Another popular interpretation involves the "Bully" character—a trope where the male lead is initially aggressive, dominant, or antagonistic toward the female lead before a romantic shift occurs.

: A "bull" is usually characterized as a masculine, confident man with high sexual prowess. In these arrangements, he is often viewed as a guest or "play partner" rather than a replacement for the primary partner.

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