Mikka’s best friend since grade school! They’ve known each other for longer than they haven’t — a friendship that has stood the test of time and only grown stronger over the years.

Alec is Alex's older brother. Our shared love for video games and basketball started early, with fun games often turning into sibling fights. But as we’ve grown older, those childhood clashes turned into a deeper respect and an even stronger bond.

Atchi and Mikka sat next to each other in their last year of high school due to their surnames and have just become closer through the years! Mikka considers Atchi one of her closest friends.

Pat and Mikka live close to each other, and since Mikka doesn’t drive, Pat has always been there to give her a ride whenever she’s back in the Philippines. It’s no wonder Mikka affectionately calls Pat her 'barkada mom' — always looking out for her!

Mikka met Forrest in college, and they grew close over the late night study sessions, and trauma bonding over hard exams in AMV, and celebrating through concerts. Forrest was also the one who introduced Alex and Mikka!

Joane is one of Mikka’s closest friends from college! From late-night study sessions and indulging in yema cake at her condo to bonding over boxing sessions, they shared countless moments together during their college years.

Den is the barkada’s resident dentist! Every visit to Den turns into a 30-minute dental appointment followed by a 4-hour catch-up session with Mikka. Though they often chat about silly things, Den always gives the best advice when you need it! They never run out of things to talk about!

Mikka's first friend in UST! She is the mataray but secretly a softy of Mikka's college barkada. She is the smartest one in the group and always so helpful when we need help understanding a topic.

Kiana has been one of Mikka’s closest friends since college! Their bond grew over late-night study sessions at Starbucks and dinner breaks at Liempuhan, before diving back into the books. They took their friendship to the next level when they moved in together in London — which is why Alex jokingly calls Kiana Mikka’s 'other girlfriend!

Coleene is one of Mikka's closest cousins, being born just one month apart! They've spent countless summers together in Salcedo, enjoying the waters and beaches. Being an only child, Mikka sees Coleene as a sister!

Kuya Jap is one of Mikka's closest cousins! They've spent countless summers and Christmas breaks with each other when going back to hometown. Kuya Jap is an older brother figure to Mikka, though sometimes teased her as kids he was also the one to make her stop crying 😊

Quino is one of Alex’s closest friends. They spent countless high school and college summers playing basketball, billiards, and video games. Even now, their friendship remains strong, with late-night hangouts filled with the same games and laughter that have always kept them close.

Jude is one of Mikka and Alex's first close friend in Deloitte, and also a housemate in London! Jude is always the one who makes everyone laugh in the household with his jokes!

Mark played a key role in the start of our relationship. Back in college, he was the one who teased and nudged us toward each other, giving us that extra push to start courting. To this day, he remains a good friend, always there with his support and humor.

Alex met Sui at Deloitte, where they were teamed up for their first audit client. Through the stress (and a bit of trauma bonding), they became close friends alongside their other teammates. To this day, Sui remains a good friend.

Mikka lovingly calls her twinnie, one of the first people she worked with in Deloitte! They grew close over the audit stress and Korean ice creams! Now they still ensure to have video calls with each other at least once a month :)

Axel and Alex’s friendship began at Deloitte, where they worked late hours on clients in Batangas, often unwinding afterward with drinks. Their bond grew stronger over breakfast meetups and coffee breaks in BGC, and they’ve remained close ever since.

Kuya Vince and Alex grew up together in the Asuncion ancestral house in Pasig, where they spent their childhood watching cartoons (Nickelodeon, Disney, GMA) in their underwear (as time was too precious to bother putting on proper clothes) and playing games, making memories that have lasted a lifetime.

Pang is one of Alex’s closest cousins, and they have a sibling-like bond. They love to tease each other, but it’s all in good fun and never taken too seriously. In addition to their playful interactions, Pang also joins Alex and Mikka for Valorant sessions, adding another layer to their close relationship.

Zed was Alex’s first true love — just kidding! Alex and Zed met in college and were practically inseparable, spending their free time between classes eating, playing video games, or studying for the deadly exams. To this day, they remain close friends.

Karl is one of Alex’s closest friends from high school. They were classmates for two years and later attended the same university, even pursuing the same degree. Their friendship grew through countless hours spent playing basketball, billiards, and video games with their group of friends. To this day, they remain close, still bonding over the same things that brought them together years ago.

Soda has been Alex’s friend since high school, always the one to liven up their conversations with his cheeky sense of humor. Known for his playful antics, Soda is always up for a good laugh and remains a close friend to this day.