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

offered a blank check here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her

p-pussycat. Can you tell me more

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

didn't label him as weird

Thankfully, she didn't.

I have to ask, Rey… do you like

course! I love

This was a lie.

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

asked the question, he couldn't give

online, and since I pressed the love button on the

fact, this was one of the truest 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 lying to Alicia,

but Rey indulged

Which kind

"U-um…"

next question that

like Alicia was trying to figure out if he was lying or

genuinely excited about

I just fess

been

was rescued

for me. That's

in Alicia's eyes

the right choice to begin this journey with

he really be able to keep

Tamer, right?

ask this, but

had to keep this

the ones in my parents' house, they're

"E-eh…?"

I have more than

'What the hell…?'

was entering waters

to pull out before it was

he know… he had passed the point

a lot, you

It would never end.

Want me to tell you

Never…

all their pictures in my wallet. I carry it with me

… Ever.

have

"Yup! Me too…"

had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl

was able to learn a thing or