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

anything, and from

you tell

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

Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

first, I have to ask, Rey… do

course! I love

This was a lie.

either. He was in the gray area when

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

videos online, and since I pressed the love button on the

truest things that had come out of his lips since he came out of

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

but

Which kind of cats

"U-um…"

known that this would be the next question that would come out of

even like Alicia was trying to figure out if he

just genuinely

just

of Rey's cope had now been shattered, and he was ready

rescued by Alicia

same for me. That's why I have a ton

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

indeed the right choice to begin this

be able

Tamer, right? I

you have?" Rey was scared to ask this, but he gulped down all of his nervousness and took

had to keep this

if I only count the ones

"E-eh…?"

I have more than

'What the hell…?'

waters that were too deep for

had to pull out before

know… he had passed the

reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me

Never…

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

… Ever.

I finally have

"Yup! Me too…"

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

least he was able to learn a