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?"

another dosage of saliva

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

p-pussycat. Can you tell me more

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

hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

That's a great start. But first, I have to ask, Rey… do

course! I

This was a lie.

he didn't like them either.

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

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

all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his

to brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he

cope, but Rey

kind of cats

"U-um…"

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

even like Alicia was trying to figure

genuinely excited about the

just

cope had now been shattered, and he was

rescued by Alicia

decide, right? Well, it's the same for me.

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

the right choice to

really be

Grand Tamer,

scared to ask this, but he gulped down

keep this conversation going, no

ones in my parents' house, they're

"E-eh…?"

than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

like he was entering waters that were too

to pull out before it was too

know… he had passed the point of no

a lot,

It would never end.

cute too. Want me

Never…

I carry it with me all the time, so I can

… Ever.

finally have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

so, Rey had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush

he was able to learn a thing or