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?"

of

telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem

p-pussycat. Can you tell me more

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

Alicia didn't label

Thankfully, she didn't.

great start. But first, I have

I

This was a lie.

like them either. He was

she asked the

have seen some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love button on the posts,

lying at all! In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since he came out of his

all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he found

but

kind of cats

"U-um…"

this would be the next question that would come out of

Alicia was trying to figure out

just genuinely

I just fess

cope had now been shattered, and

rescued

the same for me.

see the excitement in

if it was indeed the right choice to begin

really be able to keep

Grand Tamer,

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

keep this

count the ones in my

"E-eh…?"

than thirty-seven

'What the hell…?'

like he was entering waters that were

out before it was

he had passed the point of no

reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

Want me to tell you all

Never…

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

… Ever.

have

"Yup! Me too…"

Alicia White—the prettiest

he was able to learn a thing