"Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" is a story published by Earth Star Novel that depicts the life of a hunter reincarnated in another world, and was originally posted on "Let's Become a Novelist." It has been viewed approximately 300 million times in total, and the series has sold over 800,000 copies in total, including the comic adaptation, and is finally being adapted into an anime starting in October 2019. In this article, we'll be introducing the fun and appeal of "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?", affectionately known as "Noukin" and "Average," as well as the appeal of the series.
Reincarnated in another world and aiming to be a "normal girl"!
Affectionately known as "Noukin" and "Average," "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" tells the story of a high school girl who was an honor student but is reincarnated in another world and lives as a hunter. While the protagonist Mile, who uses her cheat-like abilities after reincarnation, shares some similarities with other reincarnation stories, she strives to be a "normal girl." We'll explain why she's so obsessed with being "normal" and the events that led to her being bestowed with her cheat-like abilities.
Granted Superhuman Abilities by Her Creator
High school girl Kairi Kurihara dies in a traffic accident while protecting a young girl. The creator of the other world then explains that she can freely set her stats after reincarnation, but Kairi asks for "average." However, the stats she receives are superhuman abilities and authority levels. The creator assigns her the average values not only for humans but also for all races, including the Koryu. It's unclear whether this was a misunderstanding on the part of her creator, but it only strengthens her desire for "normality."
The Reason for Desiring a "Normal Girl"
Kurihara Kairi is reincarnated as a 12-year-old girl named Adele von Ascham. Her obsession with "normality" stems largely from the way she was treated in the real world. While hailed as an honor student and a genius, she's actually just more dexterous than most. Furthermore, she was seen as unattainable by those around her at school, which is why she had no friends. Therefore, after her reincarnation, she not only strives to live as her new self, but also strives to be a "normal girl."
She tries to act "normal," but...
After being reincarnated as Adele, she strives to be "normal" at all costs. However, thanks to the cheat ability bestowed upon her by her creator, she becomes the center of attention at school. Furthermore, due to her knowledge of her previous life, Adele possesses an extraordinary amount of knowledge for a 12-year-old girl, which often leads to trouble. It's also fascinating to watch the men who try to approach her fall away because she can persuade them with sound reasoning.
Volume 1 of the original manga serves as the story's prologue
As of July 2019, 11 volumes of the original novel "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" have been published. With the TV anime set to begin airing in October 2019, many fans are curious to see how much of the story will be adapted. For those encountering "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" for the first time, we'll introduce the contents of Volume 1, which serves as the prologue to the story. Be sure to check it out, as it serves as the entire prologue.
Reincarnated in Another World After an Accident
At the age of 18, high school student Kairi Kurihara died in an accident while protecting a young girl. Afterward, her creator offered her reincarnation into another world, and Kairi readily accepted, believing she could become a "normal girl." Kairi was born as Adele von Ascham, the eldest daughter of Viscount Ascham. Although she had no memory for the first 10 years of her life, a severe headache caused her to recall all of her memories from her previous life. However, by that time, the Viscount's family had been taken over by his second wife and stepdaughter, Prissy.
Treaten as a nuisance and banished to school
Although Adele was treated harshly by his second wife and stepdaughter, Prissy, she harbored no hatred or resentment toward them. Instead, something happened that made her see things in a positive light: her enrollment at Eckland Academy. She was overjoyed at the prospect of being able to live as a "normal girl" at school, and despite the risk of being killed if she revealed her family situation, she was nothing but excited. Because she hadn't had a normal school life before her reincarnation, her expectations only grew.
Adele Yearns for a "Normal" School Life
When she was living as Kurihara Kairi, her family hailed her as a "genius" and she was treated as a high-achieving girl at school. In reality, Kairi was simply more dexterous than others, and her true desire was to spend time with friends. After her reincarnation, Adele was chased away by her wives, but she was eager to enroll and make friends. While she pursued a "normal" school life, the superhuman abilities she gained through reincarnation caused trouble and trouble.
Meeting the "Red Vow" Fellows at Hunter Training School
At Ekland Academy, she found herself forced to leave. Although she missed the people she had met and regretted her sudden departure, she remained positive and determined to make it in her new life. After leaving her home country and moving to a provincial city, Adele registered as a hunter. However, due to a misunderstanding, she ended up attending Hunter Training School, where she had a fateful encounter with her fellow members of the "Red Vow."
Activating as C-Rank Hunters
During the Hunter Training School graduation exam, Mile and her friends quickly gained attention after defeating skilled hunters on the verge of A-Rank. At the same time, Mile was scouted by the "Mithril Roar" that she had been tasked with battling, and their presence was so well-respected that other parties also took notice. However, Mile declined the offer and declared that she would continue to work as a "Red Vow." The four of them then began their activities as a C-Rank party.
The Unique Members of "Red Vow"
After her true identity was revealed, Adele plotted her escape, but also considered living a self-sufficient life as a hunter. She decided to start a new life as a novice hunter named Mile and attend Hunter Training School, where she met the members of "Red Vow." All members of "Red Vow" are major characters in "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?" Here's a brief introduction to their characters.
Mile, Gifted with Superhuman Abilities
Mile, the protagonist of the story, is endowed with superhuman abilities due to a misunderstanding by her creator. Before her reincarnation, she sought "average" stats, but instead took the average of all races in the other world, resulting in cheat abilities for a human. She thought it would be fine if she hid them, but her naivety and dexterity make her attract attention. Those around her treat her kindly and with kindness, but at the same time, they tend to get into trouble.
Lena, the Leader in Place
Lena is a 15-year-old magician with red hair and the same height as Mile, nicknamed "Red Lena." She often proposes party meetings and guidelines on behalf of Maevis, and often acts as the de facto leader. She issues orders to the naive and ignorant Mile in a condescending manner, but it's clear that it's all for her sake. However, she also tends to get caught up in Mile's troubles.
Maevis, the Party's Only Swordsman
Maevis, the leader of the "Red Vow," is an 18-year-old swordsman who hates crookedness. She has short blonde hair and is the tallest member. While Lena is the de facto leader, she also has a distinctive style of consensus-building, befitting an older member. However, as the only swordsman in the party, while Mile teaches her magic, Maevis often seems lonely training alone.
Pauline, who actually has a dark side
Pauline, a soft-skinned and timid girl, manages the finances of the "Red Vow." While she appears kind from the outside, her words can be quite venomous, and she becomes a completely different person when it comes to combat or business. She also has the largest breasts of any member of the "Red Vow," often drawing jealous looks from Mile and others. However, her dark side is even more striking, making her the most striking contrast.
The Impact of Rookie Hunter Mile
After being reincarnated into another world, Mile was granted superhuman abilities by her creator. However, due to a misunderstanding on the part of her creator, she ended up with extraordinary abilities she never desired. Furthermore, Mile's lack of knowledge of the other world often leads her to use modern knowledge and try to act "normal," often resulting in surprise from those around her. Here, we'll introduce some of the events caused by Mile, one of the highlights of "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?"
After fleeing the school, his second wife is arrested and executed.
While attending Ekland Academy, Adele becomes embroiled in a commotion involving a carriage carrying the third princess, Morena. Despite using all her brains to resolve the situation, Morena later requests an audience. However, Adele devisees an escape plan and arranges for his second wife and Prissy to go instead. While fearing that her true identity would be revealed, this action exposes the second wife's usurpation, leading to their punishment. Adele thus effectively becomes the head of the Ascham Viscount family.
Developing the Magic of Her Friends
At Ekland Academy, she becomes close with Marcella and her friends, who are essentially her first friends. They are so kind to her that she wants to show her gratitude by teaching them the tricks of magic. However, in the other world, the phenomena that occur in response to nanomachines are called magic, and only a few, including Mile, know this truth. Therefore, while telling her friends not to tell anyone, she helps them develop their magical powers.
Slacking Off at Training School Backfires
After enrolling at Hunter Training School, Mile strives to be "normal" there as well. However, her instructors discover her slacking off, and she later cooperates in a play that will determine the school's survival. Though she's told to "go all out" for the graduation exam, Mile still holds back. By reading the situation in her own way and using the insurance she'd prepared, she manages to remain a notable Hunter.
Making the "Red Vow" into a Chuunibyou
Mile's superhuman abilities could cause trouble and embarrassment to those close to her. However, they also have a major impact: turning the members of the "Red Vow" into a Chuunibyou. Mile draws on her knowledge of anime and games from her pre-reincarnation days to tell her friends "Japanese tales." These stories are rare in an alternate world, so Lena and the others listen with rapt attention, eventually giving spells and special moves names that sound like they belong in a chuunibyou world.
Summary
In "Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?", Mile, who possesses superhuman abilities, strives to become a "normal girl." However, her naivety and hidden abilities lead her to live a life far removed from the ordinary, peaceful life she envisions. The friends get caught up in all sorts of trouble and incidents that they cause. Meanwhile, there are silly jokes and gags that keep them friendly with each other, making for a heartwarming and entertaining story.
