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li

What does li mean?

Short for love interest. Fanfic and BookTok shorthand for the romantic target in a story — the one the MC is orbiting, pining over, or already entangled with. Plural LIs are common in poly plots and otome games.

"The second LI is right there, why is she still chasing the first one."

Frequently asked questions

What does LI stand for?
LI stands for Love Interest, the character the protagonist is falling for.
How do you use LI in a sentence?
For example: "The new LI was introduced in chapter three." It's common in fan and fiction communities.
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