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It’s Actually Not Easy Wanting to be a Supporting Male Lead
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In this period where countless supporting lead actors always attempt to counterattack, turn over a new leaf or simply refuse to take up the role, his purpose of existing is to fill the role of a good supporting male lead and uphold his duty to the best of his ability. To add the needed lustre to storylines and this world. Only, it’s a pity that even those unafraid of god-like enemies will be afraid of pig-like teammates.

Bitterly, he realises that for some unfathomable reason, he is being bothered time and again by a bastard who refuses to follow the script…

In order to walk the path of a good supporting male lead, he engages in a battle of wits and courage with that person. Loving each other and killing each other, one ultimately cannot escape fate’s teasing–

why is it so difficult wanting to be a responsible and diligent supporting male lead?! QAQ

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IANEWTBASML
Muốn làm nam phụ kỳ thực cũng chẳng dễ gì
ผ่ามิติจีบตัวประกอบ
想做男配其实也不容易
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The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love (7)
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  2. want to read
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  4. Personal fav 2 :3
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04/21/18 ShenHua Translations c3 part7
04/21/18 ShenHua Translations c3 part6
04/21/18 ShenHua Translations c3 part5
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04/20/18 ShenHua Translations c3 part3
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04/20/18 ShenHua Translations c3 part1
03/29/18 ShenHua Translations c2 part10
03/29/18 ShenHua Translations c2 part9
03/29/18 ShenHua Translations c2 part8
03/29/18 ShenHua Translations c2 part7
03/29/18 ShenHua Translations c2 part6
03/29/18 ShenHua Translations c2 part5
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Greynie
Greynie rated it
December 12, 2022
Status: c6.12
I wondered why I've dropped this and this is the 3rd times I re-read from ch 1 to what I'm in now in the 3 years span. Now, I write this to remind myself and maybe others, this novel is not what you expected. I hate this, remember future me.

The ML is a jerk, he's so obsessed with MC without any regard of mc's feeling and situation. He's too pushy.

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There's no compensation whatsoever in those 6 worlds. Idk about the rest of ch but is it not already too late? He didn't think at all what would happened to MC when he keeps being a pig teammate and MC got his points reduced. You said you like him but why you did that to him?? Ughh.. Im so mad!! My hope that ML would be better is completely shattered when he forced MC to have s3x with him

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ML seems to never view MC as equal, only an object that piqued his interest in his boring life. That's all. It's not like/love.

I agree with other comments, ML is such a creep and selfish tr*sh. He doesn't deserve MC. <<less
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TheDivineBeing
TheDivineBeing rated it
December 8, 2022
Status: --
I dislike both the main characters of the novel.

Although some actions of Sui Yuan (MC) can be reasoned based on his pure innocence where he knows literally nothing, but I absolutely dislike the ML because he is just so obsessive and his thoughts are way too crooked. He never considers MC's feelings and thoughts. In one of the initial chapters, ML said that he is only being with MC just to pass time and MC is interesting to him and thinks that only he has the right to abandon MC... more>> when he loses interest but MC has to follow him as he has no rights. It is totally obsessive. No matter how the author embellishes his charcter after some chapters, but as ML's mind is already so dark that cannot be changed.

If possible, I would have given it ZERO stars. <<less
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3694
3694 rated it
August 1, 2022
Status: Completed
ML is annoying. I remember how I dropped this a long time ago and now dropping it again. It was cuz ML sexualized a dog. Nope. Bestiality is a big no for me. I have read more questionable morals but this is just NO.

Never really finished it just bothers.
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee rated it
July 8, 2022
Status: Completed
Sometimes I think author theses days focus too much on the MC and forget about the ML when they write these novels. ML need to be considerate or have (Good) reasons for his actions. If he make him tr*sh like these and screwing MC over it leave a bad taste in readers mouth. Unfortunately this was of those cases where ML was tr*sh and didn't even consider MC's feelings and acted extremely selfish. Started off well but midway it crashed miserably.
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petalfy
petalfy rated it
December 24, 2021
Status: Completed
I had originally not planned on writing a review on this novel, but after many months of coming back to reread only to see new negative reviews, I’ve decided to provide some words of defense.

I really enjoyed this novel. I still enjoy it. Sometimes, I suddenly remember a specific arc from this and can’t be relieved until I come back to reread it. I’ve notice one consistent point of attack in the bad reviews, which is that the arcs aren't notable or memorable. Personally, I remember most of the arcs... more>> in this novel compared to others quick transmigrations that I’ve read. I suppose it depends on your tastes, but I found that I loved all the arcs and nothing was too rushed or too dragged out.

Honestly, I’m in complete agreement with some of the reviewers here. I, too, shipped the MC with the original protagonist on many many occasions. Maybe I just have bad taste.

Anyway, I don’t really write reviews anymore, but maybe I’ll update this to a full detailed review when I have the time? Who knows. For now, I’ll just focus on taking this in for the hundredth time and loving every second of it. Give it a shot, it might be worth your time. <<less
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itsabunchofletters
itsabunchofletters rated it
March 23, 2021
Status: --
I can't continue reading this novel..

ML- If you like reading about mentally demented sadists then you'll love this lovely rapist and potential zoophile ML (And most other MLs since authors can't seem to understand what consent is.) 눈_눈

The ML is supposed to be the scheming and playful gong archetype but he is to much of a s*um for that.

The novel goes through many mental gymnastics to justify the MLs inexcusable actions.

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Spoiler

The MC turns into a dog and all the ML can do is think how it's too bad he has to wait to have interc**rse... there was too much s*xual tension for me to be comfortable with... Wtf author

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MC - Typical boring princess shou who can't seem to do anything but get sweeped up

their feet by their prince charming ML. I don't mind power fantasies and Gary sues

but the MC is something else. Not to mention how ridiculously s*upid and naive he his.

Its suppose to make the MC look all cute and innocent but he just gives me brain aneurysms.

Their Relationship - The MC seems to resist the ML in the beginning but after continuous harassment and ab*se caused by the ML the MC simply gives into him. Its non con, an abusive relationship where the ML ignores the MCs every wish and plea, simply doing whatever he wants usually to the detriment of the MC.

Side Characters - 100% more likeable than the MC and ML, even the villains.

Plot - The first arc was acceptable everything after that was a downhill battle. It supposedly gets better in the end but I'm not a masochist to continue reading this novel.

Either you rage quit or it simply gets too boring to continue reading. <<less
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SM08
SM08
November 10, 2019
Status: --
At first the novel was good as the MC was working hard to achieve the goal and so and the ML was arrogantly possessive with thought like dosen't matter what I do as later the MC will be noding with his s*upidity like a head less chicken and which does happen.

Half of the way in the novel it seems as if the MC is in this novel just to show how great the ML is. The only thing you can see MC actively participating is in the bed else it's... more>> like he want to hide under ML protection who is so like psychotic that if another person even touch the MC he drag him to the bed just to 'punish' well all in the name of love. From a strong build up character the MC becomes next to s*upidity and all other works are done by ML as he see fit and MC is like a showpiece follow the ML like a tail. More than supporting role that MC 's character should be he is becomes a happy to be stepping stone for other characters to achieve goal. It came to the point where I cannot tolerate this anymore.

This is thel first time I am giving so horrible review but please do visit the novel I might not like it but who know you may so give it a try. <<less
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Boba
Boba rated it
April 20, 2019
Status: c7 part4
The first Arc is simply cute. I drop this somewhere around the 3rd or 4th arc, cause I just hate where it's going.

I love the MC and the system interaction, but that's it.

This would be a great story if the ML isn't a nonsensical human being.
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ladyartemis
ladyartemis rated it
April 23, 2018
Status: c3.12
Ahhh!!! So good! I dont usually read yaoi, but this! Simply a masterpiece. I dont feel disgusted at all. It flows so naturally to me. Kudos to the author and translator for the job well done ?
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ResidentialPsycho
ResidentialPsycho rated it
April 21, 2018
Status: Completed
For this first three arcs, this series is hilarious. The sweet, innocent MC tries his hardest to follow along the plot for each of these settings and act as an appropriate love rival, but the male lead keeps screwing him over by pursuing him instead of the female lead. Although the male lead is the "hero, " he's definitely not a good guy. I love how funny and action-filled all of these scenarios are. The character development progresses smoothly, and I love how the relationship between the MC and his... more>> system, 5237, grow closer as they are united against the wicked male lead. I caught up to the most recent chapters in one sitting. Very fun.

And then, things change.

The first s*x scene occurs in chapter 4.12, and the MC literally tries to run away. The consent is dubious at best. There are excuses made in various arcs to force the MC to have s*x with the ML, including inner demons in a cultivation arc, being destined mates, being the ML's pet, etc. There are numerous cases where consent is highly questionable or the MC tries to escape his "punishment." The ML chases him down. Although the MC tries to protect himself, he often complains of being too sore and having to recover afterward.

The ML is extremely possessive and full of rage. Although he claims to love the MC, I don't see any signs of what I would refer to as love. He's merely extremely possessive and aggressive to the point of wanting to isolate the MC from everyone else. He eventually begins to cooperate with the MC and stop torturing him and putting his life in danger as often. He can be tender at times and apologize, but he's still a relationship nightmare who should be purged. Lust and rage are all he exists for. He was fine as a villain, but he's revolting as the ML.

The MC is artificial and has no feelings for anything other than his creator and the ML. Although he later learns to become affectionate to the ML, their relationship mostly consists of him consenting to the ML's overbearing and unreasonable treatment of him. Rather than a person of his own, he's more of a doll the ML wants to harass. I wouldn't consider his feelings toward the ML to be love either.

The only detail that makes this less bad is the fact that
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neither character is human. The ML is also artificial and created with intense feelings. Unfortunately, the Creator forgot to put any compassion, kindness, sorrow, or any other emotions in him except for rage. Essentially, the nonhuman ML attacks the nonhuman MC and forces the nonhuman MC to have s*x with him all the time. Meanwhile, the MC can't refuse the ML because the ML comes from his master. It kinda feels like a mind-control thing is going on.

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The good news is the settings are interesting. The plots for each world could have more cunning and details involved since they are fairly weak and straightforward, but the settings are interesting. Unfortunately, the ML generally takes care of everything.

At the end, things change yet again.

The writer doesn't even complete everything she's writing. A couple of arcs are randomly interrupted. The main plot comes to an abrupt and unsatisfying end. Then, extras are thrown in to complete the abandoned arcs, but those endings are even more unsatisfying. The ending was altogether fairly disappointing.

I originally rated the first three arcs as a 5. Once the r*pe and ab*se began, I dropped to to a 3 or 4. With the weak endings, I'm giving this series a finally review of a 3. It could have been much better. <<less
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XD
XD rated it
April 21, 2018
Status: c3.12
EDIT: Please stop reading after arc 3. Changed to 3 stars.

The author is really good at making me cry. And Shen Hua (the translator) is really good at translating!

The author creates a wonderous juxtaposition of tragedy, romance, and comedy. Despite knowing how each arc will turn out, I still find myself drawn into each chapter and getting my emotions tossed around. I honestly cried like a baby then laughed like a fool within a span of five minutes.

Highly recommended, even if you don't read BL.
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Patetic_jujubA
Patetic_jujubA
December 6, 2024
Status: --
In this novel there is an arc where the protagonist ends up as a guard of the ML (who is the leader of the demonic sect) and the ML has a disciple that he created and that the ML likes. The disciple doesn't like ML and ends up liking another man, he tries to steal a very powerful plant from his master to give to this guy who he likes and ends up going wrong. Please help me, I've been trying to find for days (TnT)
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DemiUchiha
DemiUchiha
March 3, 2024
Status: Completed
This was not a really good read.

1.) The ML annoyed me in the first couple of arcs.

2.) I don't like the MC's system at all. It was super annoying.

3.) I hated the plots that the MC had to follow. I hate when MC's can't OOC. It's so annoying.

4.) I felt bad for the "second male lead" actor that was with the MC first.

5.) I didn't like that all of the protagonists ended up liking the MC.
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LadyIllune
LadyIllune rated it
July 19, 2023
Status: c1 part1
I dropped the novel because I just do not like how the story progresses:

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1. The ML is the forceful, annoying type I do not like, he messes up the job of the MC with no consideration to the MC who is only trying to do his job of playing as the supporting ML, I think there was an arc he partially helped MC do his job and it was ok? But most of the time he messes up the plot so bad the MC just gave up trying to play his role as the supporting male lead

2. I persevered reading until arc 8, where I just learned from the reviewers that it's like a turning point of the story, but at the start of reading that arc, it was so pessimistic for me I just cannot read on and just dropped it entirely

3. The MC doesn't know the charm he has, I think even without the ML he'll be able to mess the plot slightly but will still have some hope to putting it back in order, but with the possessive ML in the mix uhh prepare for chaos🫠

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J.A.M.
J.A.M. rated it
June 20, 2022
Status: Completed
Lol. ML ruin the story.

MC and ML didn't achieve the agreement of cooperating to each other. MC is too pitiful. He was force by ML and he also can't obtain many points since ML keep ruining the job.

But it's actually fine at first. But midway to the end of the story, it's totally ruined for me. The world they enter didn't have any story at all. They did what they want. Their own story is also bland.
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TakuN
TakuN rated it
February 18, 2022
Status: c2.6
I can't stand it anymore, I wasn't even able to get through the 2nd arc, just 3 phrases

MC with negative eq and iq

Extremely unreliable system

Flat story

The only person who has a personality is the ML and imo the story should have been told in his perspective, man I'd shove this story to the back of my bookshelf anyday.
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AliceJ
AliceJ rated it
November 15, 2021
Status: Completed
I think people are exaggerating about just how bad the ML is, honestly he's not that bad compared to other BL world-hopping MLs (like the one in Heroic Death System) and I don't see many people complaining there as they do here, now if you have read Heroic death System you won't find this ML bad at all ╮ (╯∀╰) ╭

the story was kinda nice, I really liked some arcs in the latter half of the story *cough The Gamer Arc *cough. I end up shipping the MC with... more>> the protagonists most of the time tho.

i think there should be a bestiality tag in here but honestly it doesn't really matter since the translator is so kind as to advice us beforehand and they even offer a summary of the arc at in the end for those who chose not to read.

now the last thing is THE TRANSLATION, I really LOVE this translator and the editors they did such a great job with this novel and their little notes throughout the novel are a delight! I really loved it it made me feel quite sad when I finished the novel yall can say I felt some emotional connection. Anyways a great quality and a great job 10/10 <<less
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Onelazygirl
Onelazygirl rated it
November 9, 2021
Status: c10.2
My ratings are actually 3.5 it was nothing unforgettable or boring. Actually I had put this book on hold after reading the reviews and seeing the tragedy tag (honestly tradegy tag should be removed because upto where I have read there nothing of a tradegy). So the reason for me writing a review is for you to give this a fair chance (because I was hesitant).

Now before reading the book you need to be extremely clear on the MC and Ml's character and a bit about the character settings:

  1. ML: selfish, bit insensitive, possessive, a bit tsundere, loves the MC, very gentle to MC
  2. Mc: naive, EQ of a 3 yr old, stubborn, kind hearted (more like a holy father), pure, cute, silly.
  3. Now after getting to the the characters nature you should understand that what would happen to a romance of a Gentle Scheming Selfish Gong and a Simple Naive Kind-hearted Shou
  4. Well ML wasn't manipulative but knew how to and where to use his mind and the softheartedness of the MC
  5. Romance for MC was gradually getting used to the ML's presence.
  6. For ML it was intrest and then after seeing the MC'S pure personality he fell in love.
  7. ML will be insensitive specially in the starting.
  8. For anyone who thinks that the MC was too cold to ML then please tell me what should you expect from a person who is not even a human but kinda a bunch of data.
  9. Even after falling in love emotions was always a rather complex subject for MC.
  10. I don't think ML wanting to capture MC was wrong but him seeing the MC as a toy is a bit in the starting was a bit..
  11. Don't worry him seeing the MC as a toy was just for a very short amount of time.
  12. In the middle of reading you will understand ML being extremely lonely and bored and his approch.
  13. Lastly the reason I am enjoying it sou much is maybe because I was in a mood to read QT or whatever this is not at all that bad as said in the reviews if you understand how the characters mind works.
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Archy12th
Archy12th rated it
July 23, 2021
Status: c6 part8
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1st- (*7) just as I was about to hate it, it became hilarious, ML fell for MC's acting, he sure was dumbfounded. Now ML is following MC for payback.

2nd- (*6) ML is more like a villain, he wants MC cause he caught his eye? Then when he no more interested he will let MC go?....

the FL was good btw.

3rd- (*7) I got emotional at the ending then I remembered they r acting but couldn't help tearing up a little

ML +1

the FL was cute and independent, very much to my liking.

4th- (*5) I don't like this arc that much, the MC was pretty much like an AI with no morals, he was even ready to go along with the other sporting ml's to save the storyline and FL, like..... that's so AI thing to do. the ML went crazy was like "better than being friends with benefit with supporting ml's be me" they did the deed (that too because it was convenient for the storyline..... that's soo AI man.)

5th- (*b*st*l*ty) Sui Yuan is a dog. skip this arc don't touch it!

idk why the author thought it will be a good idea?

6th- the MC is more gay in this one. MC heart EVEN WENT THUMP THUMP FOR A SUPPORTING ML! like the f...? r u even an AI? If he went thump thump for ML it's understandable, cause he is following him for few decades.

(last read till 6.8).

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MC is not a human but an AI so it is understandable how he does not understand feelings and does not have his morals.

rather than being dense MC does not want to accept reality. MC does not have a personality or anything special about him?

ML was kinda s*um idk why he like the MC? but at least he has a personality.

FLs have more personality than MC and ML sometimes.

The system is hilarious -"u changed good old BG into BL! Spare the innocent children! "

but the system is also very PETTY.

overall I think I just did not like the dynamic of them "being actors" and the" following plot" that much. 3/5.

ok Bye~
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QkDodolita
QkDodolita rated it
April 15, 2021
Status: --
Finished this awhile ago, if not for my good memory, this would be quite forgettable. Frankly, it's uninteresting, MC is irritating. Just cause you're a shou doesn't mean you gats to be useless or s*upid. And gongs don't always have to be sick in the head. How about a healthy dynamic once in a while. Both independent yet dependent, not whatever this book was. Ending looked like author had nothing better to do and felt like novel was getting too much hate so decided to do a turn around. MC... more>> is also sold as apathetic, but in my opinion he's just fudging bias. <<less
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