The Adorable Sidekick Everyone Loves

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Le Tang transmigrated into a novel about a beloved heartthrob as a cannon-fodder character. The only poor scholarship student at an elite school, he hovered between a bunch of top-tier love interests, hoping to take the protagonist's place, only to meet a tragic end.

When Le Tang arrived, the original owner had already offended every love interest and become the errand boy shared by all the rich young masters, left to be pushed around as they pleased.

With no idea how to fight back, Le Tang's eyes reddened at the corners. His soft black hair fell smoothly around his face, and stubborn tears hovered on the verge of falling.

The young masters, who had been about to bully him, suddenly fell silent.

①

The campus heartthrob tossed a pile of worksheets onto Le Tang's desk and told him to finish them before school let out.

Le Tang stammered timidly: It's so cold, my hands are frozen. I can't write...

Classmates: Whoa? Is this errand boy trying to get himself killed?

But the heartthrob scooped him onto his lap and held his hands. Is it still cold now?

Le Tang suddenly began to tremble. Don't... don't touch me there...

Classmates: ?

②

While carrying water, Le Tang accidentally splashed the school bully's shirt, which was worth tens of thousands. As he hurried to wipe it off, the bully grabbed him by the arm.

The bully gritted his teeth. Can you stop touching me all over?

His classmates watched gleefully. Le Tang's gonna get beaten up~

The bully: We're still at school. Come to my place after class, and you can touch me all you want!

Le Tang's face instantly turned bright red.

Classmates: ???

③

During lunch break, Le Tang couldn't get the limited-edition cake the richest man's son had requested, so he nervously handed over a lump of charcoal: a cake he'd burned while baking.

The richest man's son: Are you kidding me?

His classmates: He's done for.

The richest man's son: Feed it to me yourself.

Le Tang carefully picked up a piece and held it to his mouth, but the other boy closed his lips around Le Tang's finger.

The richest man's son, still wanting more: Sweet.

Classmates: ...Wait, what???

Later, the young masters realized that this soft little dumpling, who seemed so easy to push around, was a flirt who fell for everyone he met, yet didn't take a single one of them seriously.

They should have taught Le Tang a harsh, unforgettable lesson and made him realize he'd picked a fight with the wrong people.

But in the end, all they could do was beg him to stay.

[Check the tags and proceed at your own risk]

1. The love interest falls hard and fast, then gets over it just as quickly.

2. Multiple love interests; the bonus chapters have different endings, so don't worry about choosing a favorite.

3. The author is mildly protective of the protagonist. Any character who hurts him gets sent off in a coffin, no discussion.

*All the main characters in this novel are adults.

"A Kitten's Rules Are the Rules [Rule Horror]" Blurb

Kitten Rules:

① Don't appear out of nowhere. Kittens get startled easily, so greet them before starting the game.

② Don't pet the cat just any old way. Kittens are noble, brushing their fur is tiring, and you mustn't dirty their beautiful coats.

③ If you see a kitten dozing, please don't wake him up. That's just your imagination, and the kitten is absolutely not slacking off.

④ If you want to be the kitten's companion, bring dried fish. If you want to be his friend, bring lots of dried fish.

⑤ Don't...

The Rule Horror NPCs were speechless and couldn't help interrupting: Wait, aren't you supposed to be looking for the rules? How did you end up making rules for us?!

Kitten: ? Isn't this how you're supposed to play the game?

NPCs...: Then why don't you run when you see us?

The kitten looked puzzled. Why would I run?

The NPCs tried to explain. Because... because that's how the game rules work!

The kitten shook his head and continued counting on his fluffy fingers. Rule ⑤: Don't try to reason with a kitten, because I'm just a little cat.

The NPCs stared at his pink paw pads and all swallowed nervously. Um... what did you say we need to bring to be your friends?

The kitten held out a paw, his expression utterly impartial. A whole sack of dried fish. And if you want to squeeze my paw pads, that'll cost extra.

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When the other players discovered that a cat beast had also been dragged into the Rule Horror, they all assumed he wouldn't survive the first night.

But the cat beast was beautiful, pampered, and harmless-looking, so pitiful that plenty of players started looking for ways to help him get through the ordeal.

Later, the players gradually realized that all the monsters in the horror scenarios had become this cat beast's "friends"... or perhaps his slaves.

Not only did they scour every corner for dried fish, they competed to find the correct rules for him. Some dungeon bosses even wanted to let him clear the stage outright, just so they could pet his soft little head.

Maybe... clinging to a kitten is the ultimate survival strategy!

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The kitten was thriving in the horror world, but he had troubles of his own.

Lately, a man dressed in black from head to toe had been following him everywhere.

No matter how many dungeons he changed, the man clung to him like a shadow, impossible to shake off.

He asked the other players for help, but they looked confused. What person beside you?

Then he asked the monster NPCs, but the moment they saw the man, they screamed and fled...

One day, the kitten finally worked up the courage to ask the man:

"What exactly do you want?"

The man smiled faintly and replied very politely, "May I pet your fur?"

Theme: Harmony and affection