In the quiet corners of the University of Santo Tomas, where dreams are sketched in blueprints and ambitions tower like ancient cathedrals, Aqel Ardani moves through her days cloaked in subtle longing. To everyone else, she's just another architecture student, quietly weaving her future one line at a time. But behind her strong personality lies a secret. A quiet interest for her best friend, Cassie Carballo, the dazzling star of the UST Women's Volleyball Team, whose radiance off the court often outshines her athletic prowess. Their friendship, rooted deep since their high school days in Silay City, has always been effortless and genuine, yet Aqel's feelings remain tucked away, hidden behind the veil of everyday life. As Cassie's star continues to rise, unaware of the silent devotion she inspires, Aqel finds herself caught between admiration and fear, wondering if the truth she's kept buried will ever find its voice. Beneath the surface of their friendship, something fragile and true begins to stir, challenging the boundaries of loyalty, love, and the unspoken truths that lie beneath the veil of a setter.

In which Cassie Carballo is the USTWVT's star setter, while you're the NUWVT's ace outside hitter. You both wear the jersey #16.

female reader~

A tale of unexpected meetings, instant connection, and the kind of love that lingers like magic.

female reader only~