The 6th male lead should be…

… A Normal Dude.

I know that realistically, he won’t be. He will be a super powerful corporate CEO who is also a werewolf, or a Time travelling ninja who is also a demi-god. Lol.

Or some other wild combination.

But hear me out.

The MC has 5… count them… 5 men in her life (either as acquaintances or love interests) who are designed to stress her out. Even Caleb… who (thus far) doesn’t have some otherworldly origin story is STILL a chip-implanted-maybe-but-probably-not-bad-guy involved with Ever.

She needs a (covering Xavier’s ears) baker, or a librarian, or a milliner who is JUST a baker or a librarian or a milliner. Or you guys… THE ATTENDANT AT A PLUSHIE ARCADE.

Then SHE can stress HIM out instead.

Like when there’s a random wanderer attack, instead of him LEAPING to the forefront and being like: “I’m a doctor, but also a brilliant warrior with an Evol designed to kick-butt”

He can be like: “Wait! Why are we running TOWARDS DANGER, are we INSANE???”

His combat scenarios can include a button where WE jump in front of him and say: “CAREFUL! Don’t get hurt!”

His Evol can be something cute and useless like charming birds, or making flowers grow.

Of course… as consequence, all of his AU stories will be absolutely insane.