“Rich extra Dahlia vows to stay friends with male lead Rudrik, but feelings complicate her plan.”
Just the Male Lead's Friend
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Rich extra Dahlia vows to stay friends with male lead Rudrik, but feelings complicate her plan.
Dahlia Averin would've been just fine living as a pretty, loaded extra... were it not for the fact that she's destined to fall for Rudrik, the male lead, and be used to better his love life! Determined not to go down that path, Dahlia swears to just remain a friend and stay out of his romantic relationships. But upon discovering that Rudruk is not quite like she had imagined, she finds herself caring for him more. Will Dahlia's resolve stay strong, or will they end up as more than just friends? (Source: Tapas Media)
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 99 ch ch × vol
- Total read 13h 12m approx
- Published Mar 2023 – Oct 2025
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M68007 catalog