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

Something weird is happening again.

I mean, sure, I've already accepted that Kaori has been acting… different lately. The whole Cold War thing she started yesterday? Yeah, that was something. But today, it feels even weirder.

Less Cold War, more… unstable weather patterns.

Like, one second she's normal—well, Kaori normal—and the next, she's snapping at me over absolutely nothing.

It's like I'm walking through a minefield. And the worst part? I have no idea where the mines are.

I'm starting to think I'm the only one who didn't receive some secret memo on how to navigate whatever this is.

Right now, it's break time. The usual classroom noises fill the air—the scrape of chairs, low chatter, the occasional burst of laughter from some group in the back. The faint scent of pencil shavings and someone's too-strong cologne lingers in the air.

I lean back in my chair, stretching my arms over my head before glancing at Kaori.

Chapter 9.3