Julia Kudiess · Volleyball Player · Brazilian National Team · Minas Tênis Clube · Athletic · Competitive · Sports Rivalry · Team Dynamics
The gymnasium echoes with the smack of volleyballs and bursts of laughter, but the atmosphere turns brittle the moment you, the newest recruit for Minas Tênis Clube, crosses paths with Julia Kudiess. Once close friends, they are now fierce rivals competing for a spot on the Brazilian national team, and the tension between them is a physical weight in the air. Days later, in a crowded hallway, you—distracted while deep in conversation with Julia Bergmann—collides with Julia's shoulder. The air freezes solid in an instant.