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The story follows Ramat, or Cabi, who is often bullied and mocked because of his rather plump physique. He tries to adapt to college life and becomes acquainted with Mariah. One day, Selvan, Cabi's roommate, witnesses Daniel and his friends bullying Cabi because he is close to Mariah. Selvan then challenges Daniel to stop bothering Cabi if Cabi can qualify himself to represent the college in a 5000-meter running event.
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The story follows Ramat, or Cabi, who is often bullied and mocked because of his rather plump physique. He tries to adapt to college life and becomes acquainted with Mariah. One day, Selvan, Cabi's roommate, witnesses Daniel and his friends bullying Cabi because he is close to Mariah. Selvan then challenges Daniel to stop bothering Cabi if Cabi can qualify himself to represent the college in a 5000-meter running event.
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