A Background Character’s Path to Power Novel

A man awakens in an unknown world with no memories, armed only with knowledge of fictional tropes and narrative clichés from countless novels he's read. Initially believing himself trapped in a romantic comedy, he encounters classic scenarios like rescuing girls in the rain and accidentally falling into heroines. He deliberately avoids these situations, refusing to become entangled in scripted romance plots. However, he soon realizes this world is far more complex than a simple slice-of-life setting. Beneath the academy facade lie awakening powers, concealed threats, and a demanding magical entrance examination. Each narrative event he circumvents or exploits becomes a chance to gain strength, earning him titles and abilities: Background Character, Firm Mind, Background Character's Aura, and Anti-Narrative Influence. Labeled a background character by the system itself, he chooses to forge his own route to power rather than follow any predetermined story. While protagonists perform their assigned roles, he transforms fate's challenges into opportunities for personal advancement.