Side Story

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Ver Grant, a man who watched the woman he liked from afar.

However, the man’s love was not reciprocated.

Ver, who had always stayed beside Cecia, the heroine, and was the first to step forward when it came to her, was never present during the crucial moments.

He only existed for the protagonist at the moment for the male lead to shine.

Arim swept through the sentences on paper as if comforting Ver. She hoped he would be happy with his beloved, though she knew it would not come true.

When she opened her eyes from the end of her last memory, she had become Prillance, the villainess in the novel ’The Duke’s Lover’.

The story of a man and a woman whose lives are of a supporting character’s.

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vierseason
vierseason rated it
August 8, 2020
Status: c39
just like other reviews

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i don't like her being so selfless and forget about her own happiness. But the good part is, she realize she makes think become complicated and her plan become nothing aside getting Ver's love (yay!)

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This novel makes your mood up and down. There're some lovely part when MC and ML interact, but also parts which makes your heart stung. Aside their romance, the real situation about their empire's politic is darker then the original novel, The Duke Lover, depicted and it makes thing become moooore complicated.

psst. I love daddy Jack. <<less
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jnguy2
jnguy2 rated it
July 10, 2020
Status: c30
I genuinely really enjoy the character interaction between Ver and Prillance. They are very wholesome and very sweet. We're currently going through a lot of misunderstandings and issues, but I understand from Prillance perspective how she wouldn't be able to understand Ver has moved on after loving Cecia for so long. Please give this novel a try, I look forward to every update that comes out. The translation is very nice also.
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Bobaateaa
Bobaateaa rated it
June 18, 2023
Status: c45
I never really write a review no matter how good the story is, but I feel compelled to do so this time bcs so many people seem to find the novel especially Prillance to be lacking.

It is a very beautiful story, so heartwarming yet heartbreaking. How Prillance and Ver love each other and would sacrifice themselves if it means happiness for the other. Sure the miscommunications can be annoying, but I quite like how the author does it. The angst and painful moments between characters are so beautifully sad yet... more>> sweet. A lot of people in the comment seem to not like the story but 45ch (1st volume) is not a lot imo, unless you desperately hate this type of trope, then do try to read it all to the end. Ver and Prillance deserve so much happiness, I hope their happy ending come soon.

Throughout the story Prillance only cared for Ver's happiness and almost disregard everything. But keep in mind that she was originally a reader of the novel she got reincarnated into, and Ver being her favorite character, why would she care for anything else. She saw herself in him, and all she wanted to do is to make him happy. Other "characters" don't matter, because they are all just a character to her.

There's a comment I saw saying that she didn't care about her father and really only care for Ver, but it's not like she did not care, she just has her own goal (and I also think it makes more sense that she is acting distant because I cannot imagine just loving someone else's parents, only because I reincarnated into someone's body. Much less if I have always thought of them as "characters" in the novel I used to read). And that goal is more important than anything else. But if you take the time to read more, it shows that she does acknowledge her father's love for her, and wonder if she could dare expose him if the person behind Ver's family downfall really turned out to be him

While I know everyone have different taste and you are not obligated to like this novel, the hate or should I just say, dislike, toward Prillance is too much.

She's not a white lotus, and she didn't just happen to pity Ver and decided its time to play hero, yet ended up liking him and also made him like her. In fact, she has always liked him, as she sees herself in him. She wanted to help him because she wanted him to be happy. She thought she'd be able to do so because she knew the content of the novel, but her course of actions alone has changed what she thought to be a fixed novel plot, into a reality. She's really slow in realizing how things are not following the novel, but lets be honest there are plenty of MC that acts the same. Also it's slow and focuses on these two characters thinking they can't ever be in the spotlight, because SURPRISE it is supposed to be that way! Hence the title, SIDE STORY once again, SURPRISE! It's like saying why h*ntai has so many fan-service, or why love story only focuses on the love part and ignores the other elements. <<less
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kurikurin
kurikurin rated it
January 14, 2022
Status: vol. 1c44
I read this story with an expectation, since so many people wrote good reviews.

But... what I get is disappointment.

Alright, first, let's talk about the characters... FL is so naive and hypocritical (a k.a white lotus).

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She wants the character she likes to have a happy ending with the person he loves, the reason being that she experienced similar things in her previous life.

But what she is doing is very hypocritical because of the fact that she likes the guy, but wants him to be happy with another woman, without being able to express her true feelings.

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And ML, to be honest the author describes ML very badly. He's not written as ML, but he looks like a side character... which side character actually looks like ML!

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ML is very weak, in the middle of the story, he hurt FL and I am very frustrated with what he is doing.

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Both FL and ML are hopeless.

Then the story. The plot is a bit slow with no significant progress. The story is very dramatic and convoluted, so I really can't enjoy it anymore...

Maybe a lot of people like a heart-wrenching romance story like this... but I don't. This is not my cup of tea!

I'm done and have no excitement to read vol 2. <<less
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greencenvy
greencenvy rated it
June 7, 2021
Status: c60
What else is there to say except this story is amazing?

The writing is captivating in its simplicity. It's a simple plot with well-written characters. It's the epitome of romance, reading this story makes me WANT to be in love. God, I love Ver and Prillance so much. I love their development and their interactions. It's the best kind of slow burn romance, in my opinion.

Everything alse makes sense too. Prillance doesn't know how to perfectly act like a noble lady and the Duke isn't all like "oh she's changed I... more>> think im in love with her", the characters are dynamic and react well to each other. A MASTERPIECE <<less
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immapotit
immapotit rated it
July 6, 2020
Status: c25
I just want FL and ML to be happy, but why is the story going that way?
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chll51
chll51 rated it
May 16, 2020
Status: c7
This story so far is so precious and the slow burn is just right. I love how trusting and well Ver and Prillance (what an awkward name) are getting along, as well as how she gets along with the supposedly main lead Roman. The translator does a great job. Totally reccomend this story.
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A-Hopeless-Romantic-Cat
A-Hopeless-Romantic-Cat rated it
July 26, 2023
Status: v2
If your heart really wants to take the risk of reading this story, consider this your sign.

Please be prepared for a very long review!

It's the second time I'm reading Side Story, and I know that this story will be greatly carved in my heart. I'll come back and come back again every time I miss Ver and Prillance.

To be honest, before reading stories, I read reviews about them before diving deep into their premise. I read many bad reviews about this precious story, but I still took risks (I risked... more>> my heart and soul).

I know others don't like the protagonists for not meeting their expectations, but for me, it depends on what we look for in a novel's characters.

I love characters who are real, I mean, who act, feel, and think like humans. This is because I can relate to them.

Yes, I love strong characters too, but I don't want Mary Sue Characters who are so perfect that I find it hard to smile, cry, and laugh with them.

I have read many stories, and Ver and Prillance are the most relatable characters I've found (I even turned the novel's cover photo into my phone's wallpaper. Hahaha.).

Yes, Prillance has feelings for Ver, and others say that she's s*upid for not taking the chance and getting Ver for her. But for me, she's not s*upid. She's human.

If you were Prillance (especially with experiences of always being a second choice and a third wheel), would you be able to immediately confess and muster the courage? Of course not.

Many people have missed that we don't always cope with our traumas immediately and immediately get to decide that we will change our life. Most take months and years. Most take baby steps until they redeem themselves and give their most deserved second chances.

Prillance sees herself in Ver, and she doesn't want Ver to be like her, unable to confess his heart. She knows how it hurts. So she made it her mission to do everything to help rekindle Ver's and Cecia's relationship. Because at that time, she knew that Ver's feelings for Cecia would not change!

She just came to the story, and many readers immediately want Prillance to grab the opportunity and make herself the love of Ver's life.

However, by doing so, wouldn't she hurt Ver? Wouldn't she hurt herself again? What Prillance did, is normal human behavior when it comes to handling such situations. She always walks behind her friend Hyun Woo, unable to confess her feelings, so of course, she will be clumsy in trying to connect Ver and Cecia, making the most human means possible.

She's just a normal human being; she's not a strategist.

Ver, on the other hand, is the most green-flag male lead I've ever encountered. And man, I hope I can find myself a Ver Grant someday.

Ver's way of showing his love for Prillance is subtle, gentle, and unobtrusive. He's like a calm lake where you can relax and be yourself. Unlike male leads who always forcefully push themselves into their female leads' lives, Ver patiently waits for Prillance until she can open her heart (or even if she won't. Because he thought Prillance only looked at Duke Tonz.).

My heart aches for this couple because they are both so selfless and afraid to release their feelings to the world. And if I could isekai into the story, I swear I'll be their matchmaker.

Ver and Prillance's relationship is a great example of give and take. Their love is the calm type. There are no heart-stopping yet toxic encounters and no games played.

If you want calm love, then give this story a chance. <<less
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AweSsam
AweSsam rated it
December 22, 2020
Status: c45
I'm literally not exaggerating when I say that the ML is literally one of the best ML I've ever seen. Wow. This story is just so... amazing. Please, just read this, just read this.
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Juil
Juil rated it
August 6, 2020
Status: c36
omg I love this novel.

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But I don't like how she is just going sacrificing herself. I mean that was a very bad plan. You are just gonna go create misunderstandings every where. I love Vers and hope he gets his happy ending with Prillance. I don't give a sh*t about how Roman n the other girls story go. Just let my babies be.

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namira99
namira99 rated it
July 24, 2020
Status: c33
im pleasantly surprised with this story.

the overall pacing is great and im digging the slow burn romance between the MCs, tho im hoping things would develop faster because the whole Roman thingy is grating my nerve hahaha... but then again, the drama and misunderstandings are not overly convoluted and messy.
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sunkissed
sunkissed rated it
July 19, 2020
Status: c30
The moments between the ML and FL are so cute but I was Not prepared for how stressful reading this would be, even after reading the reviews and tags. Usually would not read something like this because of the frustration but what can I do? I'm already invested ヽ (  ̄д ̄) ノ. Would still recommend because seeing the FL and ML being adorable together is worth sitting through the slow burn.
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stephhiny
stephhiny
January 29, 2023
Status: v2c16
To be honest, I enjoy reading this novel so far. I can't really say that the FL is a bit dumb because she's a transmigrator but she's not thinking to just snatch the character she loves but instead trying to get him back together with his first love like in the original novel. I mean it does makes sense because towards the end of original novel, Ver is still thinking about the original FL, so it does make sense from her perspective, since the purpose of the FL is to... more>> just bring happiness for him.

I mean, everyone has their own opinion.. But for me, I too found comfort and enjoy my time reading this novel. And I love how the ML is a gentleman, only looking at his one woman type. I have to say I love this novel :)

Hope they won't drop this! Looking forward to the next chapters ahead~ <<less
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