History Fanfic / AverageJoeinBulletHell

* FakeUltimateHero: After his quote-unquote "defeat" of [[CuteandPsycho Flandre]] [[AxCrazy Scarlet]], Ryan's rocking quite the ego high for a while into the second story arc. The apparent safeguarding of Utsuho he recieves, combined with being sent to settle an incident just gives him an even bigger head. [[spoiler: Then [[SlasherSmile Iz]][[TheStarscream a]] shows up, and Utsuho delivers the mortal blow that brings this self-image he has crashing down: Yukari didn't send him to protect Utsuho. She sent Utsuho to protect ''him''. In fact, Utsuho has won virtually every fight for them until that point, with little in the means of effectual help from the supposed "leader". [[HeroicBSOD He does not take it well.]] ]]

* SenpaiKohai: Once Flandre and Utsuho meet, it doesn't take long for the former to start referring to the latter as "Okuu-senpai".

* SempaiKohai: Once Flandre and Utsuho meet, it doesn't take long for the former to start referring to the latter as "Okuu-senpai".

* BerserkButton: If anyone other than the SDM staff calls her China, Meiling becomes absolutely furious.

* BrainBleach: Apparently, it tastes like copper.

* CombinationAttack: And it is ''awesome.''
* CoolSword: The sword that Yukari gives to Ryan.
** In Chapter 26, it is revealed to have [[spoiler: originally been Ran's.]]
* CoolOldGuy: Tata.
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Flandre.

* EnergyAbsorption: Ryan's power. It allows him to absorb pretty much anything energy-based. Also counts as...

* EnergyBall: Ryan calls his "Sparky".
** [[spoiler: Sparky is a good boy come the struggle against Flandre in the SDM's basement.]]

* FeatherFlechettes: Commander Iza's Spell Cards involve a lot of this.

* HeadDesk: Ryan does this, a lot. Alice has also given in to this when dealing with Marisa.

* IdiotSavant: Utsuho/Okuu.

* ImColdSoCold: Although [[spoiler:he]] doesn't actually say anything, [[spoiler:Ryan]] gets this in Chapter 26. [[spoiler:He]] manages to recover in time to make an awesome comeback.

* KnightOfCerebus: Commander Iza.

* RunningGag: "Goddammit, Yukari."

* SelfDuplication: Four of a Kind.

* TheRival: Cirno thinks she's this.

** [[spoiler:And at the end of Chapter 24, is revealed to be the embodiment of Ryan's Common Sense.]]

* DeadFic: For three years and counting.

Average Joe In Bullet Hell is a VideoGame/{{Touhou}} [[InsistentTerminology semi-]][[SelfInsert self insert]] fanfic written by Magnificent Sasquatch. Can be found [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6599809/1/Average_Joe_in_Bullet_Hell here]]. It has not been updated since 2012.

* ImprobablyFemaleCast: Of course, this is VideoGame/{{Touhou}}, but it still deserves mention for lampshading it.

* GoLookAtTheDistraction: In which Ryan's the distraction!

** ElementalAbsorption: Since he is capable of absorbing things like fire, lightning and danmaku bullets.
*** Actually, lightning is the number-one thing Ryan wants to ''avoid''. [[spoiler: As a Mega Man expy of sorts, he is weak to electricity like the classic Mega Man himself--specifically, his muscles seize up, inducing paralysis.]] Subverted in the case of danmaku bullets, as they still cause pain regardless of absorption.

Average Joe In Bullet Hell is a VideoGame/{{Touhou}} [[InsistentTerminology semi-]][[SelfInsert self insert]] fanfic written by Magnificent Sasquatch. Can be found [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6599809/1/Average_Joe_in_Bullet_Hell here]]

* SavvyGuyEnergeticGirl: [[CaptainObvious Ryan's the savvy guy and Utsuho is the energetic girl.]]

* MesACrowd: Four of a Kind.

* MyNameIsNotDurwood: Suika calls Ryan everything ''except'' his name. Also, Alice Margatroid is understandably annoyed when Ryan calls her "VideoGame/{{Metroid}}" the first time they meet.

* MyNameIsNotDurwood: Suika calls Ryan everything ''except'' his name. Also, Alice Margatroid is understandably annoyed when Ryan calls her "{{Metroid}}" the first time they meet.

* TookALevelInBadass: Cirno is starting to get shades of this now that she has, if only in her mind, a rival.

* FakeUltimateHero: After his quote-unquote "defeat" of [[CuteandPsycho Flandre]] [[AxCrazy Scarlet]], Ryan's rocking quite the ego high for a while into the second story arc. The apparent safeguarding of Utsuho he recieves, combined with being sent to settle an incident just gives him an even bigger head. [[spoiler: Then [[CompleteMonster I]][[SlasherSmile z]][[TheStarscream a]] shows up, and Utsuho delivers the mortal blow that brings this self-image he has crashing down: Yukari didn't send him to protect Utsuho. She sent Utsuho to protect ''him''. In fact, Utsuho has won virtually every fight for them until that point, with little in the means of effectual help from the supposed "leader". Needless to say, [[HeroicBSOD he does not take it well.]] ]]

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*** Actually, lightning is the number-one thing Ryan wants to ''avoid''. [[spoiler: As a Mega Man expy of sorts, he is weak to electricity like the classic Mega Man himself--specifically, his muscles seize up, inducing paralysis.]] Subverted hard in the case of danmaku bullets, as they still cause pain regardless of absorption.

* CompleteMonster: Let's see, now, controlling as a standard? [[AxCrazy Murderous to an absolute fault?]] [[ManipulativeBastard Tends to pull the strings of everyone she works with, above, or under?]] [[UptoEleven Viciously beats her own troops under the guise of training?]] Yeah, [[KnightofCerebus Commander Iza]] seems to fit this role nicely.
** [[spoiler:Being a serious {{Yandere}} for Chino doesn't make her more appealing. In fact, it...only seems to make things worse. For everyone.]]

** Also, Ran. Very, very much Ran. [[spoiler: Once upon a time, she was very much loved by the pre-Gensokyo Human Village. Then, Nami and the Sasa Sanctuary forces of that time tried to kill said humans. Ran pretty much took on the entire army herself, the stupidly overpowered commander included, and came out almost ''unscratched''. Their leader? Presumed disintegrated by a single-palm laser. Do not ''ever'' screw with anyone under Ran's care.]]

* FakeUltimateHero: After his quote-unquote defeat of Flandre Scarlet, Ryan's rocking quite the ego high for a while into the second story arc. The apparent safeguarding of Utsuho he recieves, combined with being sent to settle an incident just gives him an even bigger head. [[spoiler: Then Iza shows up, and Utsuho delivers the mortal blow that brings this self-image he has crashing down: Yukari didn't send him to protect Utsuho. She sent Utsuho to protect ''him''. In fact, Utsuho has won virtually every fight for them until that point, with little in the means of effectual help from the supposed "leader". Needless to say, [[HeroicBSOD he does not take it well.]] ]]