This list is dedicated to those BL male leads who aren’t quite toxic, but they’re definitely not smooth green-flag sweethearts either. These are the guys who come off as rude, sarcastic, weird, or annoyingly blunt. They might tease too much, shut down emotionally, or say things that make you roll your eyes—but deep down, they’re harmless.
They don’t manipulate or cross boundaries; they’re just rough around the edges. With time (and patience from the MC), their awkwardness usually softens into care, protectiveness, and surprising tenderness.
If you love the grumpy x sunshine dynamic, tsundere types, or socially awkward weirdos who eventually show their heart, this is the category for you.