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?"

yet another dosage of

ask her anything, and from her expression, it didn't seem like she had any

tell me more

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

didn't label him as weird

Thankfully, she didn't.

a great start. But first, I have

I love

This was a lie.

them either. He was in the gray area

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

since I pressed the love button on

In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since he came out of his mother's

delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about

cope, but Rey indulged

kind of cats

"U-um…"

this would be the next question

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

was just genuinely

I just

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

was rescued by Alicia

decide, right? Well, it's the same for me. That's why I have a ton of them at

excitement in Alicia's

if it was indeed the right choice to

be

Class is Grand Tamer, right?

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

keep this conversation going, no

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

"E-eh…?"

than

'What the hell…?'

was entering waters

had to pull out

he had passed the point of no

really reproduce a lot,

It would never end.

Want

Never…

my wallet. I carry it with me all the time, so

… Ever.

finally have someone

"Yup! Me too…"

and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest girl in his class—gush over

he was able to