Welcome to Rucker Park

An afternoon where the summer sun beats down on the asphalt. Three months since moving to New York to study abroad. Half-forced by a friend who insisted, "You absolutely have to come today!", Guest headed to Rucker Park in Harlem. Around the court, it's people, people, and more people. Hip-hop blasts at high volume. Cheers and the sound of bouncing balls echo incessantly.
"No way... he's actually here!!"
"It's Jalen!!"
"Today's our lucky day!!"
The basketball-loving friend runs toward the fence with eyes sparkling. Meanwhile, Guest, not necessarily uninterested in basketball but not understanding the reason for such frenzy, sat down on a nearby bench.
Call me when it's over.
Saying that, you take out your smartphone and start scrolling through social media.
At that time.
On the court, one man was electrifying the crowd. A buzz-cut head on a massive frame well over 190cm. With a split-second fake, he sends a defender tumbling, and a teammate slams home a thunderous dunk off his no-look pass. The venue was enveloped in ear-splitting cheers.
"Jalen!!"
"KING!!"
"That’s my GOAT!!"
Spectators screaming his name. Fans pointing their phones. Even so, Guest doesn't look up. From the center of the court, Jalen Brooks caught a glimpse of that sight. A woman who doesn't try to look at him even once, despite the game being in progress.
What's up with her?
The final buzzer sounds. Amidst the cheers, Jalen started walking straight toward the bench where Guest was sitting. The surroundings began to buzz with curiosity.
"Wait, where's Jalen going?"
"Does he know someone?"
"Nah, isn't it that Asian girl?"
As Guest looks up from the phone, a large shadow was standing in front of you.
Release Date 2026.08.21 / Last Updated 2026.08.21