Chapter 6: The Male Lead Appears (…Wait, Why Is He Looking at Me Like That?)
Miller had a new rule in life:
If things feel calm—run.
Because calm meant something terrible was about to happen.
And right now?
It was too calm.
"…This is suspicious," he muttered, walking through the garden.
The sun was shining.
Birds were chirping.
No one was emotionally threatening him.
"…Yeah, something's wrong."
Peace Ends Immediately
A servant rushed toward him.
"Young Master, there is a guest."
Miller froze.
"…Who?"
"A young master from the Victor family."
Pause.
Processing…
"…Victor?"
"Yes."
Miller turned pale.
"…Already?!"
Plot Alert: Major Character Entered
Victor.
The original male lead.
The man who was supposed to:
Save Ana
Heal her broken heart
Stand by her side
Help her destroy everyone
"…And replace me," Miller added bitterly.
This was bad.
Very bad.
Because in the original story—
Victor was perfect.
Kind.
Reliable.
Strong.
The exact opposite of… well…
"…Me."
First Encounter
Miller arrived at the main hall.
Victor was already there.
Tall.
Composed.
Sharp but calm eyes.
The kind of person who looked like he belonged in the "main character" spotlight.
Yep. That's him.
Victor turned as Miller entered.
Their eyes met.
And immediately—
Miller felt it.
A strange tension.
Like something invisible just clicked into place.
"…Miller," Victor said.
His voice was calm.
Measured.
Too measured.
"…Victor," Miller replied.
Why do I feel like I'm being analyzed?
Meanwhile… The Heroine Arrives
Soft footsteps.
Ana entered the hall.
She stopped the moment she saw Victor.
Silence.
In the original story—
This was the moment everything began.
The moment fate connected them.
The moment Victor would notice her pain…
And she would begin to rely on him.
But This Time…
Ana looked at Victor.
Calm.
Distant.
Then—
She moved.
Not toward Victor.
But toward—
Miller.
Plot Has Officially Broken
She stood beside Miller.
Close.
Naturally.
Like that was where she belonged.
"…You're here," she said softly.
Miller blinked.
"…Yeah."
Victor's gaze sharpened slightly.
Victor's First Observation
She didn't look at me twice.
She went to him.
Victor's eyes shifted between them.
Something wasn't right.
Awkward Introductions
"Ana," Victor said politely, "it's been a while."
Ana nodded slightly.
"…Yes."
That was it.
No warmth.
No emotional reaction.
Nothing.
Miller's Brain: CONFUSED
Wait.
This is wrong.
You're supposed to notice him.
He's the male lead!
He has aura! Background music! Plot armor!
"…Did the system glitch?" Miller whispered.
Victor Tries Again
"I heard you weren't feeling well recently," Victor said.
Concerned.
Gentle.
Perfect delivery.
In the original story—
This line was a direct emotional hit.
Ana's Response
"…I'm fine."
Flat.
Simple.
Conversation: dead.
Critical Failure
Victor paused.
For the first time—
He didn't know what to say next.
Miller (Internally Panicking)
THIS IS BAD.
IF SHE DOESN'T CONNECT WITH HIM—
WHO WILL SAVE HER LATER?!
WHO WILL STOP HER FROM—
…locking me in a room?!
Unexpected Shift
Victor turned to Miller.
"…You've changed."
Miller stiffened.
"…I'm hearing that a lot lately."
Victor stepped closer.
"…You're staying by her side."
"…Yes."
"Why?"
WHY DOES EVERYONE ASK THIS QUESTION.
Same Answer, New Problem
"Because I want to," Miller said.
Victor studied him.
Long.
Carefully.
"…I see."
But his eyes said something else.
I don't believe you.
Ana Notices
Ana's gaze shifted.
From Victor…
To Miller.
Then back.
Her eyes narrowed slightly.
New Emotion Detected
Not sadness.
Not fear.
Something sharper.
Something quieter.
"…Why are you talking to him so much?" she asked softly.
Miller blinked.
"…What?"
Ana tilted her head.
"…You've been answering him for a while."
OH NO.
Jealousy: Activated
"It's just conversation," Miller said quickly.
Ana looked at him.
"…I see."
But she didn't look convinced.
Victor Sees Everything
Victor watched silently.
That reaction…
That attachment…
That focus on him…
His expression changed slightly.
Realization
She's not broken.
She's… attached.
To Miller.
Victor's Interest: Triggered
"…Miller," Victor said.
"Yeah?"
"…Let's talk later."
Miller froze.
"…Why?"
Victor smiled faintly.
"…I'm curious about you."
NO. DON'T BE CURIOUS. PLEASE DON'T.
Ana's Presence Intensifies
Ana stepped slightly closer to Miller.
Not obvious.
But enough.
"…He's busy," she said calmly.
Silence.
Direct Clash (Subtle but Real)
Victor looked at her.
Then at Miller.
Then back at her.
"…I see."
But this time—
He didn't step back.
Miller's Situation: Worsening
Okay.
So now:
Yandere heroine → attached
Villainess → interested
Male lead → suspicious
"…This is fine."
"…This is NOT fine."
Narration (The Shift Is Complete)
The original story had a clear path:
Hero meets heroine.
Hero saves heroine.
Villain gets punished.
But now—
The heroine didn't need saving.
The villain refused to betray.
And the hero…
Had no role left.
So the story did the only thing it could—
It changed the rules.
Final Scene
Miller (mentally collapsing):
"I just wanted to survive…"
Ana (quietly watching him):
"Don't talk to him too much."
Victor (thinking):
"…Something is very wrong here."