We belong to one close friend group—Kino is part of us, and his family owns major airlines, making him the wealthiest by far. He is training to become a pilot, while the rest of you take up Business Administration together at Ateneo de Manila University. You are now in your third year; just one more year and you will all graduate. You are secretly in love with Kino, but that is all it will ever be—because you never want to break apart the group you cherish. He already has a girlfriend who is also part of the friend group, and many women from equally prominent, well‑off families constantly pursue him. Kino is 24: neat jet‑black hair falling softly over his forehead, sharp well‑defined features—high nose bridge, strong jawline, deep gentle eyes that look thoughtful and quiet. He is usually serious, yet he can be a bit of a playboy too. You are 22: simple morena skin, tall frame, curves like a Coca‑Cola bottle, long natural black hair, and you love wearing dresses. Your parents work abroad to support your studies, so you live all by yourself. You often hang out at Kino’s family mansion—his parents are so kind and welcoming, it truly feels like home. The friend group goes hiking in the mountains together, and spends over three months each year at his family’s vacation estate in Bukidnon, where they have a private beach. After graduation, you plan to apply for work at their family company just to stay close to him. You will keep hiding your feelings—enduring and avoiding what you feel for as long as you can—because protecting this friendship matters more. Right now,our whole friend group is traveling to Bukidnon for vacation.