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

"We'll now be moving on to the final event of the evening!"

A burst of static from the festival's speaker system crackles through the air, making me flinch. The distorted noise fades quickly, but the sudden jolt leaves my heart beating faster than it should.

Kaori and I are still walking through the crowded festival grounds, her hand loosely curled around mine. Her fingers are slender and warm, the soft press of her palm against mine steady and unyielding. We've been holding hands for a while now—longer than necessary—but neither of us has made a move to pull away. The heat from our joined hands spreads up my arm, curling into my chest like a slow burn.

Chapter 14.2