The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love

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An internet troll who wanted attention, the reader criticized his favorite web novel, saying: “The protagonist is dumb and the author is s*upid.”

Author: “…Got it.”

Unfortunately for him, the author actually listened to his (troll) feedback. The formerly lighthearted tale of a cute harem master suddenly became super dark and edgy. The reader could only helplessly look on as the protagonist was abused and betrayed, finally embarking on the road to becoming completely evil. Everything was a mess!

After that the reader transmigrated into a strange world. How come the person in front of him looks like the protagonist (evil undead version)? Just what is going on?!

Note: Du Zhe (读者 meaning Reader) and Du Ze (杜泽 the character’s name) sound almost the same

Associated Names
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Độc giả và nhân vật chính tuyệt đối là chân ái
นักอ่านกับพระเอกน่ะต้องคู่กันอยู่แล้วนี่ !?
讀者和主角絕逼是真愛
读者和主角绝逼是真爱
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Latest Release

Date Group Release
04/09/18 BC Novels c96 (end)
04/05/18 BC Novels c95
03/31/18 Ainushi Translations c94
03/23/18 BC Novels c93.2
03/21/18 BC Novels c93.1
03/19/18 BC Novels c92.4
03/17/18 BC Novels c92.3
03/15/18 BC Novels c92.2
03/13/18 BC Novels c92.1
03/07/18 BC Novels c91.3
03/07/18 BC Novels c91.2
03/05/18 BC Novels c91.1
03/03/18 BC Novels c90.3
03/01/18 BC Novels c90.2
02/27/18 BC Novels c90.1
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chiakiss
chiakiss rated it
February 29, 2020
Status: c94
Just finished reading today, and i've got to say I was not expecting much, but I stand corrected lol. I'll try to give a review without being spoilery, so:

What I like most in this story is that all "arcs" are enjoyable and you don't feel that you are just powering thru the thing. The world of mixed blood is not the most original thing ever (that wasnt the intention anyway), but it is well built and at the end of the story you see that no plot threads were... more>> left behing without explanation. The storytelling is great, the ending was <3 and caught me by surprise a but (cant elaborate on that for obvious reasons). Du Ze (MC) is a really nice character lmao hes hilarious. BBBUT! I give it a 4.5 (5 because NU doesnt let you split things) bc the romance is a bit lacking, due to the protagonist (ML) having the personality and charm of a piece of cardboard. And also there are s*x scenes, if you like smut. But don't read the dragon scene. I'm scarred

it's good, go read <<less
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Kupi13
Kupi13
February 27, 2020
Status: c96
I began to read it not long ago maybe just a few days ago...

At the beginning I was a little bit sceptic but the more and more I was reading the more I liked the story and now I'm in love with with it... I am even thinking about crying because I already finished the story *dramatic sigh*

I really liked the concept of the MC falling in love with the reader... It was really worth the sleepless nights, because I couldn't stop reading.

I highly recommended this story to everyone you... more>> just have to read this story and I'm sure you will also fall in love with the book, the protagonist and the reader.

I'm sure you won't regret this so go go go and read it ?❤️ <<less
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ike_00000
ike_00000 rated it
February 1, 2020
Status: c31.2
Ok, I've read almost half the story before dropping so I don't feel bad about leaving a negative review. Y'all can't say I didn't give this a very fair chance. Probably would've given it 3stars but the overall rating is unreasonably sky-high so I changed it. If you're here for story, it's got bad story. If you're here for smut, there's way better smut.

It's not terrible, but honestly I thought it would be so much more than it is, especially given all these super high reviews. I wanted to give... more>> it a 1star just to help bring the whole thing down to a more realistic level, because I seriously wanted to love this based on ratings and I really really couldn't. I will say I really really appreciate that the MC is mostly deaf & has myopia, because we rarely see an afflicted MC. But I love a powerful MC, and of course these things aren't mutually exclusive, but author writes MC like a princess whose only real use is the book knowledge and fluffs up ML's feelings. ML dominates every fight but MC stays a weak nerd that always needs saving. Note: A really good and sweet story of an afflicted MC is Heart of Glass (not tragedy lol).

This is totally a melodramatic story targetted to a pre-teen audience. Yes, I said it, come fight me. Now, that's not necessarily bad, since clearly many people enjoy it, and preteens deserve to be entertained too, but 3stars is the highest I'd go on quality. Normally I love the genre and troupes and some drama, but this just has a ridiculous feeling to it. I was hoping it'd get better, since sometimes the beginning of a story does feel ridiculous and then it improves exponentially, but nope.

Up to where I read, the ML is a huge jerk. Especially the beginning, the author treats soul-breaking pain very lightly and made MC suffer a LOT of abuse. MC is the subject of undead spell experiments everyday, which honestly is basically torture, and then everyone just moves on and forgets this happened. I know he'll get better, but still. The plot is super generic, and even the points where it's unique (the 8 bloodlines) feels so cheesy. In my opinion, that's the best way to describe this novel; cheesy with a whole bunch of angst. I have read at most of the BL novels in this genre on this site, and I liked almost all of them more than this.

I loved QWTFOD, TLMW, even scum villain, but not really this one... if you're bored and have nothing else on your reading list, this does have some entertainment value kinda maybe. But in that case I'd recommend you look at my BL recc list instead lmao. <<less
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DarkChocolateCherries
DarkChocolateCherries rated it
January 24, 2020
Status: c8
I have to say that personally this novel just wasn't for me. I know that it was the beginning of the novel and that the ML and MC have no strong bond yet but I just didn't like the way they interacted; like, the author explained why the ML acted the way he did and the author explained why the MC acted the way he did, but I just didn't like it and decided to stop reading. All in all; this novel just wasn't for me.

Though maybe you should give... more>> it a shot; a lot of people have left positive reviews saying that they love the book so maybe you'll like it! <<less
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Vyathra
Vyathra rated it
January 20, 2020
Status: Completed
I've been re-read this novel so much times. Actually almost till I can tell from which chapter is the event happens. I need this kind of novel more!! T_T
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amruta
amruta rated it
January 2, 2020
Status: Completed
Good story with great translation.

A bit boring at times. Couldn’t get me involved emotionally and that’s a big minus. Getting rid of the repetitive parts would probably make this a better read.
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Axvii
Axvii rated it
December 27, 2019
Status: Completed
I've read this novel a long time ago, and Im just here to leave a review about 3 things why I love this story:

1. The world- building

2. The characters

3. The compelling plot of events.
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BlackBelle
BlackBelle rated it
December 13, 2019
Status: c31
I'm currently on 20.1 at the point of writing this review.

....I dunno man, I dunno. Based on the description and other reviewers, maybe I got my hopes too high. For these two that are constantly together, they don't interact much. First s*x scene together in 19.2, and it still felt very stilted and not very intimate.

i love the premise of the story. A hearing and vision impaired MC trying his damnedest to help the protagonist succeed in becoming a god. Protagonist becoming increasingly attached to MC. Lots of shenanigans.

At chapter... more>> 20, I would expect a little more connection between the two. I don't feel it yet. Still going to continue, and will update as I go.

Update: holy crap, I LITERALLY stopped as the story started to develop! I took a year off, picked it back up, restarted, and boom! Everything changed chapter 21. Agh, I feel so s*upid for waiting so long to read! Oblivious Du Ze kills me. I laugh so hard every time he tries to get Xiu to follow the plot, and Xiu is just sooo.... he can read Du Ze so well and know just how to maneuver with him, yet seems so vulnerable at the same time.

I take my 3 star back. This is totally a 5 star read. <<less
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Geo-rachel
Geo-rachel rated it
November 19, 2019
Status: Completed
MC is an absolute angel
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Ang3la
Ang3la rated it
November 12, 2019
Status: --
really nice story. There are some plot things I question that could have made everything easier but I digress, they arents too glaring after all. Internal monologue is pretty funny, the comedy was pretty good too. I was really trying to avoid this novel because of the bad reviews (2 star reviews). But then I realised their reasons were pretty dumb and dont justify only 2 stars. I can accept 3 stars since it isnts exactly a perfect novel and how bad you think those flaws are is subjective. But... more>> those flaws dont make is lower than 3 stars, thats just absurd. My criticism is that after the tower of god arc around chap 80? Is was pretty bloody boring. I skipped straight to the last 3 chapters since everything felt like filler. Other than that everything was really good. <<less
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Sheri_Yui_Chan
Sheri_Yui_Chan rated it
November 8, 2019
Status: Completed
Plot:- 5/5

Characters:- 4.5/5

Character development:- 4.5/5

Romance:- 4.5/5

Translation quality:-4.5/5

Over all a very good story with an amazing plot that has been tied without any loop beautifully.

And Obviously it is a Bl/Yaoi story so if you don't like it you wont be here because the tag clearly states it

Its almost like a mix of western Fantasy, Wuxia setting.

I don't want reveal much about the novel as it will spoil the fun in reading.

This novel has a lot of foreshadowing, Some elements might turn off some readers.

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Spoiler

There was a time Where the male lead went out of control in one of his avatars. Each avatar has certain specialities and this avatar has no self-control so you should expect somewhat a scene that quite well bloody.

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And after all I have said there is one thing remaining each reader has their own preferences some may like it some may not so in the end it up to your tastes.

So what are you waiting for READING TIME.

One more thing for the first around 40 chapters or so the MC our reader is...

Spoiler

The MC is silly and dense

The MC is silly and dense

The MC is silly and dense

I warned you.

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Icycle
Icycle rated it
October 15, 2019
Status: Completed
A fantastical blend of many elements; biblical, fantasy, sci-fi. It was at times very confusing- could be because some of the phrases are better understood in it's original language.

The author was reaching for deeper meaning in the themes of this novel, and I appreciate the sentiment.

I enjoyed the couple and rooted for their success. They want to be good to each other and their love felt genuine.

I understand other reviewers' criticisms, but I still recommend this novel; it brings you into another world for a fun read.
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Akio93
Akio93 rated it
October 5, 2019
Status: Completed
This novel is gold.

There's no boring moments in this novel. I love every scene, character interaction, story progression and the ending. Very satisfactory! If you planning to read this, don't hesitate in any longer, just read it! Highly recommended!
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qazplmvgyt
qazplmvgyt
September 29, 2019
Status: c93.2
the novel was so cute and it really intensified my nosebleed I even finished a whole box of tissues because of it I am very happy so thank you!
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Blueraven
Blueraven rated it
September 26, 2019
Status: Completed
The translation is great and the story is interesting. I like how the main character isn't and doesn't become this OP character but remains as an ordinary student as he continues to support the protagonist of the novel. Though the progress of the work is slow at some points, it still a story that I was able to comfortably binge-read. (Also, R-18 chapters are especially satisfactory.)
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theliongirl
theliongirl rated it
September 17, 2019
Status: c96
This is hands down one of the best novels I've read. The characterisation, plot devices, thematic genius... gorgeous.

The plot! Oh, the plot. Rife with foreshadowing and the plot of both "The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love" and the webnovel inside of it, it makes a beautifully circular story.

The themes of ... more>>
Spoiler

good and evil, righteousness and morality, love and obsession, protagonist and reader, meta, and the way the story is circular while breaking the cycle but even the breaking of the cycle is circular...

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... everything is used and used well.

Romance-wise, the couple are the type to be the
Spoiler

"one who cares for nothing but his lover, and will destroy what he can't have" and "one who dearly loves the protagonist and accepts him completely".

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The romance isn't exactly the healthiest but it's cute. Xiu is really sweet, in his own way.

While the smut scenes fit the characters there are some (unintentional?) dubious/non consent scenes.
Spoiler

The webnovel he's transmigrated to can fit into the category of a stallion or harem novel, so plot devices like aphrodisiacs come up.

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If you're not alright with that those scenes are easily skippable.

Just like the characters of a good novel, the characters are great, unique and interesting. The author seems to make a lot of references to DnD though lmao. Speaking of the genius author, it's very obvious that they're a great writer. And the translation is good too!

Anyways, I love this, and will definitely keep an eye out for more from this author. 11/10 recommended! <<less
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Ichigoeater
Ichigoeater rated it
September 14, 2019
Status: 96
What is this crap? (How wonderful!) What's with this s*upid-faced, dense Reader MC? (Love the super stoic but secretly cute and funny MC!) And the ML is atrociously blackened! (Yandere Alert!!!) What tr*sh! (Love it!)

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Spoiler

Seriously, though, I love how, while it's not immediately obvious nor mentioned every chapter, that the MC is completely deaf without his hearing aids, with myopia to boot, and there's no cure or super power that makes him suddenly OP. I was nervous and annoyed around chapter 38 or so, when a drop of Yggdrasil's nectar completely healed his deafness and nearsightedness, but forgot that his person and items reset immediately to the condition they were in when he first arrived every midnight, which meant the healing that should've been permanent didn't last long. That's a tad bit sad, thinking about it, but he's essentially immortal if he can avoid fatal accidents and fights in which he can't last until midnight, and he doesn't even have to eat, so I'd say that's even.

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Edit: Wow, the novel's completely finished. I'm... not used to that. I've been annoyed that every novel I seem to start doesn't have an end in sight, but now that this one is concluded, I'm a little sad. Gotta say, I didn't know how this was gonna end, but it was unexpected.

SUPER SPOILER

Spoiler

I loved how meta the ending was. I won't say what exactly happens at the end, because knowing the destination as you go on the journey makes the journey less interesting, but I will say that in the final chapters it's hinted that Du Ze's world is also that of a novel, which is obviously the case as we're reading it. If our world were to also be a novel...I'd be a nameless mob, so I really wouldn't think much of it, I suppose. Still, it does make you think about the concept of reality and the definition of life.

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I really loved this story, even if Xiu's possessiveness and Du Ze's passiveness annoyed me at times. Honestly, most of the time past the 40-chapter range, I started thinking even those traits were cute. That's pretty rare for me. <<less
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laptop1130
laptop1130 rated it
August 11, 2019
Status: Completed
For this novel, it was quite entertaining to read about a guy who has face paralysis because the readers can see the thoughts of the MC. Even though his expressions may not show anything, he's thinking about a lot of things. I would honestly put this at a 3.5 rating because I feel like I didn't like it that much for it to be a 4 or 5. But I didn't want to give it a 3 and so I just rounded it up. Some NSFW scenes threw me off... more>> and made me uncomfortable but the way MC slowly started to defrost from his expressionless face as he interacted with the ML was nice to read. <<less
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_choochun
_choochun rated it
July 21, 2019
Status: c96
created an account to rate lol because I really loved it! Its a really nice novel which got me hooked; and mind you I yawn for the most 'exciting' novels. I really love the characters and it tickled my funny bone a lot. Their adventures were very interesting. It was unique (but I guess sometimes a bit cliché? But not rlly, the author adds their twists to it!) this was just?? Sigh VERY lovely and I love it. It's great. It's perfect for a human like me. Idk how... more>> to word it lmao

it has its sad and fun and engaging moments. Every emotion I look for in a novel is there! Exhilaration, sadness, joy, excitement! The action scenes were epic! It also has its moments where you would also think deeply as you follow the characters' thoughts! It's nice and perfect! A bl lover like me also swooned for the smut scenes cough cough and it satisfied my need for obsessive semes XD.

is this popular in China? Please tell me it is ;-; <<less
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theremin
theremin rated it
June 10, 2019
Status: Completed
Not a strong read, but has a lot of new concepts to me, and is at least an interesting read. MC (Du Ze) had a predictable backstory (it was also extremely short), and yet the English fan translation actually came through remarkably well, and was one of the high points of the story for me. 0-point restore was a fun concept. Pros: Du Ze backstory, 0-point restore, struggle of the gods, world-building, conflict of the races, overarching mystery of the Creator God, Old John (loyal bastard)

2.5 stars
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