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

to ask her anything, and

p-pussycat. Can you tell me more about

idiot for going for such a question, but it felt like he was about to say something else when those exact

didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

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

I love

This was a lie.

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

asked

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

In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since he came

to brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to

all cope, but

That's great! Which kind of

"U-um…"

known that this would be the next question that would come out

trying to figure out if he was lying

was just genuinely excited about

I just fess

cope had now been shattered, and he was

rescued

me. That's why

already see the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more

wondering if it was indeed the

really be able to keep

Class is Grand Tamer, right? I can see

you have?" Rey was scared to ask this, but he

to keep this conversation going, no matter

ones

"E-eh…?"

I have more than

'What the hell…?'

entering waters that were

to pull out before

had passed the point of

a

It would never end.

cute too. Want me

Never…

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

… Ever.

finally have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush over cats for three hours

least he was able to learn a thing