Years ago, they made a promise: if one chased the crown, the other would step aside. But now, on the Miss Universe Philippines stage, both are candidates. One glance across the room shatters the carefully constructed walls, bringing back the ache of a love left behind and the question: was their promise ever sacred?

In the heart of Marikina, the shoe capital of the Philippines, a young fashion student named Raia finds herself drawn to the traditional craft of shoemaking. Despite her family's disapproval of her chosen path, she seeks out the expertise of Mang Tiburcio, a seasoned sapatero. As she navigates her studies and personal struggles, a chance encounter in Mang Tiburcio's shop introduces her to his son, Javion, a man with a complex relationship with his father and the family business. Raia's journey intertwines with the Lorente family's legacy, hinting at a romance blooming amidst the backdrop of fading tradition and unspoken resentments.