As the Minor Gay Rival in Het Novels Novel

In the traditional Mary Sue world, four archetypes dominate: the Male Lead, the Mary Sue heroine, her jealous female rival, and the devoted suitor willing to conquer the world for her. However, with the rise of "rotten women," a new character type emerges: the gay man, also infatuated with the Male Lead. Like the second male lead, this character often meets a tragic end and obstructs the main couple's romance. Fan Yuan has spent countless lifetimes embodying these gay characters, a role he once relished. This changes when his exceptional acting causes the Male Lead to develop feelings for him. Now, when Fan Yuan confesses his love, expecting a rejection or a different response, the Male Lead reciprocates, leaving Fan Yuan bewildered and realizing his script has gone awry. The narrative explores the frustrating dynamic between the MC, focused on system rewards, and the ML, who employs drastic measures to keep him close. Despite the MC's initial resistance and fear of attachment stemming from past heartbreak, the ML's unwavering devotion and subsequent pursuit across worlds highlight a complicated and equally frustrating love.