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THE OTAKU'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING MARVEL (Badly)

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SYNOPSIS: Kaito Tanaka died the way he lived—bingeing anime and making questionable life choices. Specifically, he choked on an instant noodle while watching The Seven Deadly Sins. But death isn't the end for this particular otaku. Reborn in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and granted a CYOA-style like power system, Kaito—now going by the name Meliodas—wakes up in New York City with a handful of abilities, and absolutely no idea what he's doing. 1. Tony Stark is missing in Afghanistan. Thanos hasn't collected a single stone. And Meliodas has just been given a second chance at life in a world he only knows through movies, comics, and forums. What follows is a chaotic journey of misunderstandings, accidental heroism, questionable decisions, and the slow realization that saving the world might require more than just anime logic. With a system that rewards him for everything from making friends to causing dramatic moments, Meliodas stumbles through the Marvel Universe leaving confusion, comedy, and the occasional solved crisis in his wake. The Ancient One is watching. The timelines are confuse, and somewhere, a purple potato is about to have his plans complicated by a kid who thinks he's the main character. (He's not wrong!) --- WARNINGS: · Contains otaku-level anime references · Misunderstandings are a plot device, not a character flaw · Power progression (MC starts weak, grows over time) · No harem (probably) · Yes comedy (definitely) · The MC is adorable and knows it. He uses this for chaos. --- READ AT YOUR OWN RISK: Side effects may include spontaneous laughter, the urge to rewatch the MCU, sudden cravings for instant noodles, and an irrational desire to acquire your own CYOA system. The author is not responsible for any attempts to choke on food for isekai purposes. Please eat responsibly. --- DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fan fiction. The author does not own Marvel, its characters, its universes, or any associated properties. Marvel, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all related characters, locations, and elements are the property of Marvel Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, and their respective owners. This story is a transformative work created for entertainment purposes only. No profit is being made from this publication. Any original characters, plotlines, and creative elements are the property of the author, while everything Marvel-related remains with its rightful copyright holders. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Except for the fictional ones. They're supposed to resemble the fictional ones. That's kind of the point.
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