An Extra’s POV

"Ehhh? For real? I really asked a question in class today?"

"Yeah! Don't you remember?"

"It feels kind of hazy, to be honest. Almost like a dream…"

Rey walked past a group of students who were talking very loudly.

He recognized them to be Justin and his closest friends, and Rey simply acted like he didn't know them. Likewise, they ignored his presence.

Either that, or they genuinely didn't notice him.

He was just coming back from the library, so Rey made for his room where he planned to figure things out in solitude.

However, before he could reach his room door, he was approached by someone.

"Hey, Rey."

Rey was initially startled to hear someone call his name, but after recognizing the voice, he realized he shouldn't have been surprised.

Bracing himself before turning back to see who called his name, Rey sighed slightly.

'Let's get this over with quickly…'

He turned to see the Hero, Adonis, smiling at him with a pleasant smile on his face.

Behind him were two students whom Rey recognized.

'Billy and Belle, huh? I wonder what they're doing together…'

Of course, he didn't change his expression in the slightest and maintained his dull demeanor.

"A-ah, Adonis. Hello." He responded, raising his hand slightly.

"I heard you weren't feeling too well today." Adonis drew closer to Rey, grabbing his hand softly.

'What the heck?! This guy—!'

Rey controlled his expression, but it felt weird having someone caressing his hand.

"How are you feeling now?"

you!" Right now, Rey just wanted Adonis to let

conversation was drawing some attention, and he didn't

That's a relief,

a warm smile—enough to warm

Rey wasn't

There's no need

a few more questions, he finally let go of his hand, and the latter was so relieved that he unintentionally leaked out a

I suppose I'll see you later, Rey." Adonis beamed

Rey returned his smile with a

was silence between them, so Rey decided to take the initiative

wasn't like he had all

"Welp, bye the—!"

speak to your friend, Bill? Weren't you guys

that, the pretense Rey had put up for so long nearly shattered. He turned to Adonis with a glare, opening his

don't think

noticed that the boy

care anymore." Rey whispered in

that the only reason Billy would try to talk to

had an image to maintain to Adonis, and he

no need to bother with this.

should get some rest." Rey shuddered slightly, reaching out to the knob

said you were

who spoke this time was Belle, the last person

a blond girl who was known by everyone in class to be the cutest thing. She was short, but

just looking at

important things began to occupy his

she was paying attention to

she tilted her head so

Rey wasn't going to fall for anything

haven't fully recovered yet." He slowly began

catch

I guess I'll see you in

like rolling

was all about. You just want to make

a collective and sought to have order. That meant ensuring the

was nothing more than a cog

Sure, he was important.

the twenty-eight

one more forced smile before finally retreating to his