Mob Protagonist

The Mob Protagonist tag identifies stories where the main character is not a hero, villain, or significant supporting figure, but rather a background extra or nameless bystander. These narratives often focus on the character's attempts to live a quiet life or avoid the main plot, only to inadvertently influence the world from the sidelines. The trope frequently explores the contrast between the protagonist's mundane perspective and the high-stakes drama surrounding the story's original leads.