୧ ‧₊˚ 🏹 ⋅ ☆ tugging of heartstrings and study dates ꒰ academic rivals to lovers trope ꒱ ❞
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Amidst The Vying Psyches by elluneily
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Cassette 381 Series #1 For Serenity Hiraya Añasco, being an honor student is a piece of cake. Madali lang naman magkaroon ng above average na grade, lalo na kung buong student life niya ay siya ang laging top one. She never knew the word "failure" because for her, she's always the best-with this, she accepted a deal with her grandmother to graduate as the class valedictorian. After all, she's always number one, what could possibly go wrong? So, when Kenji Steven Alvarez, the lead guitarist of Dynamics transferred in the same class as hers, she was humbled quickly. He also happened to have the same goal as her. What's worse is he's naturally intelligent-and she hates that he could do things better than her effortlessly. It became her motto to win over him in every aspect and not to give him a chance to turn her dreams into dust. But what if she finds herself in an unexpected situation amidst their vying psyches? But what if she finds herself in an unexpected situation amidst their vying psyches? Will she follow her mind to fulfill her part of the agreement? Or listen to her heart which screams that love is about making sacrifices? Written by: Elluneily
Song of the Wind by lilystellanis
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Papillon Series #2 Cybele Laurentine isn't one to lose in a simple match. She's fiercely competitive, especially in piano competitions or concertos. While many assume she wins for her mastery of music, it's really to obey her mother's orders. Every effort she puts in is driven by fear of her mother's wrath. So when Cybele crosses paths with Sandro, her anger to him isn't trivial. He's not only talented, charming, and friendly, but also the only person who could jeopardize her family ties. With a single stroke on those soft keys, he could snatch her hard-earned title of 'prodigy,' bestowed by admirers. Cybele anticipated a rival, but not the kind she encountered. Start: July 18, 2021 End: June 21, 2022 2nd Story in Papillon Series 1. War of Hearts 2. Song of the Wind
Mistakes We Can't Laugh About (Loser #2) by inksteady
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THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.
Where Rainbow Ends (Butterfly Club #1) by bratmind
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A Game with Kismet | Suarez II by ov3rtin_ker
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It has always been a dream for Ammy to live prosperously. Worse luck, she was not born with a silver spoon. She has to endure the mud on her feet as she chases her ambitions. Notwithstanding, it did not stop her. She has set her goals and will go the extra mile to get what she aims for her and her mother. She excels in almost everything that she tries and rarely did she place second in competitions; in games. She adheres to her belief that success can only be attained through continuous actions and victory thus she does not let anyone steal her place. Playful kismet, a big threat comes her way. Conrad-a well-born son from an affluent family of Suarezes. He can do anything as great as her, bringing her plans into a blur. Two players, one game. There is only one seat for the victor, one winner in every play. Who will win and who will lose . . . a game with kismet? Ended : October 21, 2022
bahala na by daninininino
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shs diaries #1: bahala na | completed academic rivals in public but best friends in private? or academic rivals but secretly in love with each other? even though they couldn't admit the things they were both feeling, Jun and Van were certain of a thing. it's just hard for them to admit. *** daninininino, 2022
Captivated by the Rivalry by charmantwriter
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He was a fool the moment he knew he liked her. Since their relationship to one another was nothing more than a rivalry, Alistair's plan was to keep it a secret. As they meet again after how many years for FTF classes, they began to have connections again. In the hopes that she would notice, Alistair has been showing his affection and genuine motivations for her. However, Maeve had never truly seen herself falling for this guy because, well, why would she? Why would she fall to the person she hate the most? Why would she fall to the man who has always been her rival? But i guess fate just wasn't in her side. She had never imagined that she would be captivated by her rivalry. a stand alone epistolary. Disclaimer: The story is written in Taglish
Smart Enough to Hate You by nininininaaa
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She hated him for being better. He loved seeing her try harder. Zybil Mercado has always been the pride of her batch-top of the class, model student, and the perfect daughter. But all of that changes the moment Drei Soteco walks into her world. He is smart, good-looking, and a starter for the Anglers, the school's official basketball team. As he tops the ranks, he also becomes the person she hates the most. Now, as they face off for Student Council President, Zybil swears she'll win. Because being smart is one thing, and being smart enough to hate him is another.
An Old Summer Daydream (Old Summer Trilogy #1) by 4reuminct
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OLD SUMMER TRILOGY #1 Estella and Yori have always been rivals ever since high school because of debate competitions. They would always switch places for years until Yori transferred to Estella's school and both of them became members of the debate team. They may not be competing against each other in the debate anymore, but they are now competing for the honors and the top student spot. From enemies and academic rivals, they find themselves falling in love in a series of summers.
Veiled Unknown Ecstasy (The Other Half Series #1) by quatropages
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Argument turned heated night. The Other Half Series first installment. start: 06/21/25