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Ten years ago, Snow Cross was the industry's brightest star. A prodigy with a face so unforgettable and acting so monstrous that he outshone even the top A-listers. Directors fought over him, fans worshiped him, and the world believed he was destined for greatness.

Then, one night, his world shattered.

His family—the people he had neglected the most—were gone.

And just like that, he disappeared from the industry, vanishing without a trace.

Now, a decade later, the world has forgotten his name. The once-revered prodigy is nothing more than a ghost of the past. But when his grandmother—the only family he has left—falls ill, he is left with no choice but to return to the very stage he abandoned.

But the entertainment industry has changed. The faces are new, the competition is fiercer, and the audience no longer remembers him.

Can he reclaim his place at the top? Or will he be crushed under the weight of his past?

This is the story of a fallen star’s comeback, a monstrous talent reborn.

Monstrous Rookie: The Fallen Star’s Comeback

The moment Snow stepped out of the salon, the world seemed to pause.

A group of customers waiting inside turned their heads in unison. The stylists who had pretended not to stare openly gawked now. The silver-haired man who had walked in looking like a forgotten has-been now looked like he had stepped straight out of a movie.

"No way. Snow Cross? The Snow Cross?"

Whispers spread like wildfire. A girl in her early twenties, holding her phone, blinked several times before gasping. "Oh my god, it's really him!" She fumbled with her phone. "C-Can I get a selfie?"

Before Snow could react, another customer spoke up. "I thought he disappeared ten years ago?"

"No, no! Look at him! He looks exactly the same—no, even better!"

The quiet salon erupted into murmurs and excited voices. More customers pulled out their phones, and the staff members who had once served him years ago exchanged stunned looks.

Kai, standing beside him, let out a low chuckle. "Well, damn. Ten years, and you still got it."

Snow sighed. "I was hoping to walk out quietly."

Kai smirked, patting him on the shoulder. "Too late for that."

The first girl who had asked for a selfie stepped forward, hesitant yet unable to hide the excitement in her eyes. "S-Snow… I used to be such a big fan. I never thought I'd see you again."

Snow glanced at her, then at the hopeful crowd forming around him. He let out a small sigh before offering the slightest smirk. "I guess a few pictures won't hurt."

The moment he agreed, people rushed forward, eagerly taking pictures with him, chatting excitedly about how they couldn't believe he was back. Some even called their friends, spreading the news that Snow Cross—the legendary child actor—was standing right in front of them.

A notification buzzed on someone's phone.

[Breaking News: Snow Cross spotted in a salon—he's back?!]

It took less than five minutes for social media to explode.

Kai whistled as he watched the scene unfold. "You really don't change, do you? Even after a decade, people still go crazy over you."

Snow, glancing at the camera flashes and excited voices, ran a hand through his newly styled hair. He exhaled. "Guess some things don't fade, huh?"

Kai smirked. "Nope. And I have a feeling this is just the beginning."

And deep down, Snow knew—this was just the start of his return.

Chapter 8 – The Return of a Legend