Babe shot up in bed, his heart pounding. Blinking in the soft morning light, he took in his surroundings—a familiar room, but one that shouldn't be here. He remembered his last moments with Gab Moore and Ivy, the way they'd gloated after ruining his life and career. On that rooftop, with Gab's cold smirk and Ivy's mocking words still ringing in his ears, he'd felt powerless as they'd revealed just how thoroughly they'd betrayed him.
But now... he was here, back in his old life, before everything had gone wrong.
He touched his face, the rush of disbelief turning into a fiery sense of purpose. They thought they'd used him? This time around, he was going to turn the tables.
Suddenly, a tiny, bouncing holographic figure appeared by his bed—a fluffy white rabbit with pink eyes and twitching ears. The hologram puffed up its fur, a cheerful grin on its face as it looked at him.
Bunny: "Host detected! Fluffy Guide activated! Ready to help you rise to the top, Babe Tanatat~hop!"
Babe blinked at the rabbit, then let out a laugh. "Wait... who are you, and what's with the cuteness overload?"
Bunny: "I'm Bunny, your Fluffy Guide to Stardombun! This is the Star-Rise Counterattack System, here to help you shine brighter than anyone and, if needed, deliver the most satisfying face-slaps to those who deserve ithop!"
Babe's grin widened, his mind racing with possibilities. "A face-slapping system with a bunny assistant? This just keeps getting better."
Bunny: "And we're just getting started, superstar! First task of the day: leave your past self behind and embrace confidence. Let's show the world a brighter, bolder Babe~bun!"
A flicker of something fierce lit up in Babe's eyes. "You're right, Bunny. Gab, Ivy, and anyone else who thought I'd stay quiet and broken—this time, they're in for a surprise."
Bunny did a little victory dance, its ears twitching with excitement. "That's the spirit! Let's gather Fame Points, build a fanbase, and—" Bunny's fur puffed up protectively. "—teach those meanies a lesson they won't forget~hop!"
Feeling a rush of purpose, Babe got dressed, grinning as Bunny bounced around him with boundless energy. This second chance was more than he could've hoped for, and with Bunny's quirky support, he felt ready to dive into the day.
System Notification: New Reputation Task: Project Confidence on Day 1!
Reward: +10 Fame Points, "Confidence Boost" Active Effect!
As he headed out, Bunny hopped alongside, visible only to him and brimming with excitement. With Bunny's support and his own renewed sense of self, Babe knew that Gab, Ivy, and everyone else who'd crossed him before would be watching the start of his comeback—and this time, he wasn't holding back.
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Echoes of Fame
FanfictionBabe Tanatat has been given the ultimate second chance-reborn just before his life took a disastrous turn. This time, he's determined to rewrite his story. Gone is the timid, overlooked version of himself; now he's fierce, feisty, and ready to claim...
