In a novel, who's the most pitiful exitance? One would say the Hero, others would say the Villain. Many would also say it's the mobs. But rarely would ever say it's the Second lead. However, Horas Spencer would beg to differ.

An ordinary man before, he gets reborn into a 5-year-old body of the second main lead of a novel he wrote a long time ago. The only catch? He's not only the protagonist's brother but also the Second main lead. Now the only one who knows the truth of this new world he had been reborn in, Horas Spencer has one goal in mind - to make sure he interacts as little with the main story as possible.

But to escape the fate of being the Second Main Lead is not easy and the challenges that Horas would have to face are many. Not to mention, find a way back to his real world where he had a decent life and family waiting for him. For that to happen, he would play various roles, even that of a Villain. Just as long as he could go home in one piece.

However, the mystery of this new world might be tougher to crack than Horas first expected it to be. And the shadow of being the 'Second best' is not easy to overcome.

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There will be late romance, it will be dark and a lot of world building.

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Surviving as the Second Main Lead: Second Lead's POV

There was one tradition of Esper’s academy that no one was allowed to skip - the newcomer's entrance ceremony. 


It was the time when the next shining cast of representatives was shown off for the first time. And as tradition, the top 3 would be singled out. Everyone was excited about such an occasion. 


Currently, the trio that stood on the center stage had gained the honor of being the top 3 this year. But everyone was busy looking at Howard Spencer, the first person to ever top the entrance exam with a perfect score. 


He was the biggest piece of news this year and everyone was looking forward to getting to know him. 


Howard, who watched everyone look at him with expecting eyes could not help but sigh. He could feel everyone’s greed when they looked at him. 


‘I guess I should have toned down my power. I feel like a zoo animal out for observation.’ 


Ch 34: The first encounters? [pt1]