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

telling him to ask her anything, and

Can you tell me

felt like he was about to say something else when those exact

didn't label him as weird for

Thankfully, she didn't.

first, I have to

I love

This was a lie.

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

Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question, he

have seen some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love button on the

In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of

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

was all cope, but Rey indulged

great! Which kind

"U-um…"

should have known that this would be the next question that would come

was trying to figure

was just genuinely

just fess

illusion of Rey's cope had now been

was rescued by Alicia

same for me. That's why I have a

excitement in Alicia's eyes get more and

it was indeed the right choice to begin this journey with

he really be able to keep

Grand Tamer, right?

was scared to ask this, but he gulped down all of

keep this

if I only count the ones in my

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

he was entering waters that

out before it was

did he know… he had

a lot, you

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me

Never…

I carry it with me all the time, so

… Ever.

so happy I finally have someone to talk

"Yup! Me too…"

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

least he was able to