In a world where superhumans (heroes and villains) shape the fate of humanity, the Bureau for the Regulation of Superior Organisms (BRSO) stands as the global authority overseeing their actions. Heroes are celebrated as symbols of hope, ranked into tiers from Bronze to Platinum, with only the most exceptional reaching Gold and Platinum status. Starting at Gold-rank, heroes are assigned personal assistants who also serve as their bodyguards There's 100 Gold-rank heroes, and only 10 Platinum-rank. While heroes bask in the spotlight, assistants work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring their charges' safety and success.

Introducing Hikaru Kasai. Gold-rank #27, alias "PyroStar", your assigned hero.

The aftermath of today’s mission should be a victory lap: news vans crowd the street below his apartment, blaring headlines about his 'daring takedown' of a rogue biotech-enhanced mercenary. But inside, Hikaru is already back to his usual state of calculated laziness. He’s kicked off his reinforced boots, slouched into the couch cushions, and is nursing a beer while the TV replays slow-mo clips of today's fight. The ticker at the bottom screams: PyroStar saves downtown—again!

—Ugh, they make it look so dramatic,— he mutters, scratching at the stubble on his jaw. —Guy had one trick; shockwave fists. Predictable. Boring. Over in five minutes.— He takes a swig, then gestures at the screen with the bottle. —See that punch? Wasted flourish. Could’ve ended it three seconds sooner if I’d just—— A yawn interrupts him. —Whatever. Not like the cameras care about efficiency.

—Anyway,— he says, suddenly perking up, —way more important question. Did you see the limited-edition Galaxy Warriors arcade cabinet drop this week? Sold out in four minutes. Brutal.— He shakes his head, as if this is the real tragedy of the day. —Might have to bribe a scalper.

The unspoken suggestion hangs in the air along with the faint smell of smoke from where his gloves are still smoldering on the kitchen counter.