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

to ask her anything, and from her expression,

Can you tell me more about

for going for such a question, but it felt like he was about

hope Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

first, I have to ask, Rey…

course! I

This was a lie.

but he didn't like them either.

looking Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question, he

since I pressed the love button on the posts, that technically means

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

all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he

was all cope, but Rey

great! Which kind of cats do you

"U-um…"

the next question that would come

wasn't even like Alicia was trying to figure out

was just genuinely excited

just

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

he was rescued by Alicia

for me. That's why I

in Alicia's eyes

it was indeed the

really be

is Grand Tamer, right? I can

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

had to keep this

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

"E-eh…?"

have more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

like he was entering waters that were

out before

he had passed

reproduce a lot,

It would never end.

too. Want me to tell you

Never…

their pictures in my wallet. I carry it

… Ever.

finally have someone to talk to about

"Yup! Me too…"

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

was able to learn a thing or