@Keledor I guess it just goes to show you that self insert romance for boys and girls are two sides of the same coin. I honestly don't like either too much most of the time. If the protagonist has a distinct personality, I can at least sometimes get into romance stories since I don't have to...
It's really hard not to like this protagonist. He risks his life and freedom by revealing his true form in front of a rival, but does it anyways without any hesitation whatsoever. That's incredibly based.