Harems should only be there if the members value add to the story or if your story is primarily a male wish fulfillment fantasy. Harem members should contribute to story progression and/or MC development. Otherwise you could end up with one dimensional characters whose only role is to be the MC's harem member. It looks really shallow outside of a male wish fulfillment story.

Also keep in mind that a harem doesn't mean that the MC can't have more than one sexual partner. Having sex with a female is different from making them part of a harem. In the same way that not everyone who an MC fights would be considered part of their rivals list.

    lynerparel well, some of the no harem dudes hate the fact that harem stories get retarded later and only tend to focus on girls at some moments.

    Well, I think that most of the no-harem dudes are girls that like your story. I don't read yours so I don't know.

    Meh, you're writing this story, not the reader. Do whatever you want; if you chase after stones, you'll only end up dead inside.

      lynerparel I also would suggest you to 'ask' Webnovel's Editor. Webnovel has 'the' graph about your novel's demographic for Female and Male readers. As @Gyihhuhu_ said, female readers will matter in this case. Most male non-harem just don't like too many girls throwing to an MC.

      WN could also give input based on Qidian's novels whether going to harem or not is better. This is one of the advantages having a contract. They have statistic, millions even. They would give you a better view of your plan (How many your readers is male? female?). I also believed if you change your 'outline' you have to discuss it with WN.

      PS: Congratulations for your contract!

      Updated: Lol! Your Novel appeared in Ladies' Pick! Don't go harem!!!

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        Water0202020 No Way! This Rabbink won't give him free 'lesson' for magical lesson.

        However, he still has 13 years before he could become wizard! Nevertheless, look at him, if he is half cool like Alexander, probably he would get it faster.

        Gyihhuhu_ Give the potential harem members a reason to love your protagonist beyond "the story demands it!"

        Several volume ahead will make him into a 'lovable' man. Gwahahaha. (Evil laught)

            Listen to your inner heart and choose the genre😂😂- but give a heads up to the reader.

            You can create poll and link it to the author's thoughts. People who are serious about your novel will vote on it.

              Water0202020 Did that at some point, the answer was they were equal, which is why I fear if I pick a side half of my fanbase will disappear.

                  make it one wife, one girlfriend, one mistress and a one-night stand :P

                    lynerparel Add one if you are sure of harem. Or else, it may be shudders nisekoi(my onoderaaaaa and yui neee-channn😢).

                    If it will not be harem, kill the non-fav girl in a emotional way which can literally make readers cry😈

                        lynerparel No. Else your story will just one conquer and another. Think whether the new girl will add something to the MC's life. If it is, then add. If it isn't then don't.

                        Sakura vs Hinata or Orihime vs Rukia is a legendary fight in Japanese novel.

                        EroMaster No.

                        A man who had 'three wives and four concubines' was considered a very successful person in those times.

                        https://www.scmp.com/article/420753/wives-concubines-and-mistresses

                              MasterRabbink I don't think your examples where ever really love rivals of any kind. Master I think it's just that the mc has slight feelings for the other that made them think they are love rivals even though they aren't.

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