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

to ask her anything, and from her expression, it

you tell me more

question, but it felt like

only hope Alicia didn't

Thankfully, she didn't.

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

I

This was a lie.

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

after looking Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question, he couldn't give such a

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

lying at all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had

himself with this delusion, all so he

cope, but Rey

That's great! Which kind

"U-um…"

next question that would

like Alicia was trying to figure out if

was just genuinely excited

I just fess

cope had now been shattered, and he

rescued by

can't decide, right? Well, it's the same for me. That's why I have a ton of them

see the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more

it was indeed the right choice to

he really be

Class is Grand Tamer, right? I can

cats do you have?" Rey was scared to ask this, but he gulped down all of

to keep this conversation

if I only count the ones in my parents' house, they're only

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

felt like he was entering waters

pull out before it was too

had passed

really reproduce a

It would never end.

cute too. Want me to tell you all their

Never…

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

… Ever.

finally have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush over cats for three

he was able to learn a thing