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 in his

her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem

Can you tell me more

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

didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

I have to ask, Rey… do you

course! I

This was a lie.

he didn't like them either. He was in the gray area when it came

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

have seen some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love button on the

that

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

all cope, but Rey indulged in

kind of

"U-um…"

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

trying to figure out if

genuinely

I just

now been shattered, and he

he was rescued

for me. That's why I have

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

started wondering if it was indeed the right choice to begin this journey with

be able to

is Grand Tamer,

but he gulped down all of his nervousness and took the

had to keep this conversation going,

ones

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that were too deep

out before

did he know… he had passed the point of no

reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

so cute too. Want

Never…

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

… Ever.

have

"Yup! Me too…"

Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush over cats

to learn a thing