by Anna Nollinc·Translated by Novel AI Studio
Emil Josefsson, a forgotten high school runner in the quiet town of Kunla, 1980, clings to a solitary dream: to conquer the 10K in under 49 minutes. Haunted by a past defeat that shattered his confidence and earned him the scorn of his peers, he now possesses a peculiar gift - 'Progression'. This innate ability allows him to see his own physical development in real-time, a fluctuating numerical display that reveals his exact stamina, speed, and endurance, allowing him to optimize every agonizing training session. The upcoming regional championship isn't just a race; it's Emil's last shot at redemption, a chance to outrun the shadow of his past and prove to the town, and himself, that he isn't a failure. But the track is unforgiving, and the mental battle might be even tougher than the physical one.
