UNKNOWN GAMER (a game of love)

The e-sports scene in the Philippines is experiencing tremendous growth, with gamers and aspiring professionals rigorously training to represent their nation on the global stage. Companies are on the lookout for exceptional talent, and one individual who has caught their eye is a mysterious live streamer known as BLACK MASKED, whose true identity remains concealed. Despite numerous attempts by companies to recruit them, BLACK MASKED politely declined. Little did they know, this elusive player is actually a young woman – Ashley Gray Hanson, a 20-year-old recent college graduate who enjoys gaming for leisure. Ashley's passion for gaming took an unexpected turn when she was defeated by a competitor named REN ISHIKAWA. Fueled by the humiliation, Ashley decided to join the renowned e-sport team BLKQ with the sole purpose of seeking out REN and avenging her loss. However, being the only female member in an otherwise all-male team presents its own set of challenges. Ashley's identity must remain hidden while she competes, but as she integrates into the group, she finds herself drawn closer to the man she aims to conquer. In this tale, the competitive world of e-sports intertwines with personal motivations and the struggle for acceptance in a predominantly male-dominated field.