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?"

dosage of saliva slowly forming in

being offered a blank check here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't

tell me more about

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

could only hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

first, I

I

This was a lie.

either. He was in the gray area when it came to

eyes when she asked the question, he

the

wasn't lying at all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had

so he wouldn't feel

all cope, but

Rey? That's great! Which kind of

"U-um…"

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

was trying to figure

just genuinely excited

I just

cope had now been shattered, and

was rescued by Alicia

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

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

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

he really be able to keep

is Grand Tamer, right? I can see

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

this conversation going, no matter

if I only count the ones in my parents'

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

he was entering waters that were too deep

out

he know… he had passed the point

really reproduce a lot,

It would never end.

Want

Never…

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

… Ever.

finally have someone to talk to

"Yup! Me too…"

to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush over cats

able to learn a