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

When I wake up, the room is dim, bathed in the soft glow of the evening sky filtering through the curtains. The faint orange and purple hues blend with the lingering warmth of my blanket, wrapping the room in a gentle haze.

My body feels sluggish, my head a little heavy, but the fever—I can tell it's gone down.

For a moment, I just lie there, staring at the ceiling, listening to the muffled sounds of the world outside. The distant hum of passing cars. The occasional rustling of wind against the windows. The rhythmic ticking of the clock on my nightstand.

My fingers instinctively curl around the fabric of my blanket, brushing against the warmth he left behind. It's such a small, insignificant thing—yet my heart stumbles for just a second.

I remember his voice, low and steady, telling me to sleep.

Chapter 13.1