Sound of keyboard clicking could be heard as an eighteen-year-old man sat down on a gaming chair, in front of him was a computer with four screens connected to it. The screens were filled with what looked to be several spreadsheets and various programs.
Behind his back the sound of raindrops pattering against glass could be heard.
Right now, he was engaged in a hot fight in an occult forum.
"What did he mean that UMA is stronger than a ghost urban legend?!"
In a forum where many posts related to paranormal phenomena were being exchanged, there was an article with the title 'UMA vs Youkai, which one won?' caught his eye. And since that was his favorite forum, he had no choice but to respond.
"Of course Youkai would win. There is a Kappa that can rip a human spine, a Rokurokubi with a neck extending up to the sky... and so many more."
"And yet you claim UMA would lose? Don't make me laugh," someone named UMA-san quickly responded in rebuttal.
"Mothman for example, its wings are poisonous if you try to touch them or eat them you'd die on spot, and they have eyes on both sides of their body that can glow."
"But it will lose against Nurarihyon as you can't even hit him! UMA won't be able to feel his presence, and he will stab you in the back."
"You talk about back attacks? Try Chupacabra who always attacks prey from behind by piercing its heart. It's also extremely agile and will drain your blood in a flash."
At that moment the eighteen-year-old paused for a moment and smiled victoriously.
"Hahaha, that's just misinformation. Tell me, have you proven that UMA existed yet? It's called UMA with a capital U because it's unidentified! At least Youkai has been proven to exist by folklore."
"Wha- That's low coming from you!"
The fight was over, his opponent had nothing else to add, and therefore he emerged victorious once again. Today wasn't very hot, however, he still took off his black shirt to wipe the sweat from the typing battle. After all, today he managed to defeat three people and reached peak mental exhaustion.
"I think I'm going to take a rest from occult thread now."
After winning the thread, he decided to move to another board, a manga thread. Here, he could rest and talk about his recent favorite manga and anime.
Scrolling through the posts, the man eventually found a post that interested him.
What would you do if you got reincarnated into a manga?
It seemed like some stupid what-if scenario. If one could choose what story they wanted to get into, then they could easily abuse their knowledge about that world to achieve whatever goal they want.
However, he decided to throw away such a boring and rational answer out of his mind. He was only interested in one thing.
"Of course I would go into Dandadan and find all the occult phenomena that happen in the world. Preferably, I'd like to have Nurarihyon's power to sneak around unnoticed. Maybe joining the paranormal battle that I find interesting is also fun."
Yes, instead of seeking an easy life, this boy chose adventure. Rather than focusing on trying to gain a position that lets him live carelessly, he preferred to wander around. Although it might be hard and filled with suffering, it wouldn't be dull.
Not only that, he also loved the characters in Dandadan. It's not limited to the main, but also the side characters too.
"Jiji is an overpowered but wasted character because he can't control Evil Eye. If he get a different Youkai that he can control, then he will be invincible."
After writing down a few posts in the manga board, he checked the time, it was getting quite late now. He decided it was time for him to go to sleep soon. He changed his clothes and walked into the bedroom while turning off the light. Finally, he threw himself onto the bed.
However...
As he laid on the bed and closed his eyes, he suddenly felt chill throughout his body. Suddenly there was no comfort, everything felt so wrong as if he shouldn't be sleeping here.
The boy panicked and opened his eyes in horror. The scene before him made him realize the mistake he had made.
A shadow crept from the ceiling, with only its red eyes and creepy grin visible within darkness. Before his eyes, it descended towards him in the darkness.
"Then show us how you do it. I shall give it to you, the Youkai Lord's power."
"Aah- Aaaah!"
In a flash, he let out a scream and covered himself with a blanket, and as time passed, he finally lost consciousness.
The next day the man woke up in a cold sweat.
"What the hell?"
He sat up and breathed heavily with wide eyes. His breathing turned heavy as his mind remembered what had just happened last night.
A shadow descended and then it grinned creepily at him. And then…
"Oh no... Fuck, fuck..."
It's over for him. What was going to happen when he left his apartment? Would he get crushed by a car or murdered by someone? Just imagining it sends shivers down his spine.
As an occult believer, he knew exactly what kind of meaning that dream held.
However, what happened to him was more crazy than he could ever think of. He looked at the mirror beside him. His reflection wasn't the same as yesterday.
He used to have an average face, skinny body, and hair that fell over his forehead. But now, those aspects of him have disappeared.
Now, there was a face with sharp eyes staring back at him. His body had grown broader with muscle definition present.
Even the length of his hair changed; instead of just reaching the front, it spread evenly around the sides as well. The color also changed from black to a strange dark shade of auburn.
"No..." His voice changed as well. Instead of a low and calm one, his new voice was deeper, sharper, and cooler sounding.
Staring back at him in the mirror was Jiji's handsome appearance.
[Ding! Congratulations for entering this world! We will now send your gift]
"Huh...?"
A screen suddenly popped out of nowhere with a sound effect and words on it.
[You have received Nurarihyon's Power!]
[Name: Jin Enjoji (Jiji)
Spiritual Power: A (Exceptional Human)
Physical Strength: C (Athletic Human)
Charm: A+ (No one can resist you)
Assimilation Progress: 1/100
Ability: Spirit Vision, Spiritual Sense Lv 1, Kyouka Suigetsu Lv 1]
[Defeat or witness occult mysteries to increase your Assimilation Progress! Get stronger and use your new power to beat everyone up!]
"No fucking way..."
'I'm in Dandadan. As Jiji.'
He had been spirited away.