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

I don't know exactly what it is, but there's definitely something going on.

My gaze drifts across the classroom, stopping on Kaori. She's at her desk, staring intensely at her notebook, her grip on her pen so tight it looks like it might snap in half.

…That's already suspicious enough.

Kaori doesn't get flustered easily. She's usually sharp—always quick with a jab, always rolling her eyes at whatever nonsense comes her way. She's got a reputation for being untouchable, unaffected.

Yet right now, she's just… sitting there.

Like she's desperately trying to act normal.

She's pretending to be focused on her notes, but I've been watching her for the past five minutes. She hasn't written a single thing.

Chapter 10: Too Many Signs