I possessed the villain’s childhood friend.
The problem is that I’m destined to die at the hands of my childhood friend, Reynold, the villain, on the day of the Academy graduation.
Wanting to escape from fate, I worked hard to sever ties with him.
However, this world isn’t as easy as I think.
***
“Are you two going to get married later?”
In the words of a madam who asked us, as if we were cute.
Not enough to slam a fork on the table, Reynold stormed out of his seat.
I followed him out of spite, and the words that came back…
“Who would want to marry you?”
I mean, you know what’s good?
I’d rather marry a weed rolling by the side of the road than marry that guy.
***
I struggled to change my fate.
In the end, I even entered the Academy according to the original story.
“You, you’re not dating Reynold, are you?”
“I heard that you harass the girls who approach Reynold…”
I tried to avoid Reynold as much as possible, but for some reason, such nonsense spread.
I finally raised my voice.
“I said no, I said I’m not! I said I’m just friends with him!”
The noisy classroom quickly became quiet.
They should have figured it out by now.
When I turned around with a satisfied smile, Reynold, who I didn’t know since when he came, was staring at me.
With a sharp smile.
The relationship dynamics between Danae and the main love interest (ML) are intriguing. Initially, she chooses not to engage with him after learning about her novel's ending, fearing she can't change someone alone. However, their friendship eventually blossoms through his persistence. The plot involves her attempting to avoid certain situations, only to face setbacks and ultimately giving in, creating a sense of fated inevitability.
While the pace of the romantic storyline might seem slow, the connection between Danae and Reynolds is gradually evolving. Reynolds starts off with a darker side as a child, but his character matures, and their friendship appears genuine and balanced, with both banter and genuine care.
As for the Original Love Interest (OGFL), it initially seems like a potential issue, but there are hints of manipulation involved. It's frustrating to see her treated unfairly, but the author leaves room for deeper exploration.
There hasn't been much romantic development beyond Reynolds and Serik, a new character not from the original novel. The other original MLs include Danae's brothers and a disliked crown prince, whose portrayal generates intense negative emotions, but their roles remain to be seen.
What sets this story apart is the introduction of Reynolds' mother, who exhibits an intense, almost obsessive interest in Danae, creating an eerie dynamic that the author promises to delve into further.
It's important to note that not every book needs to revolve solely around romance. This one offers a mix of despair, frustration, heartwarming moments, and humor, making it worth giving a chance despite its slower pacing.