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Description

In an era where discrimination against male omegas is rampant, high school student Han Je-hyeon develops feelings for teacher Song Soo-hyeon, who is hiding his identity as a beta. After that, even as a college student, Je-hee cannot forget Soo-hyeon and secretly stalks him, eventually encountering him as Soo-hyeon's popularity begins to rise... 'Professor, were you an omega?'

Original Webtoon

Official Translations:
Japanese: Beltoon, Lezhin


Type
Manhwa

Related Series
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Associated Names
La raison de vouloir un Alpha
La razón por la que desea un Alfa
Lý Do Muốn Có Alpha
The Reason Why I Want Alpha
เหตุผลที่ต้องการอัลฟ่า
アルファを欲する理由
アルファを求む理由〜甘い香りに誘われて〜
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Status in Country of Origin

6 Chapters (Complete)


Completely Scanlated?
No

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Average: 6.9 / 10.0 (15 votes)
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Last Updated
October 8th, 2025 11:19pm PDT - 3 weeks ago

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Serialized In (magazine)
Bomtoon (Bomtoon)

Licensed (in English)
No

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Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #818 increased(+8)
Monthly Pos #1642 decreased(-226)
3 Month Pos #2624 increased(+2331)
6 Month Pos #311 increased(+196)
Year Pos #361 decreased(-668)

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On 24 reading lists
On 38 wish lists
On 35 completed lists
On 26 custom lists

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