My Unexpected Marriage / When the Count's Illegitimate Daughter Gets Married / Kont’un Gayrimeşru Çocugu Evlenirse / Когда незаконнорожденная дочь графа / 当伯爵家的私生女结婚时 / 백작가의 사생아가 결혼하면
Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
5.4K
49
1.7K
May 16, 2025
“Dirty wench! You stole my necklace!” “Unless I knew where your necklace was, I wouldn’t have been able to take it.” As an illegitimate child, Laritte’s biggest sin was being born. In the year she became an adult, she was sent to marry the ghost duke who was rumored to be dead. Her miserable life seemed to get worse and worse, however… Her life changed when the duke came back alive. “Madam, how do you like it?” Kind servants, “You have enough luxury to buy some residences in the capital.” “…no one will be able to look down on you anymore.” And the empire’s devoted and murderous duke. It was already too late for those who tormented Laritte to regret it. [Taken from NovelUpdates] My Unexpected Marriage / When the Count’s Illegitimate Daughter Gets Married / Kont’un Gayrimeşru Çocugu Evlenirse / Когда незаконнорожденная дочь графа / 当伯爵家的私生女结婚时 / 백작가의 사생아가 결혼하면
I’m Worried that My Brother is Too Gentle / My Brother Too Soft / My Oppa is Too Innocent / Don't Hire My Brother, Your Highness! / I Am Worried Because My Brother Is Too Gentle / I'm Worried That My Brother Is Too Gentle / My Oppa Is Too Innocent / Onii-sama ga Otonashi sugite Shinpai na no / お兄様がおとなしすぎて心配なの / 哥哥太单纯了怎么办？ / 哥哥太善良了，真令人担心 / 오라버니가 너무 순해서 걱정이다
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
880
1
499
September 18, 2024
“Your Highness! The papers have piled up like this……!” I reincarnated as Irene Weber, the younger sister of an aide who is suffering from overtime because of the prince who is in love and neglects his work. Irene, who was buried in work before the reincarnation and died of overwork, intends to protect her beloved brother from such a terrible thing. No overtime! No call after work! Evil boss, go away! Work less and earn more, brother! To the end, Irene tries to separate the prince from her brother. A method to win by knowing your enemy and knowing yourself. Irene scraps a little record without leaving any details, of the Prince whose face she doesn’t even know about, for the future. Somehow, her brother’s face, looking at such Irene, is dark…… “Brother, if you’re meeting the Crown Prince today, I’ll go with…..” “Absolutely not.” ‘Do you want to meet him alone so much?’ *** “Before that, Benjamin Weber, when can I meet your sister?” “Not for the rest of your life.” The most affectionate brother and sister of the continent. Will the day come when these two siblings can resolve their growing misunderstanding? [Taken from Novel Updates] I’m Worried that My Brother is Too Gentle / My Brother Too Soft / My Oppa is Too Innocent / Don’t Hire My Brother, Your Highness! / I Am Worried Because My Brother Is Too Gentle / I’m Worried That My Brother Is Too Gentle / My Oppa Is Too Innocent / Onii-sama ga Otonashi sugite Shinpai na no / お兄様がおとなしすぎて心配なの / 哥哥太单纯了怎么办？ / 哥哥太善良了，真令人担心 / 오라버니가 너무 순해서 걱정이다
Melt Me in Your Voice / あなたの声で私を溶かして / 네 목소리로 나를 녹여줘
Drama, Josei, Romance
70
1
139
February 24, 2024
Jang Minju is a rookie anchor on the fast track to success, but not everyone believes in her. During an interview, ace PD Han Wook coldly states she’s not what they’re looking for. Minju thinks it’s unlikely she’ll run into the smug PD again, but suddenly, he’s popping up everywhere and pressing her to work with him! At the same time, Kim Sinwoo, a senior colleague, starts to show interest in her too. As these two men orbit around Minju, one question emerges – how do they know her so well?
Cursed Manager's Regression / Oh! For Your Certain Victory, Manager Kim / Oh! Pilseung Manager Kim / Oh! Victory Mr. Kim / キム課長、2002年に回帰する / 오! 필승 김과장
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
525
1
73
May 18, 2024
Kim Moojin’s job was to support the supernatural beings known as “vagrants” on missions, cleaning up the messes they leave behind. Then one day, he is killed in a fight between vagrants, but to his surprise, he wakes up in the year 2002, the peak of his youth! Though excited to relive the good years, he finds out that, unfortunately, he’s been cursed by a demon! Now, the only way for Moojin to cure himself is by working with the ones he hoped to avoid the most… the vagrants.
The Main Protagonist Block My Path / A male protagonist is blocking my way / The Hero Is Standing in My Way / The Male Lead Is Blocking My Way / The Male Protagonist Is Blocking My Way / 主役が私の邪魔をする / 男主阻挡了我前进的道路 / 男主挡了我的前程 / 남자 주인공이 내 앞길을 가로막는다 / The Male Lead Won’t Let Me Be!
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
512
5
582
September 9, 2023
After being reborn as Ariel Ellifritiz, a side character destined to become Crown Prince Eisa’s fiancée, I was determined to enjoy my new life as a rich, pretty, and strong noblewoman. But as fate would have it, I somehow end up saving the young Prince Siegfried, the male lead and the crown prince’s rival, as he’s fleeing from Eisa’s men. Getting involved with Siegfried or his battle for the throne is the last thing I want, but what’s a girl to do when the male lead won’t let her be?
Passionate Love Class / Dating Class / Devotees Class / 热恋教学 / 秘密の熱愛授業 / 열애 수업
Adaptation, Drama, Historical, Romance
671
2
553
November 16, 2024
When Ji Eunchae is set up on a date with the wealthy heir Cha Yiheon, she knows this is her chance to escape her abusive family. Never mind the fact that Yiheon is both 10 years her senior and her former high school teacher! Yiheon takes pity on her and offers a deal that can save both of them from their families’ expectations: they’ll get married, but a year later, she must have completely ruined the marriage. Is Eunchae up to the task of faking a marriage and keeping love out of the picture?
Ian Lane wakes to find himself in an eerie house with no memory and only ominous strangers for company. He soon discovers that he’s a member of a team of afterlife enforcers and that he was recently tricked into giving away an important key, setting off a chain of events that disturbs the entire balance of the beyond. It’s up to the executors to set things right again, but between formidable new foes and demons from Ian’s dark past, this job gives new meaning to the phrase “life or death.” The Executive / The Executor / 執行者～魂を導く者～ / 집행자
Whose Child Should I Give Birth To? / Nuguui Aileul Nah-eulkka / Reincarnated Beauty’s Love Affairs / Tensei Bijo no Ren’ai Jijou / Whose Child Are You Going to Give Birth To? / 転生美女の恋愛事情 / 누구의 아이를 낳을까 After a heroic death, Oh Youngsil is given the chance to select her own rebirth. With all the flavors of life before her, Youngsil forgoes all else and piles on one “scoop” of beauty after another. But there’s a catch. The choices she makes now take time off her life. To stop this, she is told she must give birth to “God’s Helper,” which will grant her wealth and happiness. Armed with beauty and not much else, will Youngsil taste the sweetness of life, or will reincarnation prove bittersweet?
The Flower Dances and the Wind Sings The Flower Dances and the Wind Sings (Official) / Bunga Menari dan Angin Bernyanyi / Flowers Dance and Wind Sings / Las Flores bailan y el Viento canta / The Dance of Flowers and the Song of the Wind / The Flowers Dance and the Wind Sings / Танец цветов и песнь ветра / Цветы танцуют и ветер поет / 꽃은 춤추고 바람은 노래한다
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
696
4
628
March 20, 2024
Ercella lived a glorious life everyone envied, but died of an illness at a young age. Before her death, she regretted not having become a proper mother to her son. But somehow, she went back three years ago. Ercella is living her second life. I promise to be a loving mother this time. However, is it too late? “Now that you’re doing this, you’re just making me feel uncomfortable.” The son only pushes her away and she realises that her relationship with the husband, who she thought was fine before her regression, wasn’t actually…
My Boss Can't Sleep Without Me / Suspicious Sleep With the Boss / Clause nocturne / 上司と私のおかしなベッド事情 / 必须同寝才可以 / 상사와의 수상한 잠자리
Comedy, Drama, Josei, Office Workers, Romance
200
5
386
January 17, 2025
Chae Eunsoo just wants a stable life with no drama. After a wild night out leads her to sleep with a man she’s just met, she’s relieved to find that he only slept next to her… and nothing more. When she runs into him again, he reveals his desperate need for some shut-eye, which only Eunsoo could induce. He asks if they could sleep together again, and while he seems polite, she soon learns he’s not just a random stranger, but Seo Dojin, a boss from her company! So much for a drama-free life!
마이 페어 메이드 Sandy, an adorable maid, whose hobby is cleaning, becomes a fiancé of the young master, Killian, who is a ladies’ man with a snippy attitude. One day, when it was thundering, Sandy was possessed by Alexandra, the prettiest socialite. She becomes a fiancé of Killian, the young master of the highest noble family, who has been mesmerized by Alexandra! However, they are their worst enemies. To go back to her body, she pretends to be Alexandra, hiding her true intentions.
Blue Snake's Red Moon / Puleunbaemui Bulgeundal / Ular Biru Bulan Merah / Красная луна синей змеи / 푸른뱀의 붉은달
Drama, Historical, Romance, Supernatural
62
1
43
August 26, 2023
Leerang has had a lot of bad luck, but getting tricked into being buried alive as the bride of a ghost might really take the cake. Leerang is tied to the ghost by a red string of fate, and somewhere between the world of the living and the dead, she’s slowly dying. Just then a blue snake appears and tells her that she can return to the living if she ties herself to him instead. But there’s a reason Tajin has been sealed beneath the earth for the past three hundred years, and now she has no choice but to find out why. Blue Snake’s Red Moon / Puleunbaemui Bulgeundal / Ular Biru Bulan Merah / Красная луна синей змеи / 푸른뱀의 붉은달
아쉴레앙 공작의 계약 결혼 / Duchess Aishling’s Contract Marriage / The Contractual Marriage of the Duke Ashillean / The Duke of Ashleyan’s Contractual Marriage / The Duchess's Contract Marriage
Adaptation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
706
1
686
August 10, 2024
After the ‘Tyrant King’ killed our parents, we managed to defeat him in a coup d’etat. My younger sister became the Emperor and I became the Duke who ruled the beast-infested Northern territory. We took our revenge and my younger sister has become the Emperor, so there’s only one task left – the oath I made to God right before helping my younger sister. In order to fulfill that oath, I’ll have to get married. But for someone like me who has never had a relationship before, ‘love’ is more difficult than war or fighting a dragon. However, the illegitimate son of the tyrant, the Prince, has just proposed a contractual marriage…? “Three years. Please just stay married to me for three years. I will divorce you right after that.” “What is he saying? And yet, why does he keep catching my eyes?”
MAVE: Dunia Baru / MAVE: もうひとつの世界 / MAVE: 另一个世界 / MAVE: 또 다른 세계
Drama, Fantasy
62
1
62
January 6, 2024
Just when Lee Zena was finally ready to debut as a K-pop idol, her group was scrapped because of backlash from a scandal involving Ju Siu, former member of another girl group under the same entertainment company. But after a mysterious person named “T” contacts Zena, she now sees game holograms that say her only hope of debuting is to appear on a survival idol program called “To Be Dol” with none other than Siu. As they face one mystery after another, how will Zena and Siu ever debut together? MAVE: Dunia Baru / MAVE: もうひとつの世界 / MAVE: 另一个世界 / MAVE: 또 다른 세계
Eunsoo Min is an all-star overachiever: She’s smart, beautiful, she went to the best schools, and everything she does in her professional life is a success. Her life is going great—and the last thing wants to do is get married. So when her boyfriend proposes, she dumps him on the spot. Still, anyone would be depressed after a breakup. She goes drinking with her team from work, gets plastered, and winds up in bed with Hyunjae Do—the team newbie! She decides to forget all about it, and life goes back to normal. Except for one thing—morning sickness! Will she let Hyunjae raise the baby with her like he wants to? Or will she stay true to her anti-marriage stance? Speed Romance / Speeding Romance / 超速罗曼史 / 속도위반 로맨스
Fan From Heaven / Best Devil Housekeeper ; Demon Emperor Butler ; Demon Emperor Great Butler ; Demon Emperor Housekeeper ; Demonic Emperor ; Devil Butler ; Housekeeper is the Magic Emperor ; Magic Emperor ; Mo Huang Da Guan Jia ; The Devil Butler ; The Steward Demonic Emperor ; The Steward Demonic King ; Как демон-император стал дворецким ; 魔皇大管家 ; The Servant Is the Demon King?! ; Demon King Steward
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
17K
471
1.6K
May 18, 2025
Zhuo Yifan was a magic emperor or could be called a demon emperor because he had an ancient emperor’s book called the Book of the Nine Secrets, he was targeted by all the experts, and he was even betrayed and killed by his students. Then his soul enters and comes back to life in a family servant boy named Zhuo Fan. Because some demonic magic is holding him back, he must unite the child’s memories and cannot ignore the family and the mistress he serves. How can he lead this descending family back to the pinnacle of this continent! Fan From Heaven / Best Devil Housekeeper ; Demon Emperor Butler ; Demon Emperor Great Butler ; Demon Emperor Housekeeper ; Demonic Emperor ; Devil Butler ; Housekeeper is the Magic Emperor ; Magic Emperor ; Mo Huang Da Guan Jia ; The Devil Butler ; The Steward Demonic Emperor ; The Steward Demonic King ; Как демон-император стал дворецким ; 魔皇大管家 ; The Servant Is the Demon King?! ; Demon King Steward
물어보는 사이 / While Asking / Between Asking / Bitten Contract
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
531
1
312
May 24, 2024
Being bitten by a vampire makes you healthy!? Lee Chae-I, who unintentionally became an unfavorable celebrity because of a headache. She found out by chance that the top star Seo Lee Jun is a vampire and if bitten by him, she will become healthy for a while. To Chae-I who asks him, Lee Jun proposes a contract relationship! 물어보는 사이 / While Asking / Between Asking
가짜를 위한 장소는 없다 / No Place for the Fake Princess ; There Is No Place for Fakes / Philomel the Fake
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
8.5K
158
3.1K
May 18, 2025
Conspiring with her mother to impersonate the princess, Philomel – a fake princess who caused the war by separating the tower and the empire – is executed when all sins are found. Truly suited to be the villain….. “I mean, it’s not enough to kill the Philomel in the book for her mistakes!” Philomel shouted and threw the book she was reading. She was just curious about the suspicious book she picked up in the garden, but the Princess Philomel in the book, just die! “Which big guy wrote a novel with the background of the real imperial family?” I want to believe that it is only fiction, but somehow everything that happens after that looks exactly like the book. “As long as this happens… the only goal is survival!” 9-year-old Philomel changes her reputation to survive, finds Ellencia, the emperor’s real daughter, and leaves for a new life. But… “Come find my daughter right now!” The emperor, who knew he’d hate her, opened his eyes and looked for her. “I’m here. Come back with me to the Imperial Palace.” As well as her fiancé, who had seemed uninterested in her. “What’s wrong with coming to see my daughter?” Even her biological father begins to intrude into her life? Will Philomel be able to reveal the identity of the suspicious book and find her new life? A long romance fantasy. 가짜를 위한 장소는 없다 / No Place for the Fake Princess / There Is No Place for Fakes / Philomel the Fake
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 2ha-Dumb Husky and his White Cat Shizun Dumb Husky and his White Cat Shizun Er Ha He Ta De Bai Mao Shi Zun Erha Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun Husky và Sư tôn Mèo Trắng của hắn Èr Hā Hé Tā De Bái Māo Shī Zūn ฮัสกี้หน้าโง่กับอาจารย์เหมียวขาวของเขา 二哈和他的白猫师尊 이합화타적백묘사존: 바보 허스키와 그의 흰 고양이 사존
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shounen Ai
276
1
81
November 25, 2024
.Emperor of the cultivation world Mo Weiyu deceived elders and slaughtered ancestors and committed all crimes and sins known to man. After ending his own life, he was reborn and transmigrated to the year he first became a disciple. In the shell of a boy held an old and weary soul. After coming back to life, truth after truth that had been hidden below the surface in the previous life floated to the top and broke through the waters one after the other. Of all revelations, the one that stunned him the most was that the Shizun he had hated to the bone in his previous life had always been protecting him from the shadows… The heart of a man can change; even demons and monsters can become compassionate and do good. Only, he had sinned deeply. Can the blood on his hands ever be cleansed?
The Frozen Player Returns / Return of the Frozen Player / 얼어붙은 플레이어의 귀환 / 冰封玩家归来 / 闇夜英雄破冰而出 / การกลับมาของเพลเยอร์แช่แข็ง
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
14.5K
44
1.8K
May 16, 2025
5 years after the world changed, the final boss appeared. [The final boss for area Earth, the Frost Queen, has appeared.] The final boss! If we can just defeat her, our lives will go back to normal! The top five players in the world, including Specter Seo Jun-ho, finally defeated the Frost Queen… But they fell into a deep slumber. 25 years passed. “A second floor? It didn’t end when the Frost Queen died? Specter awakes from his slumber.
The Demon King Who Lost His Job summary is updating. Come visit Mangakakalot.com sometime to read the latest chapter of The Demon King Who Lost His Job. If you have any question about this manga, Please don’t hesitate to contact us or translate team. Hope you enjoy it. The Laid Off Demon King
There comes a time in every princess’s life where she has to find her prince. But Hayool shuns marriage and wants to remain in the royal palace with her family. This crybaby princess is known throughout the kingdom for her strongheadedness. She’s even earned the nickname of “Eun-Lu,” or silver tears, for her crying fits. It seems that the right prince will never show up to whisk her off her feet. That is until one day, a dashing young man comes into the picture. Sunwoo Juyoung is a mysterious figure who exudes a quiet confidence. He has arrived at the empire with ulterior motives…but slowly but surely, has been captivated by the princess’s charms. However, competition for royal power is heating up and Hayool will be caught right in the middle of everything. Is all fair in love and royalty? Will the crybaby princess find her prince charming or will things become a royal mess…? Good Job, Her Highness the Princess / 어화둥둥, 공주마마
Bailian Lvcha Nanyou De Qian Ceng Taolu A Cup Full of Water Fu Shui Man Bei Last Night, You Were Too Much White Lotus Green Tea Boyfriend's Melaleuca Routine 白莲绿茶男友的千层套路 覆水满杯 / A Basic B's Guide to Stealing a Man’s Heart
Rumor has it that Baram Oh had an affair with her married art school professor. It’s been four years since that debacle, and now she’s back at campus to try and enjoy her college life. But she’s not the only thing who’s returned: there’s rumors of a water ghost roaming the halls, and it just might be following her around.
What is the price of revenge? Kris knows she’s different but lives in the dark about her power, controlled by her father’s supervision and her job as “The Cleaner,” doing the dirty work of the Hyuu Police Department. When she finally has a chance to learn more about herself, her father is murdered by a vicious crime syndicate. Eden, the chairwoman of a rival crime family, gives Kris another chance at life. With vengeance on her mind, will Kris adapt to her new life in the underworld, or will she fall deeper into the pit?
Long ago, demons came into the land of Laevus. Pride, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Lust, Gluttony… each one plaguing one of the six districts. There is one demon, however, who is the most powerful of all and destined to bring about the end of all humanity: the Absolute. Ina Venus, a legendary demon hunter from the lowest of the six districts, was born as an Unstable demon, and he is inches away from becoming the Absolute himself. One fateful night, Ina is forced to face one of his most formidable foes yet: himself. Will Ina be able to find humanity within himself before it’s too late, or will he succumb to his demonic side and cause destruction to all?
We trust professionals with our money. We also trust professionals with our bodies. We even trust them with the most meticulous tasks, like decorating our homes and educating our children. Even marriage decisions. We could trust professionals with so many things. However, what about our minds? The story of a genius psychologist, Dr. Frost.
Trash Belongs in the Trash Can! ; Throw the Trash in the Trash can!
Comedy, Romance, Shoujo
487
1
203
October 12, 2024
쓰레기는 쓰레기통에! / Put the Trash to Where It Belongs! / Throw the Trash in the Trash can! ‘Woobin’, who uses his good looks to seduce rich women and has lived like trash. He ends up falling in love with ‘Suzy’, a chaebol heir who was only supposed to be a target of his seduction. He experiences the sweetness of love for the first time, But it lasts only for a while because what’s hidden behind Suzy’s angel-like appearance begins to slowly choke Woobin. A romance story of two trash-like humans who can’t even be recycled!
Now a major adaptation on streaming. Junwung, an unemployed college graduate, slips into a coma when he accidentally falls off of a bridge. While he’s in a comatose state, he gets an offer from the crisis response team of the underworld company Flashback to temporarily join their team. If he accepts this offer, he could wake up early from the coma and even get rid of the karma from his past life that’s been holding him back from getting jobs! He’s got nothing better to do tomorrow, so it’s a beautiful day to save lives… with these grim reapers!! Demain Mañana غدا 來日 明日 還有明天 내일
꽃만 키우는데 너무강함; O Florista Mais Forte; The Macho Florist; Too Strong, To Raise Flowers; Kkonman Kiuneunde Neomugangham; El florista más fuerte; สุภาพบุรุษบุษบา; 花屋になりたいだけなのに強すぎ！
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
2.4K
19
368
May 17, 2025
Hwang Jae-Ho joins a game and wants to open a flower shop, thus begins his long journey of being a florist in a virtual world.
Elijah Zelenoff dreams of making it into the #1 Mixed Martial Arts promotion Pankration F.C. and becoming the world champ. The only problem is that he absolutely sucks. To others, Elijah’s known as a Tomato Can–a stepping stone for up-and-coming fighters with better records. Elijah’s goals seem unattainable until he’s offered the chance to compete in an MMA reality show against 14 other fighters by the president of Pankration himself, Joesph “J.J.” Jericho. The winner will earn fame, glory, and a seven-figure contract. Does Elijah have what it takes to become the champ?
Jiho was globally ranked Number 1 in a game notorious for its difficulty. That game was thought to have been shut down but is back in a fresh coat of paint! Jiho, dreaming once again of attaining rank 1, joins his high school’s Esports club. It has been a while since he last played, but his senses are still alive. However, as the game has changed, unexpected weaknesses arise. The main character, who becomes more passionate the stronger his opponents are, is attempting to become a professional gamer!
Chic Siyeon and bubbly Yura couldn’t be any more different, but after a whiff of lavender scented clothes and an unexpected encounter at Dahan Art Academy, they become inseparable best friends. Now that they’re adults stepping into the real world, Siyeon and Yura start exploring exciting new opportunities and pursuing their artistic passions. But when they start catching each other at bad timings and misunderstandings start to accumulate, their friendship is put to the test. Will Siyeon and Yura be able to keep up with their own personal lives and maintain their friendship intact?
Jimin’s new goal in life is to get her hands on her crush’s underwear, but not for the reason you might think! She has been advised by her fortune teller that she’ll have a chance with him if she manages to stick a charm on his underwear. But how’s she supposed to do that when even just looking at him makes her tongue-tied? Luckily, Jimin has a plan, but will things go the way she wants, or will she end up making her crush hate her before she even gets a chance to use the charm? You Will Like It You’ll Like It 좋아하게 될 거야
What should you do when a 1000-year-old imoogi named Bari suddenly appears in your apartment and demands you pay for the sins of your ancestors? Help him become a dragon, of course! Young Yoo’s life is on the line as he teaches Bari the ins and outs of getting along with humans in order to prepare for the Nakdong River Dragon Exam. Will Young be able to help Bari pass the exam and become a full-fledged dragon? Original Webtoon Official English Translation Official Traditional Chinese Translation Official Thai Translation
The Greatest First Love in the Universe Lovers of the Galaxy Universe's Strongest First Love เมื่อจักรวาลส่งรักแรกมาให้ฉัน 宇宙最强初恋 우주 최강의 첫사랑
Drama, Romance, School Life
73
1
102
May 4, 2024
Six years ago, when Wooju lost her father, she came across a kind-hearted alien in the mountains. Ever since then, she’s been an avid fan of aliens, but she pretends not to believe in their existence out of fear that her classmates will ostracize her. One day, Wooju discovers a school club that meets her interests. She’s excited to finally share her passion for aliens with others, but she has no idea that this will be the beginning of her exciting romance with the student body president Huimun, who has a secret of his own.
