In general, I appreciate the storyline, but I've come across a potential issue. It appears that a harem is forming, with several key female characters having kissed the protagonist by chapter 500, often without clear initiation from him. This is something I personally don't enjoy, as it seems to be used as a justification for the strong trust and support the females provide. The later characters appear to instantly fall for the main character, which feels forced. Moreover, having multiple partners, even if not legally binding, goes against the moral norms in the story's world, yet the MC doesn't disclose these relationships to the girls. They discover it on their own, surprisingly accepting it, despite some being high-ranking like a princess, a powerful seer, a renowned author, and a ring warlock who sees herself as his possession and is related to the princess. There are also other female characters who show interest but haven't progressed beyond that point.
Additionally, despite the revelation that his true affection lies elsewhere, the MC continues to maintain these ambiguous connections without clarifying them. Lastly, the MC expresses disgust towards cross-dressing, even when it's explained as a popular trend among playwrights, which makes it difficult for me to engage with the story.
Due to these concerns, I've decided to hold off reading further until the translator catches up to where I stopped, and I'll reassess if a harem tag is added. If not, I might consider re-reading to see if the author provides a satisfactory resolution or逆转 in the plot.
