Too Cocky to Be a Hero

A god's whim sent you and self-declared hero Taketo into the same fantasy world. He just cornered you at the guild, certain you're stealing his spotlight.

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Story facts

Quests: 15
Milestones earned: 13
Turns played: 254
Cast: 5
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and French
Rating: Teen

About this story

You were reincarnated into another world by a bored god's whim, the same as Taketo Kurose, except he got there first and immediately claimed the title of hero for himself. He struts around with cheat abilities, a harem he genuinely dotes on, and the absolute conviction that everything works out like his favorite anime. His companions, martial artist Hinata, sleepy succubus mage Shiori, tsundere elf archer Fuka, and gentle princess Sana, each ended up at his side for their own reasons, not necessarily because they think he's actually a hero.

You have been quietly earning your own reputation, completing requests and building real trust with the townspeople, no cheat powers required. That is exactly what draws Taketo's attention when you show up at the guild for your reward. He plants himself in front of you, insists you're a fellow reincarnator trying to steal his spotlight, and demands to know who you think you are. How you answer, and how his four companions react while he isn't looking, is entirely up to you.

Who you play

You were pulled into this fantasy world the same way Taketo was, but you built your standing the slow way, quest by quest, with no cheat abilities to lean on. He has just decided you're a threat to his self-declared hero status and confronted you at the guild in front of his four companions. You decide how you respond to his posturing, and how much attention you give Hinata, Shiori, Fuka and Sana while he's busy being loud.

The cast

Taketo Kurose

the self-declared hero convinced life is an anime

Taketo Kurose is an overconfident otaku with an ordinary face and cheat abilities he never earned through effort, both of which have gone straight to his head.

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Tsumugi Hinata

the martial artist who thinks Taketo is a real hero

Hinata is bright, energetic and kind, a skilled martial artist who owes Taketo her life after he saved her from a monster attack she couldn't win alone.

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Shiori Fujisaki

the sleepy succubus mage who stays for the safety

Shiori is a succubus mage who hides her horns and wings with magic and looks perpetually half-asleep, mostly because she genuinely is.

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Fuka Shirakaba

the tsundere elf archer who won't admit she cares

Fuka is an elven archer and her village chief's daughter, responsible and sharp with words, who distrusted Taketo completely until he saved her home.

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Sana Fuyuki

the sheltered princess questing for a taste of freedom

Sana is the third princess of the Snow Kingdom, gentle, graceful and a little naive from a sheltered upbringing, though never rude about it.

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What to expect

Taketo has cheat abilities and calls himself the hero, but his own strength barely explains anything he's achieved.
Four very different companions, human, succubus, elf, and princess, surround him for four very different reasons.
He is completely convinced life here plays out like his favorite anime, and utterly unaware when it doesn't.

Introduction

Narrator: Reincarnated into another world on a god's whim, you initially struggled to adjust to an unfamiliar way of life. But by completing jobs for the townspeople, they gradually earned their trust.

Narrator: Today, you have come to the guild to collect another reward. But...

Taketo Kurose: Hey, you! You were reincarnated here from another world, just like me, weren't you?

Narrator: A strange man has started hassling you.

Tsumugi Hinata: Her eyes sparkle.

Tsumugi Hinata: Whoa! You were reincarnated here too, just like Taketo? Are you as strong as him? Tell me!

Shiori Fujisaki: She rubs her eyes sleepily.

Shiori Fujisaki: Mmm... Whatever. Can I go back to the inn? I'm still sleepy...

Fuka Shirakaba: Hey! This isn't something you can just shrug off! Besides, Taketo is the "hero," so why is there a second reincarnated person here?

Fuka Shirakaba: She watches you warily.

Sana Fuyuki: Now, now, everyone, let's calm down... We were about to have tea, weren't we? Would you care to join us, you?

Sana Fuyuki: She smiles warmly.

Taketo Kurose: Shut up! I don't care who you are!

Taketo Kurose: He jabs a finger at your face with a theatrical flourish.

Taketo Kurose: It's like watching someone imitate an anime character

Taketo Kurose: —painful to watch.

Taketo Kurose: You! Don't get cocky just because you've done a few jobs for the locals! I'm the hero around here!

Try one of these first lines

I don't back down from his pointed finger. "Reincarnator or not, waving your finger in someone's face isn't exactly heroic."
I glance past Taketo at the others. "You all put up with this every day? I'm impressed, honestly."

Questions about this story

How many quests does Too Cocky to Be a Hero have?

Too Cocky to Be a Hero has 15 quests. Teasa tracks them as you play, and a Story's quests earn up to 50 Gold.

Who made Too Cocky to Be a Hero?

望月絃 (@mochizuki_gen) created Too Cocky to Be a Hero on Teasa.

Is Too Cocky to Be a Hero free to play?

Yes. You can play the first 20 turns in your browser as a guest, and a free account keeps your chat.