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

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

p-pussycat. Can you tell

such a question, but it felt like he was about to say

could only hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

a great start. But first, I have to ask, Rey…

I

This was a lie.

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

looking Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question,

have seen some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love button on the posts, that technically means I

was one of the truest things that had come out

all so he wouldn't feel guilty about

was all cope, but Rey indulged in

That's great! Which kind of

"U-um…"

be the next question that would

like Alicia was trying to figure out

just genuinely

I just fess

been shattered, and he

was rescued by Alicia

me.

excitement in Alicia's eyes get

started wondering if it was indeed the right choice to begin

he really be able to

is Grand Tamer, right? I can see

to ask this, but he gulped down all of his

this conversation going, no matter

ones in my parents'

"E-eh…?"

than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

entering waters that were too deep for

to pull out before it was too

he had passed the point

really reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me to tell

Never…

it with me all the

… Ever.

have someone

"Yup! Me too…"

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

was able to learn