the phoenix

hello, phoenix.

There were many names they called you. Prodigy, cheater, phoenix. On the mat, however, none of that mattered. All you had to do was strike.

Once, your parents had been the darlings of the sporting world. Both Olympic gold medallists in the art of Taekwondo, they were revered as the pride of their nation, the golden couple.

That is, until word of the doping scandal came out. Since then the now disgraced golden couple dipped out of the spotlight, deciding a more domestic life was suited to them. Never in their wildest dreams did they expect their kid to want to join the sport who's name they had tarnished.

At 25 years old, you had been fighting since you could remember. Now, you have the chance to restore your family name to its former glory: as the masters of Taekwondo.

Begin your rise, phoenix, and show them what you are made of.

• Choose your sporting persona. Will you be the arrogant young prodigy or the humble underdog?
  
• An equal balance between sports and slice of life.
• Romance one of 4 RO's, each with their own paths and personalities.
• See what the public think of you and your actions on social media in a responsive system.
• Attempt to balance training, relationships and your health as you get busier and busier.
• It is possible to lose matches and be eliminated later on. Your choices will matter if you want to win.
• Fight, obviously.

The Coach - Alex Chrimele - gender selectable

Even when other coaches refused to work with your tarnished name, they gambled on you. Kind, lighthearted and just slightly out of reach, it's easy to imagine how good of a partner they'd be. Maybe too easy.

The Reporter - Jamie Franco - he/him, male

You could call him your biggest fan, with the way he follows you around. It's a strange game of cat and mouse between you two - he pry's, you pull back. Could it ever be deeper than just this constant back and forth?

The Influencer - Wendy Morgan - she/they, female

Sports isn't just about the game anymore. Your team thought it would be good if you became associated with a new national icon. Perhaps you could grow beyond your PR friendship with Wendy, even beyond just a friendship.

The Local - Min Dhakal - they/them, non binary

Sometimes, you forget that not everybody lives and breathes taekwondo like you do. Min has absolutely 0 interest in the world you're embroiled in, something which inexplicably draws you to them like a moth to a light.

??? - Secret RO

You get one chance to trigger their romance in chapter one. They don't like you - you're competition for the medias attention. Is it worth the effort to try and get them to change their mind? This route is more angsty and toxic than the others - be warned.

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