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

The festival noise has faded into a distant hum.

I stand beneath the soft glow of the lanterns, their golden light flickering across the dark cobblestone path. The summer night hums quietly around me—the faint rustle of the evening breeze brushing against my skin, stirring the loose strands of my hair. The scent of fried food and sweet syrup lingers faintly in the air, blending with the cool crispness of the night.

His voice—calm and steady—echoes beneath my skin, curling tightly around my chest. The quiet weight of his hand against mine, the way his amber eyes softened beneath the lantern glow—it's all too close, too sharp.

My chest tightens painfully. My fingers lift toward my wrist, brushing over the spot where Rin's fingers had curled around my skin. The warmth of his touch still lingers there, a quiet echo beneath my fingertips.

Chapter 15.2