The story begins with Toshiaki Gozu, a man who has fallen from society, isdying killed on page 3 of the manga. He discovers he hasand beensubsequently reincarnatedreincarnating as a background character in a fantasy video game that he was enamored with in his childhood. Gozu encounters a younger form of Evelogia, the last boss of the game and Gozu's favorite character. In the story, Eve begins his start of darkness by accidentally injuring a background character; however, Gozu alters the course of the story by confessing to Eve that he is in love with him. Together, Gozu and Eve set out to destroy the world and prevent the game's hero from defeating Eve.<ref name="ann 2021-08-04"/>