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?"

dosage of saliva slowly forming in his

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

you tell me

question, but it felt

didn't label

Thankfully, she didn't.

first, I have to ask,

I love

This was a lie.

hate cats, but he didn't like them either. He

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

since I pressed the love button

things that had come out

all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying

cope, but Rey indulged in

That's great! Which kind

"U-um…"

be the next question that would

to figure out if he

genuinely excited

just

cope had now been shattered, and he was ready to

was rescued by Alicia

decide, right? Well, it's the same for me. That's why

could already see the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more and

was indeed the

really be

is Grand Tamer, right? I can

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

had to keep this conversation going,

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

"E-eh…?"

have more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

entering waters that were too

had to pull out before it was

did he know… he had passed the point of

reproduce a lot,

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me to tell you

Never…

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

… Ever.

finally have someone to talk

"Yup! Me too…"

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

least he was able to learn a