“Scumbag Male Lead, Please Suffer Properly”
The White Lotus Opens Its Eyes
Author
Hello my lovely readers! 💕
Welcome to my new Taekook transmigration story! In this world, Tae becomes the beautiful “white lotus heroine” fated to suffer… except he absolutely refuses to! 😭😂 Jungkook is our cold male lead, about to be tormented instead.
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Darkness swallowed Taehyung whole.
One second, he was sitting on his bed scrolling through a trashy romance novel. The next, a metallic ding exploded in his skull like a malfunctioning microwave.
Taehyung’s eyes snapped open.
He was lying on silk sheets, inside a dimly lit room decorated like a royal palace. Gold drapes, crystal chandeliers, embroidered carpets… It looked straight out of the exact novel he had been cursing at last night.
He sat up. His reflection in a polished bronze mirror stared back — long dark lashes, snow-pale skin, soft pink lips, slender frame wrapped in delicate white robes.
He looked like a… heroine.
The gentle, fragile, endlessly tormented female lead whose purpose was apparently to suffer beautifully.
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Taehyung groaned.
“Of ALL characters… why HER?”
A cold mechanical voice filled the air.
system1313
“Hello, Host. You have transmigrated into the tragic romance novel Fallen Petals of the Imperial Heart.”
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Taehyung froze.
“…You’re kidding.”
system1313
“You are now the main heroine.”
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“…I’m a BOY.”
system1313
“Gender has been updated. Plot remains unchanged.”
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Taehyung blinked slowly.
“So Jungkook—the male lead—is still supposed to torment me to death?”
system1313
“Correct. To fulfill your mission, you must experience emotional pain.”
Taehyung stared at the ceiling for five full seconds.
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“…And it doesn’t say who needs to feel the pain… right?”
The system paused.
As if uncertain.
system1313
“Host, please do not twist the mission inte—”
But Taehyung was already smirking.
The moment he stepped into the grand hall, heads turned.
“Is that Lady Taehyung?”
“Did he always look that beautiful…?”
“He’s glowing—”
Taehyung ignored them all. His focus was fixed on the tall figure entering from the main doors.
A dark coat embroidered with silver.
Sharp jawline.
Eyes cold enough to freeze oceans.
Jeon Jungkook, the scumbag male lead.
The original Taehyung fell in love with him.
This Taehyung would rather love a cactus.
system1313
[New Mission: Maintain eye contact with Jungkook for 10 seconds and make him speak first.]
[Reward: +5 Charm]
[Failure Penalty: Sneeze in public for 1 minute.]
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Taehyung choked.
“…What kind of humiliating punishment is that?!”
system1313
“Begin countdown: 10… 9… 8—”
Panic shot through him. He yanked the mask from his pocket and slapped it over his face.
But when he lifted his eyes—
Jungkook was already staring at him.
Like lightning striking the center of the hall.
Taehyung felt it physically.
A jolt up his spine.
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Crap crap crap—!
Taehyung forced himself to stare straight back.
Through the mask.
Through the panic.
Through the absurdity of sneezing for one whole minute.
Jungkook’s steps slowed.
His gaze sharpened.
His dark boots stopped directly in front of Taehyung.
Taehyung forced himself to keep staring.
Count the seconds.
Feel his heartbeat in his throat.
Jungkook leaned down slightly, lowering his voice.
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“…Why,” he said, “are you looking at me like that?”
system1313
[MISSION COMPLETE. +5 Charm.]
Taehyung nearly dropped dead in relief.
But Jungkook didn’t look away.
In fact, he tilted Taehyung’s chin up with a single gloved finger.
Taehyung’s breath hitched.
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Jungkook whispered,
“Don’t look away now.”
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Taehyung whispered back, “…I wasn’t planning to.”
The system started shrieking internally.
system1313
[WARNING: Target’s emotional fluctuation detected!]
[Target’s heartbeat increasing rapidly!]
[Unexpected deviation from original plot!]
Taehyung smirked under the mask.
So as long as someone suffers… the mission progresses, right?
Perfect. Let’s make sure HE suffers first.
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“Lady Taehyung,” Jungkook said slowly, “you seem… different tonight.”
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Taehyung shrugged.
“Do I? Maybe I’m just tired.”
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Jungkook’s brows creased.
“You were supposed to apologize for last time.”
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“You… bumped into me.”
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Taehyung stared, unimpressed.
“I’m not apologizing for walking.”
Jungkook blinked.
No one talked to him like that.
Not nobles.
Not servants.
And definitely not the fragile white lotus heroine he was destined to torment.
But instead of getting angry…
Jungkook’s ears turned red.
Taehyung nearly laughed out loud.
(Pain bar: rising… but it’s HIS pain.)
Good.
He deserved to be uncomfortable.
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“So,” Taehyung said sweetly, “did you need something from me?”
Jungkook opened his mouth.
Closed it.
Opened it again.
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“I…”
He frowned deeply.
What did he want?
He had walked over on instinct. Drawn. Pulled.
By the eyes that wouldn’t look away.
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“…Nothing,” Jungkook muttered, turning slightly. “Forget it.”
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Taehyung whispered, “Then don’t stand so close, Your Highness. People might get the wrong idea.”
Slowly, he turned back, eyes burning.
The system screamed again.
system1313
[ALERT: Male Lead Obsessiveness +3%]
[ALERT: Plot Collapse Risk +2%]
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Taehyung smiled under the mask.
“Let’s collapse it then.”
The music softened. A slow waltz.
Without warning, Jungkook extended a hand.
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“Dance with me.”
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Taehyung blinked.
“Oh? I thought you hated me.”
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Jungkook’s jaw clenched.
“I never said that.”
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“You didn’t need to.”
Taehyung’s voice was soft.
Cutting.
Dangerous.
In Jungkook.
His fingers twitched.
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“Taehyung,” he said quietly, “please.”
Ah.
The male lead had never said “please” in the entire original novel.
Taehyung took his hand.
Not because he wanted to dance.
But because he wanted to break him a little further.
Their fingers interlocked.
Jungkook inhaled sharply, as if burned.
And as he led them into the center of the floor, Taehyung leaned close to his ear and whispered:
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“Don’t fall in love with me, Your Highness.”
Jungkook’s breath caught.
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“…Too late.”
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The music thundered.
The system exploded in alarms.
system1313
[WARNING! MALE LEAD AFFECTION SURGE!]
[WARNING! MISSION PROGRESS UNINTENDED!]
[WARNING! HOST MAY HAVE CREATED A YANDERE!]
Author
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Don’t Touch Anyone Else
Author
Hello my sweet readers! 💕
Thank you for supporting Chapter 1! Here comes Chapter 2, where Jungkook starts losing his sanity while Taehyung continues being effortlessly dangerous 😭🔥
Author
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The waltz ended, but Jungkook didn’t let go.
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Taehyung tugged his hand gently.
“Your Highness… the song is over.”
Jungkook’s fingers tightened around his waist.
Oh.
So the scumbag male lead was already malfunctioning this early in the story?
How adorable.
Taehyung tilted his head slightly, giving Jungkook a soft, teasing smile.
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Are you planning to hold me forever?
Jungkook didn’t smile back.
He looked like someone who had just realized he was addicted to something dangerous.
The tension wrapped around them thickly.
The system was screaming in Taehyung’s mind:
system1313
[WARNING: Male Lead Obsession +7%]
[CAUTION: Plot Deviating at High Speed]
[HOST, PLEASE STOP SMILING AT HIM]
Taehyung mentally patted the system’s head.
Shh. Let me have my fun.
With the gentlest touch, he pried Jungkook’s hand away from his waist.
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Your Highness, people are staring.
The original Jungkook only cared about appearances when it benefited him.
This Jungkook… didn’t even seem aware of anything except Taehyung.
But Taehyung refused to be trapped in this dance any longer.
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Thank you for the dance.
Jungkook took a half-step forward, as if to follow.
Taehyung raised a finger.
That one syllable hit him harder than a sword.
And Taehyung walked away.
The banquet was filled with nobles, each trying to be the brightest gem in the room.
But wherever Taehyung walked, attention followed naturally — not because he was glowing, but because Jungkook’s eyes were glued to him.
He watched him like a predator.
Like prey.
Like he couldn’t decide which.
Taehyung pretended not to notice and headed to the refreshment table.
A tall noble prince offered him a drink.
Smiling politely, Taehyung took the glass.
The exact second the noble’s fingers brushed Taehyung’s—
Jungkook appeared like a shadow.
He snatched the drink from Tae's hand.
The noble prince blinked.
Taehyung blinked.
Jungkook set the empty glass down with a calmness that was absolutely fake.
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“That drink seemed… unsafe,” Jungkook said coolly.
Taehyung crossed his arms.
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“Unsafe? It was fruit punch.”
jeon jungkook
“I’m sure it was,” Jungkook said stiffly.
Noble prince
The noble prince swallowed.
“I-I only wanted to be polite—”
Jungkook stepped forward.
Taehyung stepped in between them.
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Your Highness
Jungkook stopped immediately.
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You’re being rude.
Jungkook inhaled sharply.
And then he did something the original Jungkook would never do.
The entire table fell silent.
A prince—
The male lead—
Apologizing?
Taehyung smiled sweetly at the noble.
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Thank you for the drink.
Jungkook nearly combusted.
As Taehyung walked away again, the system buzzed frantically:
system1313
[HOST! Jungkook’s jealousy is at 42%! TOO HIGH!]
[MALE LEAD STABILITY AT RISK]
[PLEASE AVOID FURTHER HEART DAMAGE TO TARGET]
Taehyung sipped a new drink and whispered mentally:
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He’ll survive.
system1313
[BUT WILL YOU?!]
Before Taehyung could respond, the air shifted again.
Jungkook’s shadow fell across him.
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Taehyung didn’t look up.
“Hmm?”
jeon jungkook
Come with me.
Taehyung lifted a brow and innocently asked,
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Why should I?
Jungkook leaned close, too close, his voice low enough to tremble through Taehyung’s spine.
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....Because I don’t like you around other men
Taehyung’s breath caught.
Not because of the words.
But because of how broken Jungkook looked saying them.
Like a man realizing too late he had a heart.
Taehyung smirked behind his glass.
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“Then maybe,” he whispered, “don’t push me away.”
Because the original Jungkook did push the heroine away.
Coldly. Repeatedly.
And this Taehyung had no intention of being pushed around.
Jungkook exhaled shakily.
jeon jungkook
Tae… I don’t want to push you away.
Taehyung tilted his head.
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Mm. Then you’re doing well so far.
system1313
[HOST, YOU ARE BREAKING THE VILLAIN ROUTE]
[AFFECTION LEVELS SPIKING!!]
[THIS IS NOT HOW THE PLOT GOES!!]
Jungkook wasn’t the only one who could be dangerous.
Minutes later, as Taehyung tried to leave the hall for fresh air, a hand shot out and caught his wrist gently — but firmly.
jeon jungkook
Tae. Don’t go.
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Taehyung sighed dramatically.
“You’re very clingy tonight.”
He stepped closer.
And closer.
Until Taehyung’s back hit the marble pillar behind him.
Jungkook braced a hand beside his head.
jeon jungkook
Don’t talk to anyone else like that.
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Like… you care.
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Oh? Are you jealous?
Jungkook flinched slightly.
His voice cracked.
system1313
The system fainted.
Taehyung placed a hand on Jungkook’s chest lightly.
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Your Highness,” he murmured, “I thought you hated me.
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I don’t know what I feel anymore.
Taehyung leaned up, breath brushing Jungkook’s ear.
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“Just remember you started this story as the scumbag—
so suffering is part of the role.”
Jungkook’s breath hitched.
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You’re cruel
kim taehyung
“I learned from the best.”
And he slipped out from Jungkook’s arms, leaving the prince staring after him with a heart beating far too fast.
system1313
[MALE LEAD PAIN +12%]
[HOST PERFORMANCE: EXCEPTIONAL]
Author
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The Prince Who Couldn’t Look Away
Author
Hello my lovely readers! 💕
Author
Thank you for the love on Chapter 2!
Author
Jungkook is spiraling FAST and Taehyung is enjoying the chaos even more 😭🔥 Let’s dive into Chapter 3!
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Taehyung escaped the banquet hall and stepped onto the moonlit balcony.
Finally—air. Silence.
No prince breathing down his neck.
Only the cool night breeze brushing his cheeks.
system1313
[Peace Duration: 4 seconds.]
Taehyung closed his eyes.
system1313
[Peace Duration: 7 seconds.]
He opened one eye suspiciously.
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“…What are you counting?”
system1313
[Host’s temporary freedom.]
Before Taehyung could swear, a deep voice echoed behind him.
Taehyung’s head snapped back.
The man was leaning against the doorway, dark hair falling over his eyes, breath uneven—as if he had run after Taehyung.
A prince—running.
Taehyung considered jumping off the balcony.
Jungkook walked toward him, slow but determined.
The moonlight traced sharp lines across his jaw, his lashes, his tense shoulders
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Taehyung groaned.
“Your Highness, do you need something?”
Jungkook stopped right in front of him.
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"And what is it?” Taehyung folded his arms
Jungkook’s eyes dropped to his lips, then flicked away.
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I don’t like it when you leave without telling me.
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…Are you my husband?
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“No,” Jungkook said slowly, “but maybe I—”
kim taehyung
Nope. Don’t say it.
Jungkook closed his mouth immediately.
The System Has a Meltdown
system1313
[ALERT: MALE LEAD IS EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS OF ATTACHMENT]
[HOST, PLEASE MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE]
Taehyung whispered in his head,
He’s literally two seconds from imprinting like a baby duck.
system1313
[THAT IS EXACTLY THE PROBLEM]
Jungkook took a slow breath.
jeon jungkook
Tae… earlier, when you smiled at that noble—
kim taehyung
He was being polite.
jeon jungkook
You smiled at him.
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Please don’t smile like that at other men.
That wasn’t a request.
That was a warning wrapped in silk.
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“Why?” Taehyung asked, leaning against the railing.
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What I do is none of your concern.
Jungkook’s eyes darkened.
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Because I can’t stand it.
Taehyung pressed a hand to his chest dramatically.
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Oh dear. Is the mighty prince jealous?
Jungkook exhaled sharply through his nose.
The honesty hit Taehyung harder than expected, and he almost choked on air.
system1313
[ALERT: TARGET EMOTION SPIKE. JEALOUSY 57%.]
system1313
[WARNING: YANDERE TRAJECTORY DETECTED.]
Taehyung whispered mentally
Well, that escalated fast.
Jungkook stepped closer again.
Taehyung backed into the stone railing.
Same position as earlier that night.
Same dangerous closeness.
Jungkook braced a hand next to him.
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Tae,” he whispered, voice cracking slightly, “don’t run from me.
Taehyung narrowed his eyes.
kim taehyung
I’m not running. I’m avoiding.
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Because you’re clingy.
jeon jungkook
…Is that bad?
system1313
[YES IT IS BAD. VERY BAD.]
[HOST, PLEASE INCREASE DISTANCE.]
But Taehyung tilted his head, intrigued.
kim taehyung
Why are you so attached to me already?
jeon jungkook
I don’t know.
Jungkook stared at him with an intensity that made Taehyung’s breath catch.
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…Because you don’t look at me with fear.
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“Everyone else does,” Jungkook murmured, lowering his voice.
“But you—”
His fingers brushed Taehyung’s cheek gently, almost reverently.
jeon jungkook
You look at me like I’m… human.
For a moment—just a moment—Taehyung’s heart softened.
Then he remembered the plot.
The original Jungkook.
The suffering.
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“I look at you like that,” he whispered, “because it hurts you.”
Jungkook’s breath stuttered.
system1313
[PAIN LEVEL RISING…]
Taehyung leaned close to Jungkook’s ear.
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And I enjoy watching you suffer… Your Highness.
Jungkook visibly trembled.
His hand tightened around Taehyung’s wrist.
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Tae… don’t say things like that.
kim taehyung
Why? Does it hurt?
Jungkook’s voice dropped to a whisper, raw and unguarded.
Taehyung’s smile widened.
Suddenly, Taehyung’s system chimed:
system1313
[NEW MISSION: Make Jungkook speak your name with desire.]
[Reward: +10 Charm]
[Penalty: Trip and fall into Jungkook’s arms.]
What kind of perverted system—
Jungkook leaned even closer.
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“Tae,” he murmured, his breath brushing Taehyung’s cheek, “look at me.”
Jungkook’s pupils dilated.
The system shrieked hysterically:
system1313
[MISSION PROGRESS: 78%]
system1313
[DANGER: MALE LEAD SELF-AWAKENING]
And Taehyung slapped a hand over his mouth.
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STOP. I don’t want the penalty.
Jungkook blinked repeatedly.
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Taehyung hissed, “If I fail I’ll fall INTO YOU. Absolutely not.”
Jungkook’s ears turned red instantly.
Taehyung removed his hand.
Jungkook whispered, voice hoarse,
system1313
[MISSION COMPLETE. +10 CHARM.]
Jungkook caught his wrist again.
jeon jungkook
“Tae,” he breathed, “why do you keep running?”
kim taehyung
Because watching you chase me is entertaining.
Jungkook’s grip tightened.
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…Then I won’t let go..
The balcony fell silent—
except for Jungkook’s unsteady breathing
and Taehyung’s mischievous heartbeat.
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