Sam is an ordinary young woman whose passion is video games and everything that surrounds them.

Sam's indie game is review bombed after a streamer releases a negative review.

Sam goes to Marshall's apartment to tell him she made Ruminate, but a gorgeous woman greets her at the door.

Marshall feels guilty for ruining Sam's game dev dreams, but his attempts to apologize are unsuccessful.

Sam learns about Marshall's past and thinks about her own dreams and work while worrying about her future.

Link and Sam run into Monica and Marshall at the dog park. Meanwhile, Charles recalls an event from the past.

Sam arrives at work and despairs when she finds her desk completely cleared.

Marshall's health deteriorates and affects his streaming. Monica asks Sam about appearing in a video.

Marshall fulfills his promise to Sam and begins replaying Ruminate.

Marshall is fascinated by the world of Ruminate. Meanwhile, Sam attends a business meeting with Charles.

Marshall joins a knight on a quest to vanquish a dragon, and Sam worries about her relationship with Link.

Marshall suddenly collapses after completing Ruminate and is rushed to the hospital.