The setting sun tinted the streets with golden hues as Rishi Inoue, a 16-year-old boy with dark hair and thick-framed glasses, walked alone towards his favorite manga store. His backpack, filled with dusty volumes, swung to the rhythm of his hurried steps.

Entering the store, Rishi could feel the familiar atmosphere enveloping him—a sacred sanctuary where his passions and desires were celebrated. He roamed the aisles filled with diverse titles, his eyes gleaming with excitement. There was no better place for him in the world than amidst the pages of his manga.

Upon leaving the store, destiny had an unexpected encounter in store for him. A clumsy stumble caused Rishi to bump into someone, causing the manga of an unfamiliar girl to fall to the ground. Surprised and embarrassed, he hurried to help her, carefully picking up each volume.

When their eyes met, Rishi felt as if time had stood still. It was Shinie Tenshi, the popular girl from school, with long blonde hair and a gaze that oscillated between mystery and confidence. His heart raced as he realized that she, too, was an enthusiast of manga—a secret they both shared.

Tension filled the air as they locked eyes, the bustling street around them fading into the background. But before they could exchange a word, a blaring horn snapped them out of their trance. They turned simultaneously, only to be faced with a runaway truck hurtling towards them.

Time seemed to slow down as the danger approached, but a bright, blinding light erupted, engulfing them completely. Rishi and Shinie felt a sense of dizziness as they were transported to an unknown world.

When the light dissipated, they found themselves in a lush landscape, where green hills and majestic mountains stretched as far as the eye could see. A new realm unfolded before them, and both felt a mix of awe and confusion.

Before they could catch their breath, a small squirrel appeared before them, dressed in a robe that seemed disproportionately large for its body. The squirrel, in a shrill voice, explained that Rishi and Shinie had been reincarnated as heroes destined to confront the advance of the demon king's army—the world's only hope against this malevolent threat.

However, to the squirrel's surprise, Rishi and Shinie did not seem scared or discouraged by the situation. On the contrary, excitement and determination lit up their gazes. They shared a knowing look, their voices overlapping as they enthusiastically discussed what superpowers they would possess as protagonists.

"I'm sure I'm the protagonist!" exclaimed Rishi, raising his index finger with conviction. "I have years of experience in battle strategies thanks to the manga I've read!"

Shinie raised an eyebrow, offering a challenging smile. "I'm not so sure, weirdo. My intuition tells me I'm the true protagonist. I have keen instincts and I'm skilled in martial arts."

The squirrel, observing the heated debate with a perplexed expression, tried to intervene. "Uh, you both are important! Together, you have the power to face the demon king. You need to work as a team!"

However, the two continued to passionately argue about who would be the true protagonist, leaving the squirrel in a mixture of frustration and amusement. With these two characters so different yet equally determined, the fate of the new world seemed uncertain and full of surprises.

And thus, the first chapter of this thrilling journey came to an end, leaving readers curious about the fate of Rishi and Shinie in this unknown world, where the threat of the demon king awaited their confrontation as reincarnated heroes.