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?"

yet another dosage of saliva slowly forming

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

you tell me more

but it felt like he was

only hope Alicia didn't label

Thankfully, she didn't.

start. But first, I

course! I

This was a lie.

either. He was in the gray area

looking Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question, he

videos online, and since I pressed the love

one of the truest things that had come out of his lips

delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about

was all cope, but Rey indulged in

Which kind of cats do you like

"U-um…"

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

to figure

just genuinely

just

now been shattered, and he

he was rescued by Alicia

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

the excitement in Alicia's eyes get

was indeed the right

he really be able to

Tamer,

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

had to keep this

the ones in

"E-eh…?"

I have more than

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were too deep

out before it was too

he know… he had passed the point of no

really reproduce a

It would never end.

are so cute too. Want me to

Never…

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

… Ever.

happy I finally have someone to talk to

"Yup! Me too…"

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

was able to learn a