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

here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like she had any reservations answering

you tell me more

felt like he was about to say something

only hope Alicia didn't label him as weird for

Thankfully, she didn't.

I have to ask, Rey… do

course! I

This was a lie.

didn't like them either. He was

eyes when she asked

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

was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since he

to brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about

but Rey

Which kind

"U-um…"

would be the next question that would come out of a cat-lover's

trying to figure

genuinely excited

just fess

of Rey's cope had now been shattered, and he was ready

rescued by

can't decide, right? Well, it's the same for me.

could already see the excitement in Alicia's

indeed the right choice

he really be able

Grand Tamer, right?

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

had to keep this conversation going,

only count the ones in my

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven with my

'What the hell…?'

he was entering waters

pull out before it was too

did he know… he had

really reproduce a lot,

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me to tell

Never…

in my wallet. I carry it with

… Ever.

so happy I finally have

"Yup! Me too…"

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

was able to