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

I find Rin leaning casually against the wall outside the school building.

His posture is relaxed — one hand tucked into the pocket of his blazer, the other loosely holding a juice box. His gaze is steady beneath the soft stretch of afternoon light filtering through the overcast sky.

His eyes flick toward me as I step out of the hallway.

My chest tightens. My gaze sharpens faintly beneath the weight of his stare.

He tilts his head slightly. His gaze lingers for a second too long before he shifts the juice box between his fingers and gestures toward the courtyard.

Rin's mouth curves faintly at the edges. "Kaori talked about you."

My chest tightens painfully beneath the weight pressing down on my ribs.

Chapter 20.1