49Yeah, I don't know where I'm going with this. This is just something I came up upon reading stories involving "mob" characters. Speaking of, I recommend you guys to read "The World of Otome Games is Tough For Mobs" light novel or just simply read it online. Someone in the internet (which is 2Slow2Late MTL, I recommend them) translated the light novel and also have illustration to go with it. So, give it a read!
And yes, that light novel is my inspiration in making this.
Hope you like it!
Prelude:
"The Mob of DxD"
So-so, hear this out. This might sound crazy (or it already is), but I died. No, not because of Truck-kun [1] to all the isekai enthusiasts out there and no, I didn't get transported into another world where you can get a big-boobed elf onee-chan and a more-than-thousand-year-old loli Demon Lord. Yeah, I know what you're thinking! Anyways, apparently I died of a sudden heart attack and no, unlike Kazuma [2], my heart attack came naturally and not by some incoming tractor which moves at the speed of snail (smh). I don't know if I should be glad and happy or just be upset and depressed about dying at a young age. Man, I have mixed feeling about it. But, how could I monologue like this? How could I still think as if I wasn't dead?
Well, I died.
That's a fact.
However, I met something who reincarnated me into another world...
Emphasize "reincarnated"!
Yes, you heard that right!
Reincarnated!
Oh, man! Do you know how AWESOME that sounds and feel!? It's like standing on top of Eiffel Tower just after you see it on a picture and dreamed of being there! It's exactly what isekai enthusiasts or most anime fans would kill or die (lol) to get! Though, unfortunately like I said, I didn't get reincarnated into another world. Damn, and here I was thinking of taking a selfie with a loli Demon Lord or an elegant princess so all my otaku friends can get jealous of me. Too bad, I guess.
But well, the world I was reincarnated to is a really awesome place. To all harem fans out there, I'm telling you this right now...I'm in the world of Highschool DxD. Hm? What's that? "Did I heard that right", you asked? Well, son. You damn right you do!
I'M.
IN.
THE.
MOTHER.
FU-
Okay, maybe I shouldn't say that. This might be a K rated fanfic or an E for Everyone of any age entertainment product, I should refrain myself from saying curse words. Anyway, yes. I'M IN THE WORLD OF HIGHSCHOOL DXD! I mean like, whaaaaaaaaaat!? How could that be possible? Me getting reincarnated into Highschool DxD world? To be who, Hyoudou Issei?
Well, actually, I'm just my own person.
And it's all thanks to some weird God whom I met after I died! He gave me a second chance!
He told me that I was one of a very few people (of about three, too few I guess) whom were chosen to become something called "Plot Guardian" in the world of Highschool DxD. The God, whom called itself as Void, told me that I was the last of the chosen spectator and that I was bit of a special case. Since the first two was granted with too much of blessings like good looks, wealthy family and great power, I was...given average looks, average family but "power beyond comprehension"? I think that's what he said but oh well, I'm pretty much okay with it.
Giving me a second chance was enough and to even place me in average standards was tad bit too much. You see, back from when I was–well–me, I don't have good looks, my parents were divorced and ended up with me being in the orphanage until I was adopted by more worse parents, which happens to be drug addicts and attempted to sell my internal organs for money, and while I was able to escape them and reported the Police via the good ol' Nokia (I wasn't able to afford a better phone), I was sent back to the orphanage in which I met a new kid who introduce me a world I never thought existed; the OtakuVerse.
From that point on, I watched animes, read mangas, light novels and even published some doujins of my own. No, it's not 18+ Rated ones, it's a fluff-romance story between a pair that buttholes of anime elitists in the internet ridiculed. God, gotta hate those freakin' weeaboos.
Anyway, where was I?
Oh, yeah!
So, once I was informed of that, Void explained what my objective is as a Plot Guardian. I am to observe the story of Highschool DxD and ensure its path goes correctly as it can be. I still remember it clearly in my mind, I won't forget it. It was one of the most memorable events in my life...even though I was dead at the time.
"I just have to do that...?"
"That is correct."
"But what if I-"
"And don't worry. If you fail, I only have one thing to say to you."
"That would be?"
I remember the shining smile appearing on its face shrouded in darkness, "Have fun."
Just like that, I was reincarnated into this world. Although he told me everything I need to know, what he didn't told me is the fact that I would have to spend another 15 years growing up into a teenager! I mean, I know I should've guessed it when I have "average" family but I thought I was going to be a teenager right off the bat. But the experience and the joy of growing up again feels very nostalgic. Though there are unpleasant parts (like having to suck your own mother's breasts), it was quite a bumpy and I guess an appreciate-able ride.
And so, after devoting most of my time in junior high school studying to get a letter of invitation in Kuoh Academy, I was able to get in just by a fluke. I mean, come on. Would you take studies seriously? Although it was hell of a session, it was quite worth it. I get to witness the story of Highschool DxD in person! Live! Any fans would pay their life (lol) to be in this position! What's more is the fact that my appearance is that of an anime character! So, if I were to evaluate myself, I'm attractive to the eyes of real people (maybe)! Hoowee!
I'm so damn lucky!
Anyway, this is the start of my new life. The life of which I came to easily accept and appreciate cause' I'm given the chance to live a better life, the life only others dreamed of, the life where people like me would come to love, a life where I'm not the main character...
That's right!
I'm a mob!
Someone who only appears as a background in scenes–barely noticeable, if I might say–someone with average build, average looks, average intelligence, average everything! In animes, mangas and light novels, I'm just someone who's there just because I have to! I exist just to exist (if that makes sense)! I'm that "high school boy you see everywhere"! Though, some mobs can appear as a main character telling their stories and whatnot, I'm none of those! I'm just a normal person now named Kobayashi Tadano!
A perfect role for me!
Though, a problem occurred.
When I attended Kuoh Academy on my first day, I was at the opening ceremony when I met a certain someone whom I shouldn't have; who could it be? Was it Rias Gremory? Himejima Akeno? Toujo Koneko? Vali Lucifer? (I know, kind of early) Rosweisse? (I know, she appeared in season 3) Namikaze Minato [3]? (Okay, I'm getting a bit off track here)
Actually, it was the protagonist of Highschool DxD.
His name is Hyoudou Issei. His dream is to become a Harem King, a perfect dream for a pervert. One day, he'll be one of the Perverted Trio, known for spying on girls and their incomprehensible perverseness. He has a boob fetish, he won't do when girls just skip the juicy part of undressing and get on with it–he needs boobs. And soon after that, he'll be resurrected into a Demon by Rias Gremory and then the story goes on! Oh, yeaaaaaahhhh!
But, the problem doesn't lies there.
Because whom I met wasn't actually Hyoudou Issei...
First thing first, he's a she. Yes, she's a girl. Her name is Hyoudou...Seika. Hyoudou Seika...it's a female Issei! Can you believe it!? Our boi, our Hyoudou Issei has been turned to a girly girl who doesn't have fetishes for boobs or dream of being a Harem King! I'm one step away from clapping someone's a-I mean, butt for gender-bending Issei! What the hell is this farce!? What is with this development!? What happened to mah boi!?
When I first laid my eyes on her, she had the same brown hair as Issei, got his yellow eyes but more feminine face and...quite a voluptuous body. She wore the standard Kuoh Academy for girls, she had a gentle smile on her face. And that's when I finally realizes it. T-This is...she's the exact opposite of Hyoudou Issei! This is not female Issei, this was the opposite version of Issei!
NOOOOOO!
Everything has already ruined before it even begins! Pink Guy, Papa Franku [4]! Please, save me from this hellhole! Give me more Chromosomes [5]! Void-sama, everything is already destroyed before it begins–this is not fair! What should I do!?
After a long session of thinking, I decided on doing something. I had to speak with her. I know I'm stepping in a boundary any mobs shouldn't and interact with someone that may be of an importance for the story, but I have to! This is for the sake of the world of Highschool DxD! If I can't reassure something, I might have trouble facing that something when it becomes a problem. Void did warned me that I may be needed to take action in case something doesn't go right.
When the ceremony ended, the first-year students were given a tour around Kuoh Academy. Honestly, while I do know where some places in here are, I don't know the complete ins and outs of this school. To say it was large is an understatement. The layout of Kuoh Academy was ridiculous, I ended up taking pictures because I was too amazed. I mean, this is Kuoh Academy! A fictional school that wasn't supposed to exist! Hell, even Kuoh City is fictional so I took too many pictures around it!
After the tour around the campus, we were finally lead to our classes. I was assigned to class 1-C, an average class if I were to put it. I got reacquainted with some people in my class and unfortunately, Issei or his soon-to-be perverted buddies aren't here. I thought I would get to talk to Matsuda or Motohama so I could get news regarding Issei in the future. But I guess, I just have to monitor them at a considerable distance.
The subject teachers came in one by one, period after period and introduce themselves. Soon, break period came and it was time. I headed towards the class where Seika was in when she came out of her classroom (which is 1-C). This was a perfect chance as I don't have to risk myself asking for her in the class which could cause some rumors to appear. God, gotta hate rumors and its stinking effects.
"Hey, there!" I greeted like a go-luck happy guy who's usually die for comedic relief. "Name's Kobayashi Tadano, nice to meet you."
"A-Ah..." She looks me in the eye before averting it away, rolling side to side avoiding any eye contact whilst fidgeting her fingers like a goddamn shy girl. "N-Nice to meet you too, Kobayashi-kun. My name is Hyoudou Seika."
Ugh...
T-The kawaii levels are off the charts...!
This is simply...
Unforgivable!
Unacceptable!
Intolerable!
Pretty nice actually...
I-I mean, unacceptable!
Unforgivable! (Okay, why do I have to say the same thing twice?)
Goddamnit, the name was almost similar to Issei! Even for a moment, I wished that "Seika" was replaced with "Issei" along with this...this stunni-treacherous appearance! Gah! I'm really fuming mad right now and I'm having difficulties trying to restrain that emotion from appearing on my stupid average face!
"Hyoudou-san," I started and breathe in to calm myself, "I'm sorry for suddenly approach you but I have some to ask; do you know a person named Hyoudou Issei?" I asked rather bluntly.
I know this is a bad idea, but it has to be done! For the sake of mah boi, Issei the Oppai Dragon, I will do anything to make his dream of becoming a Harem King true!
"Oh, Issei?" My heart immediately burst out in blazing happiness when she let out a tone and an expression of familiarity, "Of course, he's my cousin. He's also attending this school the same year as us."
Okay, okay! This is good news! Hyoudou Issei is here and Hyoudou-san here is actually his cousin! This explains why she's the exact opposite of him! And Issei being here makes me calm, calmer than even the purest and the gentlest of rivers. Speaking of, where was he? I didn't see him in the opening ceremony. Oh, maybe because my sight first landed on her, I didn't bother to notice anyone else. Curse me and my jumping-to-conclusion-monologues.
"Do you perhaps know him?" She asked, very formal unlike Issei.
"Kind of, but well...it's a long story." I sweat-dropped, remembering the whole anime. "Well, that's all! Thanks for answering my question." I grinned and gave her a small wave, "See you around, Hyoudou-san!"
"A-Ah, yes. It's no problem." She said and gently waved back. "See you too, Kobayashi-kun."
I walked away, feeling really relieved at hearing her answer. I thought I was in a Highschool DxD world in which Issei is a girl! Thank god that didn't happen. But that begs the question, who actually is Seika? Unfortunately, I have never read the light novel of Highschool DxD but I'm pretty sure she doesn't supposedly exist (since light novel's story progressed much further, I mean, come on). Four seasons passed and yet no Seika on sight, this is something I should really worry about. Who actually is she? Why is she here? What's the reason of her being here? Does she have a big role?
Surely, her presence won't...change the flow of the original story of Highschool DxD, right?
As far as I concern, changing the storyline of Highschool DxD may lead to events or arcs that I may not recognize. Although that sounds quite awesome and alluring in some way, I won't know how to counteract some bad things if it comes to it. I mean, whether I like it or not–one day, I will have to take action in the background and make things as it is. It is my job as a Plot Guardian to ensure things goes right as I was asked by the Void. And I intend to do it.
Well, this is going to be tiring AND fun.
I hope nothing goes wrong...
Prelude End:
"The Mob of DxD"
References:
[1] Truck-kun is famed as a meme for Isekai fans. Truck-kun is often known as the cause of a protagonist's death to which he got reincarnated thanks to it, ironically.
[2] Satou Kazuma, the protagonist of KonoSuba (which, if you haven't watch, shame on you). Instead of Truck-kun killing him, it was a heart attack. And the cause of his heart attack was a misunderstanding. He thought it was a truck that's going to ram a girl and tried to save her...only to face a hilarious death. It was tractor, a slow one and the driver greeted the girl he tried to save meaning the driver WASN'T going to ram her. Honestly, this is one of the most memorable things I've seen in anime.
[3] Namikaze Minato, Naruto's father. The Fourth Hokage who, along with his wife, sacrificed themselves to save the Konoha Village and sealed the Kyuubi (Nine-tailed Demon Fox) into their son.
[4] Pink Guy and Papa Franku are characters from FilthyFrank Show. They are one of the few people which brightened up YouTube with their good content but sadly, the channel stopped making videos due to some problems. To this day, their era was known as the "Golden Age" of YouTube now that YouTube is strict with their demonetization and whatnot.
[5] Chromosomes are power system in FilthyFrank Universe. Don't know about them much, but it was more of a joke.
So, one might say; "OCs are trash. They're like self-insert or something."
Bu I disagree.
Some OCs are not trashes. Yes, I agree with the self-insert kind of OCs since it kinda is everywhere. But what makes an OC not trash?
It's pretty simple actually.
Something different. Most OCs tend to be some goody two shoes with no differentiating quality than any harem protagonists, Gary Stu/Mary Sue kind of character and edgy, cool badass just-for-the-sake-of-it type of character. You can fix such OCs by avoiding the Gary Stu/Mary Sue qualities, which is seen as "perfect". Try to at least make them relatable, have them bear some insecurities or some bad past or something to make it not perfect and more interesting.
Although, my OC, Kobayashi Tadano is anything but perfect, I just had him be a mob. It is a very interesting concept, if I were to say. Instead of being the center attention of the cast, he hides behind the cast in the background. He's not the actual protagonist among the cast of Highschool DxD, Issei is. As such, he'll try his best to be minor in the story with his mob mentality before something major happens that'll change his mindset.
With that being said, what do you guys think?
Is it different than any OC stories? Is it good or bad?
Do let me know your thoughts, feedbacks are always appreciated! The same goes with criticisms and whatnot. And well, along the way, I kinda expected flames because this is an OC story. Most people tend to hate OC stories and I don't blame them! I used to hate them myself before finding the charm in it that make me like it.
Alright!
Thanks for reading and see you in the next chapter (probably)!
Ma-ta-ne~!
