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

Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like she had any reservations answering his

you tell

felt like he was

could only hope Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

a great start. But first, I have

I

This was a lie.

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

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

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

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

this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty

all cope, but

great! Which kind of cats

"U-um…"

known that this would be the next question that would

like Alicia was trying to figure out

genuinely excited about

just fess

cope had now been shattered, and he was ready to give

he was rescued

it's the same for me. That's

the excitement in Alicia's eyes get

the

be able

Class is Grand Tamer, right? I

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

had to keep this conversation going,

well, if I only count the ones in my parents' house, they're

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were too deep for

out before

had

really reproduce a lot,

It would never end.

so cute too. Want me

Never…

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

… Ever.

so happy I finally have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

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

was able to