOngoing Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Zuo Tan died and returned to life ten years in the past. Since death was already her fate, she might as well make the most of her time. With ten years left, Zuo Tan decided to eat, drink, have fun, and live freely, taking it easy whenever she could. Then she said: "For the next ten years, you have to promise me we'll date, get married, and have a child." "Damn it, Xia Youyi, don't make me give up on everything!" 0Tickets1.8MClicks14kFavorites

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    1V1 Pure Love Yandere, a cliché reincarnation story, but it stood out from the other stories I've read because of its delicate emotional descriptions. Although it's not finished, that plot point feels like the ending.

12. 12 催 Hypnosis? There's No Way I'd Fall for Hypnosis 催眠？我怎么可能中催眠 What If 67假如67Western Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a galgame that wasn't exactly wholesome, Ye Xunyuan figured he was pretty unlucky. To keep from getting even unluckier, he decided, as an ordinary bystander, to stay away from the heroines and villainesses with something wrong in their heads. He took over a run-down zoo. His animals looked strange and would get emo from time to time. To keep these suspicious-looking creatures from getting into trouble and landing him in jail for questioning, Ye Xunyuan had to meet not o 0Tickets3.4MClicks27.4kFavorites

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    This was something I was still following. The male protagonist plays the game countless times to woo the female characters, and eventually, the game becomes reality. The female characters hide themselves and pretend to be strangers to woo the male protagonist. The male protagonist is basically invincible, but he gets completely fooled by the female characters.

13. 13 我 The Second Female Lead I Saved Is Chasing Me, but the System Is Panicking 我拯救的女二倒追我，系统却急了 Waiting for You Under the Moon月华待君归Campus596k WordsCompleted Mu Chen was hit by a truck and sent before the gods after saving a girl who was crossing the road. To reward him for his brave deed, the god gave him a chance to come back to life. If he can help a secondary heroine in one world achieve a perfect ending, Mu Chen can win his way back to life. Full of confidence, Mu Chen sets out on his great mission to be a devoted simp for the secondary heroines. Mu Chen gives it his all, but every time he thinks it's time to pop the champagne, the heroines turn 0Tickets2.4MClicks18kFavorites

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    This one is a bit controversial; it suits my taste, but I'm not sure if it will appeal to a wider audience because it's not very popular. It's a transmigration novel with very delicate emotional descriptions. Each story involves transmigrating into a different book and taking the female lead from the previous one with you. I think the first one is the best. You can check it out first to see if it suits your taste.

14. 14 反 The Villain Reborn Wants Nothing to Do with Beautiful Girls 反派再生后不想跟美少女纠缠 Funny Canned Food滑稽罐头Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted Lin Nuo, a world-ending villain, was killed by his junior sister, the protagonist. Then he was reborn five years in the past. What does a villain do after being reborn? Cling to the protagonist? No! Kill her before she can rise to power! He tries every way he can to kill her, but the story isn't going according to plan. Why has he killed all the other villains, yet the protagonist is still alive, advancing even faster, and becoming more and more fond of him? Why does everyone think he's a righte 0Tickets35.3MClicks110.9kFavorites

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    This is a novel by Dihua, which might not be in line with current trends, but it's very well written. The male protagonist always wanted to be the villain but inexplicably became the leader of the righteous path, and it has a happy ending where he wins.

15. 15 资 As a Veteran Blond Bad Boy, I Could Never Be Pursued by the Female Lead 资深黄毛的我绝不可能被女主倒追 Chive and Egg Dumplings with Sausage韭菜鸡蛋水饺加肠Urban1.1M WordsCompleted "Ma'am, you wouldn't want your husband to lose his job over this, would you?" "I-I understand..." She had lovely features. Biting her lower lip, she unwillingly began to undress... 0Tickets3.2MClicks20.6kFavorites

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    It's a story about a blond guy rescuing a teenage girl, with a touch of eroticism. I've only read part of it, but the beginning is quite well-written and worth a read.

16. 16 真 Beat Up Scumbags in Real Life and Steal Their Yandere Girls 真人快打渣男，抢走病娇少女们 The Jin Family's Prodigal金氏浪子Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Behind every lovesick girl is a despicable, sweet-talking scumbag. Bai Weiran, a game designer by trade, transmigrated. He beats up those despicable, sweet-talking scumbags and takes the lovesick girls away from them. He locks them up! And gives them some very thorough guidance! Read more, make more money, meet more men, and see more of the world. Broaden their horizons and build their abilities, and their lovesickness will naturally be cured without medicine. One day, the girls who should never 0Tickets17.3MClicks74.7kFavorites

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    This is a transmigration novel where the male protagonist is basically invincible in the book, but he still has to return to the real world. After saving the female protagonist, he discovers she can travel to the real world, so he loses his powers and can only rely on his personal charm. The plot is quite good.

17. 17 我 I Really Don't Want to Get Knifed Again 我真的不想再被柴刀了 zz Luzz吕Campus1.0M WordsCompleted Listen up. If you don't want girls to take a cleaver to you again, you have to follow these rules. First, study hard and stop flirting with girls. Second, you mustn't have that kind of personality that makes you say, "You're so nice," at every turn and massively boosts girls' affection for you. Finally, avoid contact with women as much as possible. Especially girls who look really pretty. "And if you do all that and still can't avoid getting stabbed..." Tada Kiyu paused, the hand holding his goj 0Tickets20.1MClicks69kFavorites

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    ZZ Lv is probably a very famous author of yandere (obsessive/obsessive) novels, right? His writing is very detailed in its portrayal of the female protagonist's psychology, making her yandere seem quite reasonable. The plot has both sweet and bitter moments. Although the ending of this particular book is somewhat controversial, it's really a matter of opinion.

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