yuzuumachi

Iwasaki Yuto is an ordinary college student who views himself as nothing more than an unremarkable "NPC" in the grand scheme of life. He goes through his days quietly, blending into the background at school and keeping to himself. His world revolves around gaming, anime, and escaping the harsh reality of his social invisibility. Yet, despite his attempts to stay unnoticed, he can’t shake the feeling that something is missing—especially when it comes to love.

In his daily routine, Yuto faces the same struggles of rejection, loneliness, and self-doubt. He watches others live out their high school romance fantasies while he remains on the sidelines, quietly wishing for a chance to experience something meaningful. But when fate throws him into unexpected situations and confrontations, Yuto begins to question if he’ll always be a background character in his own life—or if, somehow, he’s destined for more than the ordinary existence he’s resigned himself to.

My Part-time Girlfriend

<p>I step into the classroom, stretching my arms over my head as I let out a long yawn. The crisp scent of freshly wiped desks lingers in the air, mixing with the faint traces of chalk dust and the perfume of passing students. Sunlight streams through the tall windows, casting golden streaks over the rows of desks, making the polished surfaces gleam. The chatter of my classmates hums in the background—some already engaged in animated conversations, others still groggy and hunched over their desks.</p>

<p>Dragging my feet toward my seat, I drop into the chair with a dull thud and let out a quiet sigh. My head feels like it's stuffed with cotton, my thoughts sluggish and unfocused. Last night, I fell into the endless pit of watching random videos, and now I can't even remember what I wasted my time on. Something about cooking? Maybe basketball highlights? Or was it that deep-dive video on ancient architecture? Whatever it was, I regret everything now.</p>

Chapter 9.1