Everyday Fighting With The Black-Bellied Male Lead

Weak characterization and rushed delivery. Both the main character (MC) and the male lead (ML) have serious psychological issues that are exploited for drama rather than thoughtfully addressed. In chapter 41, the author even pulls the "ML loves you so you are not allowed to hate him" gaslighting tactic after months of public humiliation and violent sexual abuse, which is then brushed off with a vague apology and the excuse that it was due to a misunderstanding. Many reviewers are criticizing the MC for being too heartless, but in reality, the crimes committed by ML would have warranted much harsher consequences if his victims had any say. For the MC to merely crush his spirit a little and leave is nothing more than a slap on the wrist, not that the MC is without their own flaws.

After arc 3, ML is rewarded for all his rape, torture, and malice with a romantic resolution. This is not my cup of tea. The arcs are resolved cheaply, as is the frame narrative in the final chapters. The descriptions are also repetitive, making it very tiring to read. My faith in Chrysanthemum Garden's novel quality control has taken a hit.

1 star.

The novel is an okay read if you're looking for something to pass the time. It follows a Shou who travels through different worlds to prevent Gong from becoming evil. In each world, Gong despises Shou and wants to kill him, but Shou, being a pro at his job, doesn’t let it bother him. By the end of each arc, Shou always manages to show Gong that his hatred is misplaced.

Each story arc has a compelling narrative, but they all have tragic endings. This is because, after completing his tasks, Shou leaves the world immediately, which essentially means he dies in that world. There’s only one instance where he stays for a few years because his system insists on it, to prevent the main character from becoming too obsessed with him. That’s my understanding from the machine-translated version, anyway.

I feel like the ending is a bit rushed. It’s unclear whether Shou truly loves Gong or if he just agreed to be with him to give the story a happy ending. Still, it’s a good read for yaoi fans like me.

Another story involving rape, confinement, and other disturbing elements that make it hard to read, especially without insight into the main character’s (MC) internal justification of it being part of his job. The MC isn’t as humorous or shameless as those in "Scum Shou" or its clones, nor are the stories as emotionally impactful as "Scum Gong" and its derivatives. The MC isn’t as intelligent as the protagonist in "FOD" or as cool as the one in "Killing the White Lotus." In the end, what remains is a rather average story featuring a moderately emotionally broken MC, an overpowered system with technical glitches, a rushed conclusion, and confusing chapter numbering (while JJWXC lists 97 chapters, the actual count seems closer to 58).

This novel is truly captivating!

The main character (MC) is always the 'shou' and sometimes only appears as the 'gong' (but never in action, meaning he is genuinely always the 'shou'!). Not every arc contains explicit content.

The arcs often end tragically, but the buildup is executed seamlessly, and the male lead (ML) doesn’t fall in love too easily, unlike in many other novels.

The backstory is unique, though a bit dark, and the way each ML falls in love is interesting and varied. One falls in love quickly after the MC shows his loyalty, another only after discovering the MC wasn’t lying, the third after realizing the MC’s sincerity, the fourth when the ML learns what the MC did for him, and the final arc is set in the real world where the ML is overpowered and remembers all his past lives.

I read the machine-translated version, and it’s quite easy to follow! The translation is well-done, so I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys quick transmigration tales with some tragic elements!

The MC really annoyed me. He seemed so heartless, especially since he played with people's feelings. This was evident when he returned to his original world and cycled through boyfriends as if they were disposable. I didn’t like how he just left the ML behind. The way the arcs concluded was very unsatisfying, and the ending was just terrible. I have no idea what the author was thinking while writing it; it made no sense at all.

4/10 — I would probably not recommend this.

All I can say is  
I love the drama!  
But I don't like the ending; it feels too abrupt and a bit like an open ending.  
It's such a pity that there's no extra content about the system and its new friend.  
If you enjoy drama, you might just like this.

It's nice, I would say. However, I'm quite disappointed, especially with the ending. The author could have written something better.

The stories themselves are really good and exciting, but I'm irritated by how the main character (MC) behaves. I understand it's a game transmigration, and the male lead (ML) really loves him until the end, but the MC's feelings throughout the story seem forced or fake.

After completing a task, the MC would just immediately leave, leaving the ML miserable, which I really hate. The ML is really damn nice and deserves better.

The story could have been much better if the MC had shown more genuine emotions.

The story is truly captivating. Proof? I read it in one sitting.

There are only five arcs (including the real world), which didn't take too long to get through, despite each chapter being quite lengthy.

Pairs for the arcs:
- Arc 1: Mafia Boss x Pet Lover
- Arc 2: Reborn Boyfriend x Boyfriend
- Arc 3: Puppet Emperor (Nephew) x King Regent (Uncle)
- Arc 4: Maniac Perverted Psychopathic Serial Killer x Childhood Friend/Obsession
- Arc 5 (Real World): Main System's Broken Mental Data x President of a Gaming Company

As the previous commenter mentioned, the ending is a bit abrupt but still concludes satisfactorily, and all the stories are incredibly engaging.

I really wish there could have been an extra chapter or an epilogue. I want more fluff! 😳

It's a real shame because I was completely hooked during the first two arcs, but the main lead's out-of-character behavior in the third arc and the abrupt ending of the fourth arc, especially the unexplained past in the final arc, left me quite disappointed.

The author only touched on the main character's past very briefly. And while the male lead’s origin was somewhat explained, everything felt too vague. For instance, the author didn’t even give the male lead a proper name, just a codename 'ZERO.' Additionally, it wasn't clear why he became a broken mental data point, or if he could resist the main system, why he didn’t show up earlier. The author didn’t provide these explanations.