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 slowly forming in

here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't

p-pussycat. Can you tell me more

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

didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

I

I

This was a lie.

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

she asked the question,

the love button

of the truest things that had come out of his lips since

Rey was able to brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he found his heart simmering

was all cope, but Rey indulged

Which kind of cats

"U-um…"

this would be the next question that would

Alicia was trying to figure out if he

genuinely excited about the

just fess

of Rey's cope had now been

he was rescued by

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

excitement in Alicia's eyes get

was indeed the right choice to begin this journey with

be able to

Class is Grand Tamer,

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

keep this conversation going, no matter

ones in my

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters that

had to pull out before

had passed

a lot, you

It would never end.

are so cute too. Want me to

Never…

in my wallet. I carry it with me

… Ever.

happy I finally have

"Yup! Me too…"

and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his

he was able to learn a