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?"

found yet another dosage of saliva slowly

here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her

Can you tell me more

an idiot for going for such a question, but it felt like he

didn't label him as

Thankfully, she didn't.

I have to ask, Rey…

course! I love

This was a lie.

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

in the eyes when she asked

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

things that had come out of his lips since

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

all cope, but

Rey? That's great! Which kind

"U-um…"

known that this would be the next question that would come out of a cat-lover's

even like Alicia was trying to figure out

was just genuinely excited about

I just fess

of Rey's cope had now been shattered, and

was rescued by Alicia

same for me. That's why I

excitement in

started wondering if it was indeed the right choice to begin

he really be able

is Grand Tamer, right? I can

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

this

ones in

"E-eh…?"

more than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

he was entering waters that were too deep for

out before

he had passed

a lot,

It would never end.

so cute too. Want me to

Never…

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

… Ever.

have someone

"Yup! Me too…"

sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl

least he was able to