I Was A Supporting Character

The ‘author’ even laughed at my words.

When I heard her laughing, I grimaced.

Even though I’m a character she has created, is it that easy to see me, who is living and breathing right in front of her eyes die? 

I think it would be better to stop being indirect at this point. That person wouldn’t even blink an eye if I spilled blood on this spot right now and collapsed. 

The ‘author’ said in a sullen voice. 

“Is that all?”

“No! there’s another one. Is it right for me to be friends with the main couple?”

“Yes. Didn’t they ask you to address each other by first names?”

“… … That’s right.”

“Well. So far, it seems like everything went according to the plot.”

I got dizzy.

What? Does it mean nothing changed just because I don’t become the villainess?!

“Isn’t it wrong for the protagonist to be close to the villainess?”

“Well, our enemy is often times the closest one.”

… … Unlike her youthful appearance, this ‘author’ has a rather sadistic side. 

Whether or not she knows I’m internally swearing at her, she keeps talking with a sandwich in her mouth. 

“I think that a love that is achieved through overcoming all kinds of hardships and adversity is really wonderful and beautiful! Anyways, that’s just my taste.”

Well, I could already guess judging from the content of her novel. I can see that the author’s taste is to deliberately give ordeal to the characters in the novel. 

I mumbled.

“How much does it change and how much does it not change?”

“Huh. That’s what I’m curious about too. Depending on how much you struggle, the scope will be completely different.”

I asked with a serious face.

“What does the unchanging ‘pillar’ of the novel refer to?”

“These are the most important turning points in the novel. The first ‘pillar’ has already appeared.”

“The first meeting between Ares and Leah.”

“That’s right. That’s what it refers to.”

I thought for a moment.

To this ‘author’, the most important ‘pillar’ of the novel clearly refers to an important point in the romance between Leah and Ares. That means there will be a few turning points.

I clung to the ‘author’ while trying to imitate Leah’s pitiful eyes.

“Can you tell me what the next ‘pillar’ is?”

“No, I said no spoilers.”

Sheesh. It looks like even if I die, she won’t tell me.

I’m afraid I have to as a villainess and didn’t change the content! This must be fun for her.

“Anyways, I’ll say it again, the important ‘pillars’ of this novel couldn’t collapse. It will never change. However, depending on how you act, the direction in which the content of the novel develops can be changed.”

“In other words, if you didn’t write it, it could be changed without me even taking any action.”

“Yes. Even if you don’t move, those things can change. Because I didn’t write it at all. You can influence the other characters in the novel that will lead to a change.”

“Sigh… … .”

A sigh escaped spontaneously.

So in conclusion, no matter how hard I try, the fact that I will eventually die as Ares and Leah have a happy ending will never change. 

Before I turned into a villainess, the novel will keep progressing. I asked the ‘author’ again with this fact in mind.

“Until when will I become friends with the protagonists in the overall development of the novel?”

“It’s still early days. The main couple will need a push so that at the end they will have a happy ending. Of course, you are the one who will help their relationship.”

“Ah, that’s right.”

The role of the villainess is so important! At this point, shouldn’t I be included as the main character too?

“But what if adversity doesn’t come to the main couple because I’m not a villainess now?”

“Well, then, even if it doesn’t suit my taste, it will probably be a sweet novel.”

Perhaps she saw my confused expression, the ‘author’ chuckled and explained.

“The novel will be about them loving comfortably and sweetly like honey, and then they get to the ending.”

Oh, a sweet novel……! 

Meeting her today and clearing up some doubts made me feel a little more relaxed. 

“Can’t you tell me?”

“What?”

“How I die?”

“No.”

“Hey!”

I glanced at the ‘author’ angrily, and the ‘author’ looked at me after snorting.

Then, a person I never expected appeared in this teahouse.

“… … Bianca?”

Me and the ‘author’ looked at each other and at the same time turned our heads to look at the person who called me.

Oh my god! It’s Ares! Why is he here?!

I felt the blood draining from my face in an instant. I can’t find anything to say and I’m struggling, the ‘author’ seemed to be equally perplexed. 

“Oh, me, that, Bianca? Then I’ll go now! See you later!”

No! do not go! If you leave me alone here, who will take care of me? Please!

Ignoring the cries of my heart, the ‘author’ got up in a hurry and started running around. 

Ares didn’t take his eyes off of her until the end.