Aiven, a senior high school , is an enthusiastic member of the school's media club. She has always admired the school's volleyball captain, Primo, from afar, finding inspiration in his dedication and charisma on the court. When the media club is assigned to cover the volleyball team's journey to the championship, Aiven seizes the opportunity to get closer to Primo. As she documents their practices and games, she discovers the pressures and sacrifices he faces as a leader. Through late-night interviews and shared moments of vulnerability, Aiven and Primo develop a deep connection.
However, with the championship looming, Aiven must navigate her growing feelings while respecting Primo's commitment to his team. In the end, Aiven learns valuable lessons about love, ambition, and the courage to pursue both.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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