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

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

you tell

but it felt like

Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

start. But first, I have to ask, Rey…

course! I

This was a lie.

like them either. He was in the gray area when it came to

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

the love button on

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

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

was all cope, but

great! Which kind of cats do

"U-um…"

known that this would be the next question that would

Alicia was trying to figure

just genuinely

just fess

been

was rescued

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

the excitement in Alicia's eyes get

wondering if it was indeed the right choice

be

Class is Grand Tamer,

was scared to ask this, but he gulped down all

keep this conversation

if I only count the ones in my

"E-eh…?"

than

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were

pull out before it was

did he know… he had passed the point of

a

It would never end.

too. Want me to tell you

Never…

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

… Ever.

I finally have someone to talk to

"Yup! Me too…"

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

able to learn