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?"

another dosage of saliva slowly forming in

a blank check here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like she had any

tell me

question, but it felt like he was about to say something else when those

Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

start. But first, I have to ask, Rey… do you like

I

This was a lie.

cats, but he didn't like them either. He was in the gray area when it

the eyes when she asked the question, he couldn't

and since I pressed the love

things that had come out of his lips since he came out

he wouldn't feel guilty

was all cope, but Rey indulged in

That's great! Which kind of cats do you like

"U-um…"

be the next

Alicia was trying to

genuinely excited

I just

been shattered, and he was ready

he was rescued by Alicia

Well, it's the same for me. That's why I have a ton of them

excitement in

started wondering if it was indeed the right

really be able

is Grand Tamer, right? I can see

many cats do you have?" Rey was scared to ask this, but he gulped

to keep this

count the ones in my parents' house, they're

"E-eh…?"

than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

like he was entering waters that

had to pull out before

he had passed the

a lot,

It would never end.

so cute too. Want me to tell you

Never…

in my wallet. I carry it

… Ever.

finally have someone

"Yup! Me too…"

Rey had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in

least he was able to learn