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sensei-insert
What does sensei-insert mean?
A protagonist framed so the reader or player is addressed as 'sensei', letting them insert themselves into the story, common in some games.
"The game keeps calling you sensei so you feel like the mentor."
Origin
English fandom compound of the honorific 'sensei' and 'self-insert'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sensei-insert?
It is a protagonist framed so the reader or player is addressed as 'sensei', letting them insert themselves into the story as a mentor figure.
Where is the sensei-insert common?
It is common in some games that repeatedly call the player 'sensei' to make them feel like the in-story mentor.
Where does the term come from?
It is an English fandom compound of the honorific 'sensei' and 'self-insert'.
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