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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

The weight of last night still lingers in my chest, pressing down like an unseen force. Even as I step onto campus, surrounded by the usual morning bustle—students chatting, footsteps echoing against the hallways, the distant hum of a vending machine—none of it reaches me. My thoughts are still tangled up in everything that happened at Kaori's place.

What was I even expecting? Some kind of clarity? An answer that would magically make sense of this mess?

Instead, I walked away even more confused than before.

And now, as I step into the classroom, my eyes immediately land on her.

Kaori is already at her desk, her posture casual, one hand resting lightly on her open notebook. From a distance, she looks as composed as ever—effortlessly put-together, her long black hair cascading over one shoulder. But something feels off. She isn't chatting with anyone like she normally would. She isn't even looking up.

Chapter 12: A Near Confession