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 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
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
February 24, 2033, 5:30 PM - Sargeant Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street, Baranggay South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City - DA Corporate Center (Former ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center)Rising high above the bustling city, a magnificent new high-rise estate shimmered under the sun's rays. The towering structure served as the prestigious corporate headquarters of the DA Corporation, a vast and diverse conglomerate of businesses that had established a dominant presence across multiple industries.The land on which the magnificent building now stood was once owned by one of the biggest TV networks in the Philippines, ABS-CBN broadcasting corporation. However, due to unfair and underhanded tactics by the government, they lost their franchise, resulting in job losses and a significant impact on the economy. As a result, they were compelled to sell the property, which was eventually acquired by a young, brilliant business tycoon. His unwavering ambition and drive propelled him to great
February 25, 2023, 6:30 AM - Intramuros, Manila, PhilippinesThe alarm clock beeped loudly, interrupting Daniel's peaceful sleep. He groaned as he stretched his arms, trying to shake off the sleepiness. He got up and went straight to the shower, letting the cold water wake him up.As he got dressed, he realized he was running out of clothes to wear to work. He needed to do the laundry soon but couldn't afford to have it done professionally. It was just one of the many problems he was facing lately.After finishing preparing, he immediately stepped out of his house and walked towards the main road, bracing himself for the long commute ahead. As he looked around, he noticed that the road was already crowded with people and vehicles, all struggling to make their way through the heavy traffic.He checked his watch and realized that he was already running late. He knew he had to hurry, but the thought of the long and exhausting commute made him feel even more stressed and anxious.The lack
February 25. 2023, 9:30 AM - Intramuros, Manila, Philippines - The Metro Times TV OfficeThe walk from his manager's office back to his desk seemed longer than it used to be. He didn't remember the hallway in the office being this long. Daniel felt overwhelmed and surreal. He wanted to cry but held back his tears because there were other employees around. Before returning to his desk, he walked towards the smoking area and lit a cigarette. He didn't really smoke anymore, but the stress was too much to handle at that moment. He took a deep drag, feeling the nicotine rush through his body. As he exhaled, he felt a sense of calm wash over him, albeit temporarily. After finishing the cigarette, he returned to his desk.As Daniel sat at his desk, he couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal. His mind was racing with thoughts of all the hard work he had put into the company and how it had all gone unnoticed. He took a deep breath and opened his laptop, ready to write the resignation letter
February 28, 2023, 10:00 AM - Project 6, Quezon City, Philippines - Daniel's apartmentDaniel had sent out several job applications over the last few days and had even gone through a couple of job interviews. However, he hadn't received any job offers yet. He felt his anxiety levels increase with every passing moment.Daniel was sitting in his small apartment feeling a sense of despair. He had spent the past few days cooped up inside, sending out job applications and going through online interviews. He had hoped to land a job soon, but it seemed like no one was interested in hiring him.The situation was made worse when his landlord came knocking at his door, asking for the month's rent. Daniel explained his situation to him, but the landlord was unyielding. He needed the rent money or else he would be forced to evict Daniel.As if that wasn't enough, the electric and water bills arrived, and he realized that he had no money to pay for them. He felt like the world was closing in on hi
March 3, 2023, 3 PM - Project 6, Quezon City, Philippines - Daniel's ApartmentDaniel lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. It had been three days since his breakup with Judy and six days since he had resigned from his job. He felt empty like all his motivation had been drained from him. He couldn't find any reason to get out of bed, let alone apply for jobs.Despite his lack of motivation, Daniel still kept applying for new jobs. He couldn't explain why he was doing it; he just kept aimlessly scrolling on LinkedIn, clicking on job posting after job posting. It was as if he was going through the motions, hoping that something would change, but not believing that it would.Daniel's body was weak, and he hadn't eaten or drunk anything for the past three days. He was dizzy, and his mind felt foggy. The stress, problems, and pressure were overwhelming him. He felt like he was drowning, and there was no one there to save him.As Daniel lay there, he received a notification on his phone. It w