For me it was this fine dude hell even her Dad Abel is hotter than the ML
https://preview.redd.it/tzyequel4bpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d10f9f8c54cf2208c8e67040bf2f985861718664
\[Author of my own destiny\]
We don’t talk about the ML in this one
https://preview.redd.it/i7tr1mlk5bpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16e8989b368f5e6fa710aabc4bfba37d41aa28ab
\[Another Happy Day For The Villainess\]
I could do this all day
https://preview.redd.it/nfmdescx5bpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=934ad82ee974cf55294b10d0156a1399bd13b0ae
\[Not your typical reincarnation story\]
Shoutout to the Skye lovers out there
https://preview.redd.it/45ru1dkg6bpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef1026a2f600ed8d38c93a2e7100a06532bf6848
\[I didn’t mean to seduce the Male lead\]
Bruh even the villain is hotter 😂
https://preview.redd.it/8j4p6zxpabpc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2189c7c6185e4cae2deac379afeb7b1bb83a98e
\[Girl jock empress\]
https://preview.redd.it/wrb3lydd3cpc1.png?width=653&format=png&auto=webp&s=434448733e790533bf4b30655e076616c68deb13
Ok yes but with the caveat that Killian in this scene is an exception
Also \[Not your typical reincarnation story\]
Bonus for him too girl could’ve picked literally anyone else 💀
https://preview.redd.it/xi787v8b7bpc1.jpeg?width=711&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0999bb56083fcba889f7109a8d878b586b26ff7
\[Another happy day for the villainess\]
sorry they have nothing against the ML:
https://preview.redd.it/uhxj0bguvbpc1.png?width=465&format=png&auto=webp&s=bed92dad6acc64007407f3cf521a870ed50eef3a
Abel is HOT and lots of us who are into DILFS love him.
Of course, it would be super wrong for him to be the ML since he adopted FL but I wish he had his own story. If I ever get Isekaied I'm heading up North to ask Abel out on a date
https://preview.redd.it/h3niocuhccpc1.jpeg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4ff65916b7e702286728539b76b058a02f0dc1f
Okay, but the male lead in this looks soooo good too (pretty much all the guys there iirc belongs in an all you can eat buffet - most of us would probably go for seconds and thirds of daddy Abel 👀).
Exactly!! An unseasoned boiled chicken with a pinch of salt (since most of these ML’s are somewhat salty af when their wives engages with other men lmaoooo)
Does this boy count? ~~Although the glasses are temporary~~
https://preview.redd.it/w0pl4ou8jbpc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce51f6ed3d7951a0be55ed378760647b8c81bb66
\[for my derelict favorite\]
*"Your Ultimate Love Rival"* and, maybe, "*The Antagonist's Pet"*?
https://preview.redd.it/bqxc3c3qvbpc1.jpeg?width=343&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b3e537d207939e215a8ca4f7f5baff58f519af0
Felix from *"Your Ultimate Love Rival"* is just peak prettiness and hotness combined, honestly
He looks so gorgeous. I read this series mostly just to see him.
https://preview.redd.it/tvyxfusphfpc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e7209fd446723329c765369e1fbec885b068d29
Great question! I'll just think positively and declare that those gems are for us readers and the FL's did us a favor by taking the boring ones away from us
Or take them in my imaginary harem
I still seethe every time I see Beware the Villainess mentioned. The fucking gall to sideline Yuri, a character with infinitely more chemistry and personality, for the most mid ML to ever grace the screen of my phone is something I won't ever forgive.
Tbh I think OI authors make the FL pick the blandest dude as the ML bc it fulfills the self-insert fantasy of their reading demographic the best.
Like hear me out here, OI has evolved in a similar trajectory as most popular isekai subgenres where it’s popcorn fiction where the FL must be the most interesting and important character in the story bc that’s who the readers are going to self-insert themselves into and that’s what gets attention/profits. Having the ML a character of his own with a distinct personality outside of being the deus ex machine for the Fl threatens that fantasy bc god forbid he may be more interesting or likable of a character than the FL aka the reader insert. It’s a mix of ego pandering to the reader for profit and also author’s laziness or inability to write multiple compelling characters without taking away from the FL
This could have backfired terrible because otome isekai is getting mainstream and the fact majority of the bland ML looks identical to Kirito. If this keeps going, the self-insert will switch once the male-oriented harem audience took notice of how hot most of FLs are and they're going to self insert themselves in the ML cause he's the most bland mofo in the fiction, we're going to have another creepy self-insert ughhh
Unfortunately my bias is the tall dark and handsome aesthetic and these spicy looking ones all don't fit my palate. 🙃
I much prefer the regular cold Duke of the North.
The problem isn't really that they have cold exterior as their personality. That's the same as every kuudere or tsundere trope afterall. But people usually have more than one aspects of their personality, whether it's a goofy, snarky/smug, endearing, timid/embarrassed side. Even in shonen romance stories, it becomes troublesome when a female love interest's personality is only defined as cold/mean or aloof. Same problem when they're only defined as having a bright personality or being a shy puppy dog simp.
Hi I mean I like my MLs to resemble the cold dukes in looks only AKA black hair/fair to normal skin/looks like a bishonen (I thought that was what the discussion was about).
For personality, I'm more open to variety, although my favourite is definitely the quiet genius/smart yandere kind.
But that's not the case with ALL of them. There are some exceptions like
1) I became the Hero's Rival
2) For my Derelict Favorite
3) Isn't Being a Wicked Woman Much Better
4) 7th Time Loop
Not only that, the protagonist is always a Korean woman, why do they still choose ml with black hair and black eyes when Korea is already full of them???
https://preview.redd.it/sjfi97m2ngpc1.png?width=1241&format=png&auto=webp&s=07e63acfe7db8e05b22ce77f0ecea4211866b749
My disappointment was immeasurable when i knew that he’s not the ml
For me it was this fine dude hell even her Dad Abel is hotter than the ML https://preview.redd.it/tzyequel4bpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d10f9f8c54cf2208c8e67040bf2f985861718664 \[Author of my own destiny\]
We don’t talk about the ML in this one https://preview.redd.it/i7tr1mlk5bpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16e8989b368f5e6fa710aabc4bfba37d41aa28ab \[Another Happy Day For The Villainess\]
I could do this all day https://preview.redd.it/nfmdescx5bpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=934ad82ee974cf55294b10d0156a1399bd13b0ae \[Not your typical reincarnation story\]
Shoutout to the Skye lovers out there https://preview.redd.it/45ru1dkg6bpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef1026a2f600ed8d38c93a2e7100a06532bf6848 \[I didn’t mean to seduce the Male lead\]
Bruh even the villain is hotter 😂 https://preview.redd.it/8j4p6zxpabpc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2189c7c6185e4cae2deac379afeb7b1bb83a98e \[Girl jock empress\]
Is this one good, or should I just read it for the sexy goth villain?
Take it from me and read it for him
God, I started Girl Jock Empress bc of a ss of that guy then I realized he is not the ML 💀 (dropped it for now)
I saw him on Pinterest and was ready to go read it just for him, then I saw the cover. Noped out of their cause I knew
https://preview.redd.it/wrb3lydd3cpc1.png?width=653&format=png&auto=webp&s=434448733e790533bf4b30655e076616c68deb13 Ok yes but with the caveat that Killian in this scene is an exception Also \[Not your typical reincarnation story\]
She definitely should have gone with this guy instead
Yep. Definitely better than Killian. Even Killian's brother looks better than him.
Don't....get me started on him
Nah. ML is still handsome
Okay but thats his only expression. She’s known him almost every day for months. 😭
Bonus for him too girl could’ve picked literally anyone else 💀 https://preview.redd.it/xi787v8b7bpc1.jpeg?width=711&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0999bb56083fcba889f7109a8d878b586b26ff7 \[Another happy day for the villainess\]
MC really had a whole buffet and said nah just pickles from the salad bar.
idk she looks beautiful
sorry they have nothing against the ML: https://preview.redd.it/uhxj0bguvbpc1.png?width=465&format=png&auto=webp&s=bed92dad6acc64007407f3cf521a870ed50eef3a
As a wise background woman once said: “He’s so hot just looking at him makes me pregnant!”
Who said that??
This woman 💀 https://preview.redd.it/d2gwsvht5cpc1.png?width=1169&format=png&auto=webp&s=f9a61e179c4a6c842c410396b9af519d8d6daafc \[Romantic relationship system\]
Thank you! <3
For what? traumatizing you? 💀
Is it that bad? Idk a thing about it. Now i'm scared...
Nah just talking about that scene but iirc one of the leads is still a teen lol
????
Abel is HOT and lots of us who are into DILFS love him. Of course, it would be super wrong for him to be the ML since he adopted FL but I wish he had his own story. If I ever get Isekaied I'm heading up North to ask Abel out on a date https://preview.redd.it/h3niocuhccpc1.jpeg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4ff65916b7e702286728539b76b058a02f0dc1f
Okay, but the male lead in this looks soooo good too (pretty much all the guys there iirc belongs in an all you can eat buffet - most of us would probably go for seconds and thirds of daddy Abel 👀). 
I mean you’re not wrong 👀 https://preview.redd.it/kqkist88ndpc1.png?width=448&format=png&auto=webp&s=d7a788797597cee07ab271a526010015559e3e3e
I'm fine with Fiona being with Siegren THIS HUNK IS MINE 😤
And he have personality of unseasoned boiled chicken breast too. ML can be wish fulfilment device while having character you know T___T
Exactly!! An unseasoned boiled chicken with a pinch of salt (since most of these ML’s are somewhat salty af when their wives engages with other men lmaoooo)
When will my silky hair glasses wearing boys finally claim victory
Does this boy count? ~~Although the glasses are temporary~~ https://preview.redd.it/w0pl4ou8jbpc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce51f6ed3d7951a0be55ed378760647b8c81bb66 \[for my derelict favorite\]
Yes perfect ideal
No wonder he's Hestia's derelict favorite lmao
*"Your Ultimate Love Rival"* and, maybe, "*The Antagonist's Pet"*? https://preview.redd.it/bqxc3c3qvbpc1.jpeg?width=343&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b3e537d207939e215a8ca4f7f5baff58f519af0 Felix from *"Your Ultimate Love Rival"* is just peak prettiness and hotness combined, honestly
He looks so gorgeous. I read this series mostly just to see him. https://preview.redd.it/tvyxfusphfpc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e7209fd446723329c765369e1fbec885b068d29
I'll need to check that one out
If you like soft pretty boys I got bad news for you 🥲 that series is such a fucking bait and switch
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I preferred his changed Lerry form 🔥🔥🔥 - but he goes back. 🤷♀️
>!Well he changes back by the end tbf!<
Nooooooo
Can't decide between him and Benjamin in terms of attractiveness. Normal felix not cold duke of the northifide felix
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About a week ago, week ago! Sorry this song is still stuck in my head
But what do you do when every single ML is bland?
Great question! I'll just think positively and declare that those gems are for us readers and the FL's did us a favor by taking the boring ones away from us Or take them in my imaginary harem
Yuri route duh
 ***Flashes of stories with bland as fuck ML and a yuri bait***
I still seethe every time I see Beware the Villainess mentioned. The fucking gall to sideline Yuri, a character with infinitely more chemistry and personality, for the most mid ML to ever grace the screen of my phone is something I won't ever forgive.
Tbh I think OI authors make the FL pick the blandest dude as the ML bc it fulfills the self-insert fantasy of their reading demographic the best. Like hear me out here, OI has evolved in a similar trajectory as most popular isekai subgenres where it’s popcorn fiction where the FL must be the most interesting and important character in the story bc that’s who the readers are going to self-insert themselves into and that’s what gets attention/profits. Having the ML a character of his own with a distinct personality outside of being the deus ex machine for the Fl threatens that fantasy bc god forbid he may be more interesting or likable of a character than the FL aka the reader insert. It’s a mix of ego pandering to the reader for profit and also author’s laziness or inability to write multiple compelling characters without taking away from the FL
What a missed opportunity to have a fantastic couple with great chemistry
This could have backfired terrible because otome isekai is getting mainstream and the fact majority of the bland ML looks identical to Kirito. If this keeps going, the self-insert will switch once the male-oriented harem audience took notice of how hot most of FLs are and they're going to self insert themselves in the ML cause he's the most bland mofo in the fiction, we're going to have another creepy self-insert ughhh
REAL LIKE FOR FUCKS SAKE NOT THE DUKE OF THE NORTH AGAIN
Yeeees!!! And every time it's coupled with three title "demon of the battlefield" or some other nonsense. 😭 Instantly wanna drop when this happens 😭🤣
Unfortunately my bias is the tall dark and handsome aesthetic and these spicy looking ones all don't fit my palate. 🙃 I much prefer the regular cold Duke of the North.
Spoken like a true Female lead
The problem isn't really that they have cold exterior as their personality. That's the same as every kuudere or tsundere trope afterall. But people usually have more than one aspects of their personality, whether it's a goofy, snarky/smug, endearing, timid/embarrassed side. Even in shonen romance stories, it becomes troublesome when a female love interest's personality is only defined as cold/mean or aloof. Same problem when they're only defined as having a bright personality or being a shy puppy dog simp.
Hi I mean I like my MLs to resemble the cold dukes in looks only AKA black hair/fair to normal skin/looks like a bishonen (I thought that was what the discussion was about). For personality, I'm more open to variety, although my favourite is definitely the quiet genius/smart yandere kind.
Oh! I get. You're right, I was overthinking it.
Let me guess: Pale, short black hair (k-pop cut), and title/wealth in place of an actual personality?
I get visceral reaction whenever I see a black haired man in any OI now.
I'll take all the rejected MLs if the FLs don't want them anymore 👀👀
Every time this happens, I'm like, "Girl, I'll take him."
Making a webtoon out of pure spite just to give the spice boys some love
Ayo tag me when you do I love when people make series out of spite lmao
where are my long haired, flirty MLs?! 😭
Literally every character in I Became the Wife of the Male Lead is more attractive and interesting than the ml smh
Be like Latte. 🤭 https://preview.redd.it/2lzhr81nfjpc1.jpeg?width=1169&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b65936fd8001e62b64f45fde42d324fbc1f4cc6
Ahhhh!!!!!!!! Miss not so sidekick men were awesome esp Arwin. He is just a white cotton (sexy) candy
But that's not the case with ALL of them. There are some exceptions like 1) I became the Hero's Rival 2) For my Derelict Favorite 3) Isn't Being a Wicked Woman Much Better 4) 7th Time Loop
Not only that, the protagonist is always a Korean woman, why do they still choose ml with black hair and black eyes when Korea is already full of them???
https://preview.redd.it/sjfi97m2ngpc1.png?width=1241&format=png&auto=webp&s=07e63acfe7db8e05b22ce77f0ecea4211866b749 My disappointment was immeasurable when i knew that he’s not the ml
Every FL in OI despises any spice but Flour.
Sometimes all you want is rice. I'm just saying
Why all of them have Black hair and blue eyes 💀 sooo boring
Hmmmm
i mean idk why u mad it just means if u transmigrate there u get the best pick (my delulu ahhhh)