An Extra’s POV

'Why would I ever want to go back to Earth?!'

Rey had this thought as he stared at Alicia's surprised expression.

'I'm rich here, I have a broken Skill, and I actually have things I want to achieve!'

He had tons of good prospects in H'Trae than he ever had on Earth, where he was a mere nobody.

Of course, Rey didn't expect Alicia to understand his perspective. After all, he was still a weak Extra to her.

However, this world had changed Rey more than anyone—including him—could have imagined.

For the first time in his life he had a goal, and he was motivated enough to chase after it.

He wanted to fight Dragons, save the Nation, and explore this new world he was in.

The mysteries and intrigue in this world far exceeded the mundane and stale stuff that waited for him back on Earth.

'I was average. I was broke. I was just the same as a regular student drifting through school…'

He rejected that past.

'It's understandable that she wants to return, though.'

Rey smiled at Alicia and shrugged slightly.

"Different strokes for different folks, I guess."

In response to his words, Alicia slowly lost her dazed reaction and returned his smile.

"I guess."

They both stared at each other for a few seconds before Rey quickly sprung a topic.

"Tell me more about your life back on Earth! I'm actually curious."

Rey didn't know if he was overstepping his bounds or not, but he somehow felt like he wasn't.

After Alicia shared her motivation and desire to return home, he sort of felt like a gap between them had been bridged.

He felt less awkward asking questions and things didn't feel as intimidating as before.

"You sure you want to know?"

"Of course!"

"Alright! What part?"

"W-what?"

"You have to be specific!" Alicia began to giggle. "What part do you want to know?"

yet another dosage of saliva slowly forming

anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like

p-pussycat. Can you tell me more

such a question, but it felt like he was about

only hope Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

a great start. But first, I have to ask, Rey…

I love

This was a lie.

either. He was in the gray

after looking Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question, he

some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love button

at all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come

he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he

all cope, but Rey indulged

Rey? That's great! Which kind of cats do

"U-um…"

the next question that would come out of

even like Alicia was trying to figure out if he

just genuinely excited about

just fess

now been shattered, and he was ready

he was rescued by

the same for me. That's why I have a ton of them at

see the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more

indeed the right choice to

be able to keep

is Grand Tamer, right? I can

Rey was scared to ask this, but he gulped

keep this conversation going, no

I only count the ones in my

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

waters that were too

out before

had passed the

really reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

so cute too. Want me

Never…

have all their pictures in my wallet. I carry it with me all the time, so I can

… Ever.

finally have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

so, Rey had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush over cats

was able to learn a