Elias thought he could vanish quietly. But the world had other plans. A part scholar from his university, is at a breaking point. After his family is evicted from the home they once rented in the province, he is forced to drop out of school and drifts into the crowded streets of Manila. Seeking for a quiet motel to end his life, his plans were derailed when Seb mistakes him for someone who pays for sexual favors. Swept into the uncomfortable realities of life, Elias discovers unexpected connections, hard truths, and a new perspective on what it means to survive.

A medtech student with big dreams finds his life changed after a simple act of kindness from a nearby university student. What starts as an awkward first encounter grows into a deeper connection, challenging them both to confront feelings they never expected. As they face jealousy, self-doubt, and the fear of being judged, they must decide if they're ready to embrace their truth, even when it comes at a cost. Through this story, I hope to inspire those afraid to show their real selves to find the courage to break free and live their truth. Wilthewan