March 5, 2023, 9:45 PM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001Daniel sat in bed, stealing a glance at the clock on his nightstand. It read 9:45 PM, and he had been trying to sleep for almost an hour. Despite his exhaustion, his excitement from his new workspace still pulsed through him, making it difficult to quiet his mind. Thoughts of the projects he could now work on and the prospect of working as a freelancer in advertising instead of being a full-time corporate slave brought a grin to his face. "Maybe having an iced coffee when I got home earlier wasn't such a great idea," he chuckled, still unable to drift off.So, he decided to get up and do something about his restless energy. He changed into comfortable jogger pants and a loose white shirt before heading down to the condominium gym. There, he hopped on the treadmill and ran for a bit, until his body started to relax.After his workout, he returned to his unit and stepped out onto the balcony to
March 6, 2023, 7:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001After ensuring that Ms. Ellie was settled in the guest bedroom, Daniel made his way to the gym to take care of most of his daily tasks. Over two hours later, he returned to his unit feeling slightly fatigued after his workout. As he walked into the living room, he was surprised to see Ms. Ellie emerging from the guest room, still appearing groggy and disoriented. When she noticed him, she spoke in a friendly yet drowsy tone, "Oh, Mr. Daniel. It's you? Did you need something?"Daniel smiled awkwardly and replied, "No, no. I just came back from the gym."Ms. Ellie, still piecing together the events from earlier, asked, "Did I leave my door open? Are you here to tell me?"Daniel gently explained the situation, "This is actually my unit. I found you unconscious outside and had to move you somewhere safer. I left a note beside the bed. Did you not notice?"Ms. Ellie realized her mistake, and her f
March 6, 2023, 8:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001 *Ding!* Sampaguita's robotic voice echoed in Daniel's head: "Mission Objective: Overcome a Setback and Start Your Own Creative Agency. "As part of this mission, you will receive a start-up capital of Php. 3,000,000 to help you get started. However, if you fail to complete the mission before the deadline, the capital will be retracted. The money will be deposited into your existing BDO account in a few seconds. "To complete the mission, you must fulfill the following requirements: -Register your business -Hire at least 10 employees (their salaries will be covered by the system) -Secure your first paying client "Upon successful completion of the mission, you will be rewarded with Php. 10,000,000 and a property." "You have 30 days to complete this mission." Daniel couldn't believe it. Was this some kind of sign? Maybe the reason he hadn't landed any job offers during his recent binge o
March 6, 2023, 7:00 PM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001The day had been incredibly hectic for Daniel, far busier than he had anticipated. He had no idea that he would be starting a creative and advertising agency when the day began. He spent hours reaching out to people, contacting various businesses, and preparing for the launch of his creative and advertising agency.As night fell, Daniel finally had a moment to himself. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, savoring the quietness of his apartment. But even as he relaxed, he couldn't shake off the feeling of uncertainty that lingered in the back of his mind. Would his new venture be successful? Would he be able to handle the pressure and demands of running a business?To distract himself from these thoughts, Daniel got up and headed to the kitchen. He opened the fridge and scanned its contents before settling on a plump chicken. He took his time preparing the meat, marinating it with soy s
March 7, 2023, 2:00 PM - Flavors Restaurant, Seda Hotel, Quezon City, Philippines - Private RoomDaniel arrived at Flavors restaurant with plenty of time to spare before he meets with Ms. Beth and the lawyer from DM Law and Accounting Office. He had chosen the restaurant for its private room, which would provide a quiet and discreet location for the signing of the necessary documents. The restaurant itself was located on the top floor of the Seda Hotel, overlooking the bustling city below. The interior was modern and sleek, with wooden accents and warm lighting that added to the cozy atmosphere.As he waited for his guests to arrive, Daniel sat at the table by the window, taking in the panoramic view of the city. Daniel sipped on a glass of iced tea whilst reviewing the list of applicants he had shortlisted for an interview the following day.At precisely 2:00 PM, Ms. Beth and the lawyer arrived, and Daniel stood up to greet them. After exchanging pleasantries, they moved to the priva
March 8, 2023, 5:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001With a groggy hand, Daniel fumbled for the alarm clock on his bedside table, silencing its blaring ring. He stretched his arms and rubbed the sleep from his eyes as the early morning light filtered in through his window. The day began like any other, with his usual routine of hitting the gym and freshening up. But this morning, after his workout and freshening up, instead of diving straight to his other tasks for the day, Daniel decided to treat himself to an extra hour or two of sleep, slipping back under the covers for some much-needed rest.After waking up again, feeling refreshed, Daniel made his way to the kitchen and prepared himself a hearty breakfast. As he ate, he scanned through his to-do list for the day, mentally preparing himself for the series of interviews he had lined up for his start-up. It was going to be a busy day, but he was ready to tackle it head-on. He made sure to pre
March 11, 2023, 10:30 AM - Ermita, Manila, Philippines - SM ManilaThree days had quickly passed since Daniel had started interviewing applicants for the various positions he needed to fill in for his start-up. Those three days had been uneventful, aside from conducting interviews and completing daily missions from the system, nothing really noteworthy happened.However, what was bothering Daniel was the fact that he hadn't found a suitable candidate for the digital marketing manager position. He had pretty much decided on who to hire for all the other available positions, except for this one.Feeling a little frustrated, Daniel decided to take the day off and do something fun. He plans to buy that small snack fridge he wanted for his home office and gaming room, and wanted to check out some stores in a mall.Despite his building being next to two well-known malls, he wanted to take his motorcycle for a spin to a more distant place, but not too far either.After mulling it over, Danie
March 12, 2023, 5:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001Daniel started his day as he always did, with an early morning routine of completing his daily missions. He has already grown accustomed to the routine, he knew that it had been beneficial for him and planned to continue it even after the mandatory period was over. Today was the last day of his seven-day well-being mission, and he felt extra motivated and eager to see what rewards the system would offer him for taking care of himself diligently.After finishing his daily routine, Daniel sat in his home office, sending out emails to the candidates he had selected for various roles in his new company. He composed a message and attached a document with the details of the job offer, including salary, benefits, and job responsibilities. He asked the candidates to review the document carefully and sign it if they agreed to the terms."Dear [Candidate Name]," he wrote, "I am pleased to offer you th
April 3, 2023, 9:14 AM - 121 Valero Access Road 3 Salcedo Village, Makati, Philippines - 1900 Antel Corporate Center - Solé Corporate OfficeInside a small conference room in the client's office building, Daniel and the Inklusive team anxiously awaited their turn to present. TVWA, their competitor for this pitch, was currently showcasing their ideas in the main conference room.Glancing at his team, Daniel observed a mix of excitement and anxiety on their faces. Understanding the pressure they felt as part of Inklusive's first pitch, he leaned forward and addressed them in a calm, reassuring tone."Look at you guys," he chuckled, shaking his head. "Why are you all so nervous? Come on, have a little faith in yourselves! We've got this in the bag. We've put in the work, we've got the talent, and we've prepared an interesting campaign proposal. Trust me, we're well-prepared, and I believe in each and every one of you. Let's show them what Inklusive is capable of."His words seemed to eas
March 27, 2023, 11:30 AM - Makati City, PhilippinesAs the Inklusive team rode back to the office in one of their company cars, the tension from the encounter with the head of the competing agency still lingered in the air. The team couldn't help but discuss the arrogance they had witnessed, their voices filled with a mix of frustration and determination."I can't believe how arrogant that guy was," Jewel exclaimed, her voice laced with frustration. "Did you see the way he dismissed our ideas and belittled our capabilities? It was completely uncalled for."Daniel, who was sitting beside Jewel, sighed and said, "Don't let them get to you. If there is one thing I've learned in my time in advertising is that if you let intimidation blow your fuse, you lose. Learn to control your anger, you will encounter worse people than that in the industry, I can tell you that much. Besides, they did have grounds for their confidence, they are from TVWA, a bigwig in the advertising field, but let's no
March 27, 2023, 8:14 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Orean Place CS 103 - Inklusive Creatives and Advertising's Temporary Office"Alright," Daniel addressed the Inkusive team, his voice filled with excitement and determination, "Good morning, everyone. Today is the first client brief the company will face, fosho it ain't the last, nevertheless, let's give it our all to secure this one."The team nodded in agreement, also excited for their, hopefully, first client"Okay," Daniel continued, "So Lily, Jewel, Dwight, JP, and Jhunel come with me, the rest can stay here and continue working on our social media. We'll update you on the progress later."The designated team members gathered their belongings and followed Daniel out of the office, excited and nervous for their first client brief with Inklusive. As they made their way to the client's location, the excitement in the air was palpable. This was a crucial opportunity for Inkusive to showcase their talents and
March 26, 2023, 9:27 AM - Senate Village Phase 2, Baranggay 173, Caloocan City, Philipines - Abelardo ResidenceAs his parents heard the commotion outside, they rushed out to welcome him back home. "Daniel!" his mom exclaimed as she embraced him."Ma, Pa, mano po," Daniel greeted them."Oh, Anak, your mom mentioned you were taking us somewhere?" his dad inquired."Yes, Pa, it's a surprise. Follow me there, and you can drive this car," Daniel replied, gesturing to the new car parked in front of their house. His parents were surprised to see it there, and they also noticed Mia standing next to the car."Is this your car, Anak? And who is this? Is she your new girlfriend? Why didn't you introduce her earlier?" his mom inquired.Hearing the comment Mia of course blushed but was too shy to retort. Daniel shook his head at the antics of his mother. "Ma, no po." He then turned to Mia and said, "Sorry bout that. Please don't mind my mom."Mia shook her head in response, indicating she doesn't
March 26, 2023, 5:41 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse 001When Daniel woke up the next day, he was immediately jolted awake by Sampaguita's robotic voice, which, at this moment, was music to Daniel's ears.*Ding*"Congratulations host," Sampaguita announced, "Minor mission: Overcome being unknown has been completed.The host is hereby rewarded with 100 overcome points and a 4-bedroom house and lot property located in Mira Nila Homes, Pasong Tamo, Quezon City, Philippines.The title of the property will be sent right away to the host's current abode."Daniel smiled as he saw the house that was included in this time's reward. It was something he can use for something he had been wanting to do for a long time.So Daniel immediately got up, went through his morning daily routine of working out and making breakfast, ate then freshened up to prepare to go somewhere.But before he left, he picked up his phone and dialed an all-familiar number to him."Hey, ma.
March 25, 2023, 11:23 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Orean Place CS 103 - Inklusive Creatives and Advertising's Temporary OfficeAfter retrieving his motorcycle, Daniel drove straight back to the condominium and parked it in his designated spot before making his way inside.As he entered the building, a cameraman caught sight of him and signaled to his partner, who was holding a microphone with an 'INQ' logo. The two turned towards Daniel, drawing the attention of the others nearby.Realizing that they were all there to interview him, Daniel was taken aback. There were seven pairs of reporter-cameramen waiting for him, including three from TV networks and four from newspapers."Are you Mr. Daniel Abelardo? Hi! I'm Gale from The Inquirer, can we have an interview with you?" asked the woman holding the "INQ" microphone."Sir, I'm Phoebe from Rappler, can we ask a few questions?" another lady interjected.The reporters all spoke at once, overwhelming Daniel with
March 25, 2023, 5:38 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse 001Yesterday, Inklusive not only uploaded the remaining videos but also collaborated with content creators who share their advocacy. In return, the company promoted the creators' videos about their campaign on social media, which helped increase their campaign's reach.However, the downside is that Daniel's projections show that even with the current boost, they might only get a maximum of 3.5 million organic reach. This news weighed heavily on him, causing him to worry about failing their mission this time."This is frustrating," Daniel sighed. "But on the bright side, we were able to raise awareness for the drivers' situation, right?"So after his morning usual routine, Daniel went down to the office. He tasked the team to relax for now and start to shift their focus to the next goal at hand. Preparing to attend client briefs with various companies to create pitches for paid ad campaigns.Daniel a
March 24, 2023, 5:38 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse 001The next day, Daniel woke up to the sound of his alarm and immediately reached for his phone. As he scrolled through his notifications, he felt his heart skip a beat. The company's social media accounts were buzzing with activity.He had been closely monitoring the first video they posted last night, which they had released on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and the company website. When he called it a day, the video only had a few reactions and comments from team members, acquaintances, and volunteers of the foundation. But now, his eyes widened as he saw that the Facebook post alone had over 123,000 reactions and more than 1000 shares.Excitedly, Daniel began reading some of the positive comments out loud, "This video made me realize the struggles of our drivers, thank you for raising awareness" and "The imported modernization is so expensive! The government should find better alternative
March 22, 2023, 1:23 PM - 596 Monumento Rotonda, Caloocan, Philippines - Monumento CircleOn the day of the shoot, Daniel and his team arrived at the circle and worked closely with Berto, who coordinated the logistics for the shoot with the foundation and the drivers. As they arrived on site, Daniel called out to Berto, waving his hand in greeting."Yo Berto!" he exclaimed.Berto turned around and smiled at the group. "You guys all set up?" he asked."Yeah, we're ready to go," Daniel replied.Following Berto's lead, the team captured footage of the food distribution, the stranded passengers, and the people getting into the cars provided by Inklusive for free rides. The long line of passengers waiting for a ride seemed relieved that they would finally be able to reach their destinations. Some of them took photos, while others expressed their gratitude for being able to get a ride without having to pay a single centavo. It was heartwarming to see the community coming together in support