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?"

of saliva slowly forming in his

her anything, and from

Can you tell me

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

only hope Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

That's a great start. But first, I have

I

This was a lie.

didn't like them either. He was in

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

since I pressed the love button on the posts, that technically

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

all so he wouldn't feel guilty about

all cope, but Rey

That's great! Which kind of

"U-um…"

next question that would come out

to figure

just genuinely

I just

now been shattered, and he was ready to

rescued by Alicia

me. That's why I have

in Alicia's

indeed the right choice

he really be

is Grand Tamer, right? I

but

this conversation going,

I only count the ones in

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

entering waters that were too deep for

to pull out before it

had passed the point

really reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

too. Want me

Never…

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

… Ever.

I finally have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

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

least he was able to learn