Turns Out I’m Just a Supporting Character

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): This isn't some advanced tech; this chat group connects countless worlds across the multiverse. Check out the group's announcements and feature guides for more info.]

[Erina Nakiri (Level 1, Stage 2): …]

Seeing Arifureta's explanation, the four newcomers instinctively dove into the chat group's information section.

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 6): Let me introduce everyone! I recently met Myne in another universe. She's my… uh, adopted daughter—I mean, my little sister.]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 4, Stage 4): Ohhh~~~]

[Arche (Level 4, Stage 6): Ohhh~~~]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Ohhh~~~]

[Elaina (Level 4, Stage 5): Ohhh~~~]

[Yuuki Asuna (Level 4, Stage 4): Ohhh~~~]

...

The group quickly pieced it together—Eriri clearly saw Myne as her "daughter," which explained her kindness. Myne, meanwhile, was baffled reading this chat. "I thought she was my sister, but she sees me as her daughter?"

Myne decided not to argue. Eriri had corrected herself by saying "little sister" anyway.

Around the same time, Fubuki finished reviewing the group's features and made her introduction.

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): So that's it. I thought this was something from the Hero Association. Nice to meet everyone; I'm Blizzard of Hell, the leader of the 'Blizzard Group' and the top-ranked B-Class Hero.]

In the One Punch Man world, Fubuki was leading the Blizzard Group on a hero mission. When the chat group appeared, she'd first attempted to attack it with her psychic powers, but it was completely unaffected. That alone clued her into its unshakable nature, so she thoroughly examined all the features instead.

To test its claims, she spent her newly acquired 74 points to enhance her psychic powers, confirming a slight but noticeable improvement. Confident that this group could elevate her strength to surpass her sister, the S-Class "Tornado of Terror," she rejoined the chat.

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Ah, it's you! I thought it might be another Fubuki.]

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): Oh? You know me?]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Of course. Isn't your sister the 'Tornado of Terror'?]

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): That's right. Wait, are you from my world?]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Nope!]

[Rias Gremory (Level 2, Stage 9): B-Class Hero? So, Fubuki, are you a hero?]

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): Yes, I am! My 'Blizzard Group' is a faction within the Hero Association with B-Class heroes under my command.]

[Ruri Gokou (Level 4, Stage 2): Fufufu, leader of a hero faction! I am the fallen angel Kuroneko, the leader of the Fallen Saints. Submit to my command!]

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): Fallen angel???]

[Gabriel (Level 4, Stage 3): Don't mind her; she's a bit of a chuunibyou.]

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): Oh… okay.]

Realizing that Ruri Gokou was a strong Level 4, Fubuki had assumed her fallen angel claim was real. She was stunned to learn that a powerhouse of that caliber was actually a chuunibyou.

[Gabriel (Level 4, Stage 3): Indeed. Newcomers, welcome! I am the mighty Archangel Gabriel White Tenma.]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): I am Yue, also known as Aletia Galdea Vesperitio Avatarl of the former Vampire Royal Family. Just call me Arifureta.]

[Rias Gremory (Level 2, Stage 9): …ahem I am the Pure-Blood Devil, the next head of the noble Gremory House, Rias Gremory.]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 6): I am… Pfft… Never mind.]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 4, Stage 4): …]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 4, Stage 4): You're all having too much fun.]

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): Are you all chuunibyou?]

[Gabriel (Level 4, Stage 3): Hmmph, only Ruri is chuunibyou here!]

[Ruri Gokou (Level 4, Stage 2): Hey!]

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): …]

In the Shokugeki no Soma world, Erina Nakiri, a blonde chef with an extraordinary palette, had also finished reading the chat group info, and her mind raced.

[Erina Nakiri (Level 1, Stage 2): Angel? Demon? Vampire? Different worlds? Universe destruction? This… none of this is remotely scientific…]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 6): Oh? And yet, you think this chat group is scientific?]

[Erina Nakiri (Level 1, Stage 2): I mean, this is uncharted territory for sure, but it's at least more plausible than universe destruction or whatever.]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 6): What if I appeared next to you right now? smirk.jpg]

[Erina Nakiri (Level 1, Stage 2): Then show up! If you do, I'll believe you!]

Unfazed by Erina's skepticism, Eriri simply received Shokugeki no Soma's coordinates from Little Skirt and opened a portal.

"Hi, Erina. I'm here."

A shiver ran down Erina Nakiri's spine at the unfamiliar voice. She hesitated, glancing back at the chat. She'd misjudged the group—everything they said was true. Turning slowly, she met Eriri's gaze, and her mind froze at the surreal beauty before her.

Beside her, Hisako Arato, her loyal assistant, had also turned and gaped. Eriri's beauty was on a level that transcended reality, and both of them were briefly entranced.

"Erina, glad to meet you," Eriri said, moving closer, her smile gentle.

Erina forced down a gulp, trying to manage a polite response, "Uh, y-yeah. Nice to meet you too…"

She was utterly flustered. Eriri could probably destroy the universe on a whim, so being polite felt like the safest choice.

Seeing Erina's unease, Eriri chuckled softly. "No need to worry. We're good friends now that you're in the chat group, okay?"

Erina felt her tension melting and responded with a shy smile, "Thank you for clearing that up…"

Hisako, who had been silently observing, finally spoke up. "Miss Erina, is this lady someone you know?"

"Yes, Hisako. This is my… friend, Eriri," Erina replied.

"Understood, Miss Erina," Hisako replied.

...

[Erina Nakiri (Level 1, Stage 2): Okay, I admit it—I was wrong.]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): So, Eriri's actually there with you right now?]

[Erina Nakiri (Level 1, Stage 2): Yes, she's here.]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Lucky you! I wish I could visit your world, Erina. I've heard so much about the legendary food there!]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 6): Then come on over, Arifureta! Erina was just about to make me something delicious.]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Sounds like an invitation! Kanae, want to come too?]

[Kanae Kocho (Level 4, Stage 6): No thanks; I have school today.]

Unlike Arifureta, Kanae genuinely enjoyed school and never skipped classes. Having missed out on a formal education while battling demons in her own world, she was now dedicated to attending classes every day.

[Ruri Gokou (Level 4, Stage 2): Wait, shouldn't you all be uploading the newcomers' memory scenes by now?]

[Arche (Level 4, Stage 6): Ready to binge! +1]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Oh, right! Do you four want to see scenes of your original future? @Myne, @Mine, @Fubuki, @Erina Nakiri]

[Erina Nakiri (Level 1, Stage 2): My future?]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Yep! I've watched shows featuring all of you, so I know parts of your futures.]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): And no need to worry. Even though you're depicted in anime, that doesn't mean you're fictional characters.]

[Myne (Level 2, Stage 9): I already know this! Eriri explained it to me.]

[Myne (Level 2, Stage 9): Due to some phenomenon, events in one universe may appear as 'inspiration' to someone in another, leading them to recreate that history in a novel or anime.]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 6): Exactly.]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 6): Besides, once you join the chat group, your future can change, so don't take the original story too seriously.]

[Erina Nakiri (Level 1, Stage 2): Understood. Then please go ahead and upload my original story. Thank you!]

[Myne (Level 2, Stage 9): I'd like to see mine too. I'm curious about my original future.]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): Sure thing!]

[Ding! Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader) has uploaded the memory scenes "Food Wars Season 1/Season 2/Season 3/Season 4/Season 5."]

[Ding! Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader) has uploaded the memory scenes "Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 1/Season 2."]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 4, Stage 4): Wow, Food Wars has five seasons? Impressive.]

[Ruri Gokou (Level 4, Stage 2): Fufu, nice—this is exactly what I was waiting for.]

[Arche (Level 4, Stage 6): Off to watch!]

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): So that's how you knew me… I see.]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): So, want your memory scenes uploaded? Though I have to warn you, you're more of a supporting character…]

Arifureta's comment left Fubuki speechless. She'd assumed her story would feature her rising to surpass her sister and becoming a top hero. To discover she was merely a side character?

[Fubuki (Level 2, Stage 5): Wait, what? I'm not the protagonist? Then who is? My sister?]

[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8/Group Leader): I'll let you see for yourself—you're in for a surprise.]

[Ding! Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 8) has uploaded the memory scenes "One Punch Man Season 1/Season 2."]