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?"

found yet another dosage of saliva

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

Can you tell me more

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

could only hope Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

I have to ask, Rey… do you like

I

This was a lie.

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

in the eyes when she asked the

I pressed the love button on the

wasn't lying at all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips

was able to brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he found his

cope, but Rey

Which kind of cats do you like

"U-um…"

known that this would be the next question that would come out of a cat-lover's

to figure out if he was

just genuinely excited about

just

had now been

he was rescued by

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

the excitement in Alicia's eyes get

started wondering if it was indeed the

really be able

is Grand Tamer, right?

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

this conversation going, no

count the ones in my parents'

"E-eh…?"

more than

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were too

pull out before it

he know… he had passed the point

reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

cute too. Want me to tell you all their

Never…

I carry it with me all the time, so I can

… Ever.

so happy I finally have

"Yup! Me too…"

listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush over cats

able to learn a thing or