In the tranquil yet subtly complex world of Apo University, Nine and Aya, bound by a unique friendship, navigate the pressures of academics and a budding romance. But as Aya dreams of the Ambassadress crown, a hidden truth about Nine's past—a dark family secret—threatens to unravel their delicate balance. Can their bond survive the shadows emerging from Nine's past, or will the pursuit of justice and personal ambition tear them apart?

In a world where secrets are currency and identities are masks, '1st Death' plunges you into the labyrinthine life of Albert. Once a man seeking solace on sun-drenched beaches, he's violently pulled back into a past he desperately tried to bury. From the clutches of a hidden organization to the unraveling mysteries of his own fractured memory, Albert must navigate a web of intrigue, betrayal, and a sinister 'game' where lives are the ultimate stakes. Can he unearth the truth before his past claims him entirely, or will he become just another casualty in a game he never chose to play?