It was supposed to be a normal Thursday.
I was twenty-one. An average college dropout, semi-professional gacha addict, and full-time disappointment to my mother. I had just rage-quit Waifu Wars: Eternal Sin after blowing all my pulls on a .001% banner, and then—
Boom.
Truck.
Light.
Oblivion.
And then… this.
"Welcome, Leo Walsh," said the translucent blue text floating in front of me. "You have died. Congratulations."
"...Huh?"
I blinked.
The space I stood in was pure white. Not heaven-white, not blinding-white. Just blank—like someone forgot to finish rendering the scene. Before me was a screen. Like an RPG menu. Hovering midair. Mocking me.
Cause of Death: Blunt Force Impact by Truck-kun
Special Qualification Detected: Virgin.
System Eligibility: [✓]
Soul Integrity: [✓]
Bonus Trait: Unreasonable Libido [✓]
Initializing System Transfer Protocol…
Before I could yell at the universe for violating my privacy and roasting me postmortem, a second screen popped up:
You have been selected for:
The Harem Lord System™
"Because if you're going to be reincarnated, at least do it like a goddamn anime protagonist."
"What the hell…" I muttered.
Then the voice spoke again. Female this time. Way too chipper. Way too smug.
"Congratulations, Leo! You've been chosen as the newest participant in the Multiverse Waifu Recovery Initiative! You'll be sent to a world of danger, devils, dragons, and ungodly amounts of plot—also known as: Highschool DxD!"
I stared.
"You mean… that anime where the protagonist gets stronger by touching boobs?"
"Exactly!" chirped the voice. "Except this time, you are the main character. With a system. And… ahem…"
Unique Skill Acquired:
[Harem Lord System]
Rank: S
Description: Allows the user to build emotional, romantic, and physical bonds with women to increase power. The stronger the affection, the stronger the bonus.
Special Perks:
– Affection Radar
– Lewd Dream Sync
– Charm Resistance Nullification
– Passive Aura: "Main Character Energy"
– Libido-to-Mana Conversion
I just stood there, frozen.
This was it.
This was every shut-in's dream.
The second chance. The anime harem system. The wish fulfillment garbage fantasy that I always secretly mocked but also kind of wanted.
My voice cracked. "Wait—am I gonna look the same?"
Randomized Physique Enhancement in progress…
Charm Stat: A+
Endowment: …Blessed.
Mana Affinity: ???
I didn't know whether to feel excited or objectified.
The light pulsed around me.
And then everything vanished.
I woke up staring at a ceiling.
Not my ceiling. Not the cracked plaster and hanging cobwebs of my mom's apartment. No, this was a legit dorm room. Wooden floor. Futon. Clean. Japanese-style. There was even a school uniform hanging by the door with a weird-looking red armband.
My head throbbed. My body felt different—taller, leaner, a little too perfect.
Then the voice came back, less smug, more formal.
"Welcome to Kuoh Town, Leo Walsh. You are currently residing in the outer ring of Kuoh Academy's student dormitories. Your official identity has been created. You are now a second-year transfer student."
I stumbled to the mirror.
Holy. Shit.
Sharp jawline. Clear skin. Tousled black hair with a streak of crimson through the bangs. Golden eyes. Like anime had personally chosen me and said, "Yeah, this one."
I smirked. It felt right on this face.
Then a ding.
New Objective:
Enter Kuoh Academy and make contact with any of the following targets:
– Rias Gremory
– Akeno Himejima
– Koneko Toujou
– Asia Argento
– Xenovia Quarta
– Irina Shidou
[Optional Bonus: Steal Issei's Spotlight +100 System Points]
My grin widened.
Oh, this was going to be evil.
I didn't even make it two steps out of the dorm before the effects kicked in.
People stared. Girls paused. I caught three blushing stares, one dropped lunchbox, and an audible "who is that?" before I even reached the gates.
Affection Ping Detected.
Name: Random Classmate A
Affection Level: 3%
Status: Mildly Intrigued. Wants to offer umbrella.
Aura Effect Active: Main Character Energy
+10% to ambient curiosity
+15% to passive attraction
+3% chance of spontaneous cliché encounter
Right on cue-
Thump!
A blur of silver hair crashed into me.
"O-oh! I'm s-so sorry!" came a small voice.
I looked down.
White-haired, petite girl in the school uniform. Cat ears twitching. Yellow eyes glaring even while she panicked slightly. She was gripping a bento box with both hands like it was sacred treasure.
Name: Koneko Toujou
Race: Nekomata (Devil)
Status: Low Hostility. Minor Curiosity. Affection: 0%
I helped her up.
"No worries," I said smoothly. "I tend to have that effect."
She blinked.
Then walked away without another word.
I heard a soft "…Hmph."
Passive Skill Unlocked: [First Contact - Target Acquired]
Bonus: +10 System Points
"Oh this is good," I muttered, grinning like a lunatic.
This world had devils. Angels. Dragons. Factions.
But more importantly, it had potential conquests.
And now?
So did I.
System Notification:
Current Affection Overview:
– Koneko: 2%
– Random Classmate A: 6%
– Milf Teacher in Faculty Office (Unseen): 4%
System Points: 10
New Quest Available:
[Operation Boobstallion] - Interfere in Issei Hyoudou's next pervy incident. Steal spotlight. Earn 50 SP.
Time Limit: 24 Hours
Reward: Title - "Plot Diverter"
I took one step onto Kuoh Academy's pristine campus, hands in my pockets, smirk on my face.
"I'm not here to be a hero," I whispered.
"I'm here to steal the harem."