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Post #597321
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5:11 pm, May 1 2013
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What I mean by "secondary" is the guy that comes along later in shoujos. Usually the "nice guy" type (though this isn't necessarily true).

It's just that, lately I've realized I always end up rooting for the "second" guy... and usually, their chances of getting with the heroine is slim to none... i.e.
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Strobe Edge, Oboreru Knife, Ao Haru Ride, Hirunaka no Ryuusei, Heroine Shikkaku, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun--just to name a few.

So for once I want to read something where the first, most obvious choice isn't the one that prevails. Or even if it's not actually the "second guy"... I'm okay with scenarios where the non-asshole gets chosen over the asshole too.

Examples:
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Datte Aishiteru (AKIRA Shouko), Cat Street, Katakoi Triangle (?), Tonari no Atashi


Thanks in advance. And don't forget to use spoiler tags or people will be angry... lol.

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5:22 pm, May 1 2013
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Paradise Kiss
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A talking rock
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6:25 pm, May 1 2013
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Uwasa no Midori-kun!!


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7:55 pm, May 1 2013
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Everybody Loves Somebody - it's just a oneshot though sad

H2O
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Myunga had a crush on Ecchan (and he shows up a lot in the beginning of the manhwa). The guy she was supposed to end up with (Taek-Gang) was a potential love interest in the other girl, Hana, first. So it was somehow unexpected she will eventually go with Taek-Gang, the second guy (although, he wasn't a "nice guy," he changes throughout the course of his relationship with Myunga)


Sweet & Sensitive
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In the raws, she ended up with the second guy (once again, he's not a "nice guy" though)


Lover Discovery
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I've seen the raws and I was kinda expecting her to end up with the first and second guy so I was really shocked to find out that it would be the THIRD guy! This manhwa was really enjoyable but I'm not really sure if I should finish it now. *rooting for the first and second*


Sugar Addiction
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She didn't end up with the guy in the summary. I feel somehow cheated since the childhood flashbacks constantly appearing (even in the very beginning) really makes you think he's the main love interest.


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8:51 pm, May 1 2013
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ah thanks I've been looking for similar mangas as the OP. I'm glad to know there's shoujos like this out there.

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8:57 pm, May 1 2013
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I forgot Adventure and Trouble Diary
Just by reading the summary, you would expect that she'd end up with the prince/fiance but
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in the raws, she UNEXPECTEDLY ends up with the prince's bodyguard, Yohan.


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9:46 pm, May 1 2013
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Show Princess
Random Walk I think... if I'm not mistaken
Kanon sort of but she won't end up with the main male lead
Masca ended up with secondary male lead kind of



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10:23 pm, May 1 2013
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you can't forget fruits basket and i'm pretty sure heroine no shikkaku is heading in that direction as well.

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Post #597358 - Reply to (#597356) by kebi
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And i'm pretty sure heroine no shikkaku is heading in that direction as well.


It doesn't. See here.

Post #597361 - Reply to (#597358) by tart
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11:48 pm, May 1 2013
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NOOOOOOooo. My only consolation is that the manga is still ongoing and though I haven't seen the raws yet, maybe there'll be a turn around? PLEASE.

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2:16 am, May 2 2013
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The manhwa Lingerie fits, I think


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2:40 am, May 2 2013
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I definitely need more of these type of mangas, keep the suggestions coming!

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Boku wa Ookami, one of my favorites. That has a typical 'childhood friends when along comes the new guy' plot, but it was a lot of fun.


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11:35 am, May 4 2013
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Moe Kare
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Momo
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actually this one's weird,she liked her bestfriend,then became lovers with the another guy but in the end she returned to her bestfriend

Wait! Wolf
Parfait tic
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it's a complicated one she liked the first guy then second in the end she returned to the first one

Kitchen Princess

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What I mean by "secondary" is the guy that comes along later in shoujos. Usually the "nice guy" type (though this isn't necessarily true).

It's just that, lately I've realized I always end up rooting for the "second" guy... and usually, their chances of getting with the her ...


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Heh, with Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, I always thought it fits Yamaken more to be rejected. Tragedy is one of his appeals, you know? And judging by the preview, Yamaken will be appearing more as sort of an emotional support for Shizuku, all the while pretending he's *not affected by her rejection* and trying to *actually follow his own advice.* <3


Kuragehime fits but I don't like it.

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