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I want some recommendations where the FL or ML is considered by beauty standards to be ugly or not drop-dead gorgeous. I just want to see some variety in some manga than just the hot FLs or MLs, I'm just tired of pretty faces :(

Am I the only one who feels iffy about the isekai/reincarnation/rebirth stories where the main setting is in past/ancient times? I kind of feel I've seen SO MANY mangas where the FL ALWAYS relies on the Ml in some way because he is of a higher status/reputation/skills/et. Even if that help is in small doses, I can't help but feel irritated. I guess I'm a sadistic son of a bish who wants the Fl to suffer and help herself when no one else will. Ugh, if there are any manga where the ML is nearly non-existent or AT LEAST the lesser one(in terms of status/power/etc) in the relationship pls recommend.

I just wanna see a strong af FL with a weak ML that gets pampered/protected by the FL. ( T﹏T )

Are there any good manga recommendations with a strong female lead and little to no romance?

I enjoy weak to strong stories. For example, the MC starts in an unfortunate situation and becomes stronger and stronger as the story continues. I also really like Isekai/reincarnation/transmigration stories.

It'd also be perfect if there were no male leads. Even if there were one/some, please recommend one that isn't downright annoying(ex. overbearing, stalker, toxic, abusive, etc.). （￣へ￣）