[Not sure yet which dragon will be the top! I'll decide once I start writing.]
In old-school danmei novels, there's a certain kind of second male lead.
They're part of the main top's circle of friends. Their family backgrounds are a little less impressive than his, but they're still from top-tier wealthy families. They don't like the main bottom, and sometimes help the main couple out. But whenever the main top is about to force himself on the main bottom, they're always the one unlucky person brave enough to stop him.
Jian Feibai transmigrated into the role of just such a second male lead in a sci-fi novel.
Under the System's arrangements, he had to follow the original plot to the end before he could break free and enjoy his life among the stars.
So, after the main couple failed to awaken and turned back into cubs, Jian Feibai spent every day soothing the main top, who was now a giant python, then helping the main bottom, now a black bird, escape the little black room. He even helped livestream their sweet daily moments.
Everything was going smoothly.
...Except neither of the people involved thought they were being sweet.
By the time the main couple were due to return to normal, Jian Feibai had packed his clothes and was ready to roll up his bedding and leave. But then both of their character settings went off the rails, and neither of them was acting right.
The main top transformed into an Eastern dragon while saying, "When are you finally going to get it through your head? That damn bird and I aren't lovers, we're rivals!"
The main bottom transformed into a Western dragon while saying, "I'm the top! I've only ever loved you, from beginning to end. Please, wake up!"
Jian Feibai: ...
He stared at the two dragons before him and felt his whole worldview crack with a snap.
I'm the second male lead.
After the main couple's characters went off-script, my role was forcibly rewritten and I got saddled with extra scenes.
What do I do? I'm waiting online, and it's kind of urgent.
Theme: Every job comes with its own challenges.
