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stuff featuring a weak female lead (FL) in an otome setting who gains power through a system (or otherwise), eventually becoming OP. Ideally, she grows alongside a lover—who can be male or female—who is either her equal, weaker, or complements her strengths and weaknesses.
Alternatively, I’m interested in male protagonists with a "Death is the Only Ending for the Villainess" vibe, incorporating elements of angst, suffering, tragedy, and sad backstories. Yaoi or non-yaoi are both fine.
A Yaoi otome where ML is a top but acts like the typical bottom or the opposite would be cool too.