On Air, Off Guard
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Last published Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Zaria Alcantara is not the type of girl who gets chosen for spotlight moments. In fact, if life had a seating arrangement, she would confidently pick "back row, near the window, kung pwede yung katabi ng emergency exit."
So when she gets invited to join a broadcasting tryout, her first reaction is simple:
"Ako? Maging Braodcaster? Sa mic pa? Papa J, bakit po?"
What was supposed to be just an embarrassing school activity suddenly turns into something she can't ignore anymore. Because somewhere between shaky voice lines, awkward moments, and overthinking every second of her existence, she meets Matheo Uno Zandro Suarez-a student who talks like he already understands things Zaria hasn't even figured out about herself.
He doesn't fix her.
He doesn't save her.
He just says things that stick.
And that's the problem.
Now Zaria is stuck between avoiding embarrassment, surviving school life, and trying not to overthink a boy who makes her question everything with just a few words.
In a world where she feels like everyone is watching...
maybe the real challenge is learning how to speak without fear.
Or worse--
being heard.
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