The light novel 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' also fits this. Subaru is a normal boy who is suddenly thrown into a fantasy world. At first, he is completely out of his depth, but through countless deaths and resurrections, he learns, grows, and slowly becomes a hero - like figure who can save others. His journey from being a zero in this new world to a hero is full of hardships and character development.
Sashi is also a main character. She is Penn's friend and often helps him during his adventures. She is very smart and resourceful, coming up with great ideas to solve problems.
In the light novel 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!', Kazuma starts as a NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) in his world. But when he is transported to a fantasy world, he has to learn to survive and thrive. Along with his strange group of companions, he gradually becomes a hero in his own way. He may not be the typical noble hero, but he overcomes many challenges and grows from his initial state of being a 'zero'.
One interesting story could be about Penn's first big mission. He might be nervous but quickly rises to the occasion, using his wits and the help of his friends to save the day in a wacky, alternate - world setting.
One idea could be a story where Shashi gets a special power upgrade that she has to learn to control while on a mission. Maybe she accidentally freezes time instead of just slowing it down like she usually does.
Try looking in libraries. They might have books or anthologies of horror stories that could feature tales about hero zero. Another option is to follow specific authors or storytellers on social media who specialize in this genre; they might post or recommend such stories.
One great moment to write about is when Shashi uses her time - related powers in a creative way during a battle. It could be a moment where she's outnumbered, but she manages to slow down time just enough for her to take out all the enemies one by one.
๐I recommend the following novel to you. I suggest you read the book,"Xialan's Counterattack and Becoming a God." This book was also an urban youth school novel. The male protagonist was also a different kind of hero. He had the Taotie Devouring System and could eat to increase his strength. He was also very similar to Zero. The story is very interesting. I recommend it to you. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~๐