Project 17: SPIKE (2019) — Character Map & Story Timeline

AI Narrative Summary

A volleyball team's journey to overcome adversity and find unity after losing their star player

Character Network — 8 Characters

• Xiao Tuo (Zhu Zhiling) — protagonist
• Lin Wei (Xu Mengjie) — protagonist
• Xu Xin (Xue Zeyuan)
• Wang Jing (Qiu Hongkai)
• Mao Li Hai (Si Waige)
• Coach (Li Yuan)
• Tang Shuai (Zhao Yutong)
• (Wang Yating)

Key Relationships

• → Xiao Tuo (Alliance Teammate) — Team member and team captain
• Tang Shuai → Xiao Tuo (Alliance Teammate) — Team member and team captain
• Mao Li Hai → Xiao Tuo (Alliance Teammate) — Team member and team captain
• Wang Jing → Coach (Professional Player Coach) — New player and coach who guides his development
• Wang Jing → Lin Wei (Alliance Teammate) — New player and supportive teammate
• Xu Xin → Wang Jing (Conflict Rival Player) — Former star player and his replacement who compete for dominance
• Xiao Tuo → Coach (Professional Player Coach) — Team captain and coach who guides the team
• Xiao Tuo → Lin Wei (Alliance Teammate) — Team captain and supportive teammate

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Fall of Champions

The Second High volleyball team suffers a crushing defeat and loses their star player Xu Xin to a rival school, leaving the team in crisis.

New Blood, Old Wounds

Newcomer Wang Jing joins the team as Xu Xin's replacement, but his individualistic style clashes with captain Xiao Tuo's team-first approach.

Finding Common Ground

Through challenges and bonding experiences, Xiao Tuo and Wang Jing learn to appreciate each other's strengths and develop a new team dynamic.

The Ultimate Showdown

The team faces their former teammate Xu Xin in the championship match, proving they can succeed without their former star player.