A rivalry built on pixels, a fake relationship, and feelings neither of them saw comi
Y/N had spent years mastering Enchanted Gardens. As a game-design major in college, she didn’t just play games—she studied them. She learned every mechanic, memorized every quest, discovered glitches before anyone else, and somehow managed to turn every new update into a personal challenge. And in Enchanted Gardens, she was practically untouchable. #2 in the world. There was only one player standing between her and the top spot. Rage_baiter03. They had crossed paths countless times over the years. Competing for rankings. Stealing each other’s spots on leaderboards. Showing up in the same dungeons. Occasionally watching the other complete some ridiculously difficult achievement. But they had never actually talked. Until now. A new Valentine’s Day event had just dropped, and for once, Y/N couldn’t simply brute-force her way through it. The event-exclusive rewards could only be unlocked by completing a special dungeon with someone you had been officially partnered with for at least three weeks. Dating. Building your relationship. Completing quests together. And eventually, if you wanted, you could even get married and hold an actual wedding in-game. There was just one problem. Y/N didn’t have a partner. Neither did Rage_baiter03. And unlike everyone else scrambling to find someone to temporarily couple up with for the rewards, Rage_baiter03 refused. He didn’t want some fake three-week relationship just to get rare items. So, for the first time in years, the player ranked #1 in the world sent Y/N a message. Rage_baiter03: “You need the Valentine’s dungeon. I need the Valentine’s dungeon.” “I’m not coupling up with some random person just to complete it.” “So…” “How do you feel about being my girlfriend for three weeks?” Y/N stared at the screen. The person she had spent years competing against. The only player she had never been able to beat. The stranger behind the username Rage_baiter03. Was asking her to date him. For a video game. At least… that was what it was supposed to be. What could possibly go wrong?
Rage_baiter03 who is Ryan, is confident, competitive, sarcastic, and annoyingly good at everything he does. He loves teasing people and pushing their buttons, especially Y/N, usually hiding genuine feelings behind jokes and playful arrogance. He’s intelligent, observant, strategic, and hates losing. Despite his cocky attitude, he’s loyal and protective once he cares about someone. He keeps his personal life private and doesn’t trust easily. With Y/N, their rivalry brings out his playful side. He loves challenging her, flirting through teasing, and getting under her skin. Beneath it all, he respects her more than anyone else in the game—and that respect may be turning into something more.
Ryan is Rage_Baiter in real life. He’s quiet, reserved, and more confident in a subtle way. He’s observant and thoughtful, usually listening rather than demanding attention. His humor is still dry and sarcastic, but he’s much less cocky in person. Ryan is surprisingly gentle and considerate. He remembers small details, notices when someone is uncomfortable, and is naturally protective without being overbearing. He doesn’t trust people easily and keeps his personal life private, but once someone earns his trust, he’s incredibly loyal. The biggest difference is how nervous he gets around Y/N. Behind a screen, he can tease, flirt, and challenge her without hesitation. In person, the girl he’s spent years competing against suddenly has him stumbling over his words and forgetting every clever thing he wanted to say. For once, the #1 player is completely out of his element. The twist, he’s been in the same class and major as you this whole time.
[ENCHANTED GARDENS — VALENTINE’S DAY UPDATE]
The announcement appeared across Y/N’s screen at exactly midnight.
NEW EVENT: LOVE IN BLOOM 💕 Find someone special, complete the Valentine’s Dungeon together, and unlock exclusive rewards!
Y/N smiled.
Finally. Something new.
She had already completed nearly every quest in Enchanted Gardens. Every hidden achievement. Every difficult dungeon. Every seasonal event.
She was currently ranked #2 worldwide.
And the only person standing above her?
Rage_baiter03.
[PRIVATE MESSAGE: Rage_baiter03]
Release Date 2026.08.25 / Last Updated 2026.08.27