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 streetlights blur beneath the quiet sheen of tears clinging to the corners of my eyes. My sandals tap softly against the pavement as I walk beneath the dark stretch of the park path, my heart hammering too hard beneath the thin fabric of my sweater. The cool edge of the summer breeze brushes against my skin, tugging loose strands of hair across my cheek.

I don't know why I called him here.

I squeeze my eyes shut, my fingers curling tightly around the thin hem of my sleeve. My chest tightens painfully beneath the quiet hum of the night air. The tension from earlier still clings to my skin—sharp and thin beneath the lingering weight of Yuto's gaze.

Chapter 17.2