Off-Court Rivalries

In the vibrant city of Cebu, where school rivalries fuel both passion and pride, two college students find themselves trapped in a battle far beyond the basketball court. Lavina Rae Rivera, a determined and feisty Financial Management student at ACT, has always viewed Janus Emmanuel Villarosa, the star player of USC's CESAFI basketball team, as her nemesis. Their schools have been rivals for years, and Lav believes Janus represents everything she stands against: arrogance, popularity, and privilege.

But when fate forces them into unexpected encounters outside their school walls, Lav and Janus begin to see past the jersey colors and competitive spirit. Could their rivalry be masking a deeper connection?

With sharp banter, heart-fluttering moments, and Cebu's vibrant backdrop-from Colon streets to mountain sunsets in Busay-this story explores how love can bloom in the most unlikely of places.