Modern World - The Beginning
In a quiet classroom at Kiryuu High School, a 16-year-old boy, Takumi Hiroshi, sat at the back row, doodling manga panels in his notebook. An orphan with no family to care for, Takumi found solace in the world of manga, immersing himself in stories of adventure, romance, and heroes. Reality, however, was far less exciting—just another ordinary day at school.
But then, without warning, the air shimmered, and an intricate magic circle appeared beneath the classroom floor.
Before anyone could react, a brilliant light engulfed the room, and in a heartbeat, Takumi and his classmates vanished.
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Arrival in the New World
When Takumi opened his eyes, he found himself in an opulent throne room, surrounded by his bewildered classmates. They all stared in awe at the grandeur of their new surroundings—marble floors, golden chandeliers, and regal banners.
A deep voice echoed through the hall.
"Welcome, Heroes!"
Standing before them was a stately king, flanked by knights in gleaming armor. "You have been summoned to our world to aid us in restoring peace and vanquishing the forces of darkness. Each of you possesses a unique gift to help in this noble quest."
Takumi blinked in disbelief. Is this real? Did I… just get isekai'd?!
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Checking Their Status
One by one, the summoned students were asked to check their status windows, which displayed their levels, stats, and a starting skill. Excitement filled the room as students discovered their unique abilities:
Mikasa, the class president: [Level 10 | Skill: Fire Manipulation]
Yamato, the star athlete: [Level 12 | Skill: Lightning Blade]
Kaede, the quiet genius: [Level 9 | Skill: Alchemy]
Cheers and gasps erupted as their extraordinary potential became clear.
But soon, confusion set in. The royal advisor frowned.
"Wait… there are 31 people here. Only 30 heroes were summoned."
A murmur swept through the room. The king's eyes narrowed. "Step forward, the extra one!"
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Takumi's Status
Takumi nervously approached the status crystal. As it glowed, his information was revealed to everyone.
Name: Takumi Hiroshi
Level: 1
Strength: 5
Dexterity: 5
Intelligence: 5
Charisma: 5
Luck: 5
Skill 1: Purification (Visible to all)
Skill 2: ??? (Hidden)
The crowd erupted into laughter.
"A level 1 with all stats at 5?"
"Is this some kind of joke?!"
The royal advisor shook his head. "It seems this boy was summoned by mistake. He is no hero."
The king sighed. "Young man, we apologize for this error. You will not be joining the heroes' ranks. Here, take this." He handed Takumi a pouch containing 100 gold coins. "You are free to live as you wish in this world."
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Takumi's Hidden Skill
Rejected and unsure of what to do, Takumi wandered into the streets of the kingdom. As night fell, he sat under a tree, opening his status window to review his abilities after crossing random portal.
That's when he noticed something strange. His second skill appeared:
Skill 2: Manga Character Summoning
Effect: Summons high-level characters from manga Takumi has read.
Limit: Can summon one character per month.
Takumi's eyes widened. No way! I can summon manga characters?!
A New Goal
Determined to test his newfound power, Takumi clenched his fist. If I can summon powerful characters, I don't need anyone else. I'll forge my own path in this world!
Excitement coursed through him as a new dream formed in his mind.
"I'll live life on my own terms. I'll become an adventurer, summon my favorite characters, and…" he smirked, imagining the beautiful manga heroines he could bring to life. "...I'll build my own harem!"