Marathon: Passing the Torch

I was moved to write this after seeing national track-and-field athletes bring honor to their country, only to be verbally attacked by online trolls. The story also includes characters inspired by various athletes. I hope the athletes stay free from injuries and that our country’s long-distance running scene continues to thrive. If you don’t know much about sports, don’t worry. I’m a sports novice too, and I’ll explain any technical terms.

[No System] + [Sportsmanship] + [Romance] + [Marathon]

Yuan Pei is an internationally acclaimed marathon runner. After an injury costs him the chance to qualify at an Olympic trial, instead of receiving the concern and support of his fellow citizens, he is subjected to a merciless wave of online abuse. What kind of legend will Yuan Pei write after finding a way to move on from it?