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 slowly

her anything,

p-pussycat. Can you tell

a question, but it felt

only hope Alicia didn't label him as weird for

Thankfully, she didn't.

But first, I have to ask,

I

This was a lie.

like them either. He was in the

in the eyes when she asked the question, he couldn't give such a lackluster

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

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

all so he

all cope, but Rey indulged

Rey? That's great! Which kind of cats do you like

"U-um…"

known that this would be the next question

was trying to figure out if he

just genuinely excited

just

Rey's cope had now been shattered, and he

he was rescued by Alicia

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

the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more and

wondering if it was indeed the right choice to begin this

really be

Class is Grand Tamer, right? I can

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

this conversation

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

"E-eh…?"

than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

like he was entering waters that were too deep

had to pull out

had passed the point of no

really reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

Want me to tell

Never…

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

… Ever.

have someone to talk

"Yup! Me too…"

and listen to Alicia White—the prettiest

to learn a thing