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

Of course the teacher would pull this today.

I exhale slowly through my nose, my fingers tightening around my pencil. The scratching of lead against paper, the faint chatter of classmates, the occasional creak of a chair—all of it fades into the background. None of it matters.

What matters is that Yuto is next to me. Chi is on his other side. And right now? I already know exactly what's going through his head.

I just know he's trying to find a way to partner up with her.

The second the teacher finishes talking, I turn to Yuto before he can even think about moving.

It's not a question. Not a suggestion.

Yuto blinks, caught off guard. "Huh?"

I flash him a smile—a completely normal, not-at-all-threatening smile. Totally innocent. No underlying meaning whatsoever.

Chapter 9.2