On an ordinary morning, I woke up to find that I had been reborn. Even more surprising was that I had transformed into a handsome and talented idol, the object of admiration for countless people. Standing in front of the mirror, I gazed at this familiar yet unfamiliar face, filled with confusion and curiosity.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang. I opened the door to see a beautiful girl with tears glistening in her eyes, clearly having just cried. She looked at me as if she had seen a savior and excitedly said, "You finally came back! I've been waiting for you for so long."
I stared at her in confusion, completely unaware of what was happening. Seeing my bewildered expression, the girl smiled gently and said, "Have you forgotten? We are Childhood Sweethearts; you have always been my shining star. But then you suddenly disappeared, and I searched the whole world for you without success."
I was stunned; it turned out that not only had I been reborn, but I also had such a devoted Childhood Sweetheart. I tried to recall the moments we shared, but my mind was blank. Looking into her expectant eyes filled me with guilt.
At that moment, a cold voice suddenly echoed: "Who do you think you are? You are just a substitute." Turning around, I was shocked to see another version of myself—his eyes were icy, and a mocking smile played on his lips.
I was dumbfounded. What was going on? I had a doppelgänger? That cold version of me said, "I am the true shining star; you are merely a substitute. Do you really think you can easily replace me?"
Panic surged through me as I didn't know what to do. I looked at the beautiful girl, filled with doubt and unease. Who was I really? Who should I trust?
Gradually, I began to understand the reality of this world.
The girl cried for me because in my previous life (as the idol), there was a deep emotional bond between us. She regarded me as her shining star—the idealized and unattainable perfect lover in her heart. My sudden disappearance was a tremendous blow to her; she felt lost and despairing, which led to her tears.
Her tears were not only sorrow for my absence but also a mix of surprise and complex emotions upon my unexpected return. Her affection and longing for me made it impossible for her to control her feelings when she saw me. Her tears expressed our unfinished emotions and welcomed my return.
However, the twist in the story came with Another Me, who claimed to be the true shining star while labeling me as a mere substitute. This twist complicated the emotions behind the girl's tears even further and forced me to face a difficult choice: who was telling the truth, and who should I truly believe?
Another Me—this sudden appearance claiming to be the real shining star—actually came from a parallel world. In that parallel world, my life trajectory as the protagonist was entirely different from who I am now. In that world, I might have faced more challenges and hardships, becoming cold and powerful but losing some warmth and kindness inherent to humanity.
The appearance of this doppelgänger was the result of an accidental Time-Space Distortion, which caused two parallel worlds to intersect. He crossed over to this world with the intention of reclaiming the life he believed rightfully belonged to him—including the love of that beautiful girl. He harbors hostility towards me, viewing me as an obstacle to his happy life.
The emergence of this doppelgänger not only thrust me into an identity crisis but also made me begin to question my past and future. His existence serves as a mirror, reflecting the fears and desires deep within my heart.
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