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

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

you tell me more

it felt

hope Alicia didn't label him as

Thankfully, she didn't.

a great start. But first, I

course! I

This was a lie.

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

looking Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question, he

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

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

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

was all cope, but Rey

kind of cats do you

"U-um…"

have known that this would be the next question that would come out

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

was just genuinely excited about

just

had now been shattered, and he

rescued by

me. That's why I have a ton

in Alicia's eyes get more and more

wondering if it was indeed the

really be able to keep

Class is Grand Tamer, right? I can see

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

to keep this conversation going, no

only count the ones in my parents'

"E-eh…?"

I have more than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

waters

to pull out before it

he had passed the point

really reproduce a

It would never end.

are so cute too. Want me to tell you all

Never…

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

… Ever.

so happy I finally have someone to talk to

"Yup! Me too…"

Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush

to learn a thing or