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

At first, I don't think much of it. Maybe she's running late. Maybe she just didn't feel like coming today.

But as the hours pass, an odd sense of unease settles in.

By lunchtime, it's clear—she's not coming at all.

"She caught a cold," one of the girls in class murmurs, casually stirring her drink. "Apparently, she got soaked in the rain last night."

I pause mid-bite, my grip tightening slightly around my chopsticks.

A quiet sigh leaves my lips as I glance down at my bag—the weight of my uniform jacket still resting inside. The same jacket I draped over her shoulders last night.

After lunch, I lean back in my chair, pulling out my phone. The classroom buzzes with chatter, but I tune it out, tapping out a quick message.

Chapter 13: Something I Can't Ignore