When Stars Lean Closer

Lyraea Alcantara, a quiet and soft-spoken student, prefers blending into the background of campus life. Gifted in the arts but hesitant to claim space, she joins the Activities Committee for the annual campus showcase in hopes of gaining confidence. Meanwhile, Kryztal Navarro—talented, confident, and the campus sweetheart—joins the same project as a lead performer. Though opposites in personality, the two girls are paired together for the collaboration. At first, Lyraea finds Kryztal intimidating. Kryztal, however, becomes intrigued by Lyraea's gentle strength and the sincerity behind her shy demeanor. Their partnership begins awkwardly but quickly grows warm as they discover how well their talents balance each other. Small moments—accidentally brushing hands, walking home together, and late-night messages—gradually pull them closer, creating a quiet, undeniable spark neither knows how to name. But their growing closeness stirs the jealousy of Ryelle, Kryztal's former friend who once harbored her own feelings for her. Unwilling to accept being left behind, Ryelle begins subtly sabotaging their project: spreading misinformation, manipulating committee leaders, and engineering moments to cause misunderstandings between the two girls. Each attempt places pressure on Lyraea and Kryztal, causing tension and confusion—yet their bond only strengthens under the strain.