It's Actually Not Easy Wanting to be a Supporting Male Lead

Chapter 1.1:

“Simply put, I wouldn’t be able to live past this day!” System[1] 5237 mutters over and over like a broken record, incessantly rolling back and forth beside Sui Yuan. “Nowadays, everyone is striving to become male and female leads. Male and female supporting leads either give up too early or simply take over the storyline to counterattack. The world has been turned upside down! Yiyiyiyi…you must do your job properly this time ah! If you give me any trouble…I…I…I will drag you to hell with me!”

“It should be “destroy”,” Sui Yuan corrects absently.

“…Fine. You will be destroyed together with me.” System 5237 chokes on its words for a little while, then says sternly, “This is your first assignment. It’s not too difficult. As long as you listen to me, I can guarantee you will cross this obstacle!”

“Understood.” Sui Yuan obediently nods his head.

Having been through several partners, 5237 is not quite accustomed to having such an obedient companion. Recently, is there anyone who is not awfully shrewd, always making some bizarre request, or putting in a great effort all because they wish to receive more benefits? The kind of life 5237 is used to is one of sweet-talking its targets in order to bedazzle them with fantasies and sell itself. Afterwards, it will always be stuck in a long and laborious battle of wits.

…This short idle period of time, it is really not used to it!

“…In actual fact, male supporting lead or whatever is a pretty good position.” System 5237 wobblingly rubs Sui Yuan’s elbow, stammering slightly. “You see, male and female leads always have to weather all sorts of wind and rain in order to finally see the rainbow. They need to experience physical and mental oppression too. Supporting leads are very good ah. The only thing you would never measure up to or achieve is the deep emotion between you and the main, but being able to eat whenever you want, drink whatever you want, how unrestrained a life it is!”

Sui Yuan wordlessly nods, appearing to approve wholeheartedly.

How rare that a companion would agree. System 5237’s mood lifts higher and higher. “Right? Right? And if you are a supporting lead made to be the male lead’s rival to obtain the female lead’s love, then the personality and ability would be very high ah! Born to riches and wealth, handsome looks and natural talent will all be handed to you! As the saying goes: male leads are to develop the storyline, while male supporting leads are there to be loved! You must understand that outside of this world, there are countless younger sisters who love you ah!”

Sui Yuan continues to nod in agreement, expression serious.

“The most important thing is, a supporting male lead’s sole oppression is never being able to obtain the female lead’s love. But, as long as you are able to act appropriately, this minor thing will not be able to control you ah! All you need to do is act according to your role, it’s actually very simple!” System 5237 earnestly advises. “Although some supporting male leads will die in the end, if you are good to me, I will definitely not allow you to meet such a tragic end!”

Sui Yuan…still continues nodding without saying a word.

“The material benefits are also very great! If you accomplish your assignments splendidly, you will have the ability to make your own decisions. After you acquire this ability, when the time comes and you take a liking to someone, we can assist you in pursuing them!” System 5237 rolls around Sui Yuan, then nudges him. “Oi…are you listening?”