An Extra’s POV

'Smells nice…'

That was the first thought Rey had when he entered the room.

Esme's room—or perhaps all girl rooms—had a certain ambiance that his room could never compare to; no matter how tidy he was.

He began to feel embarrassed for all the times Alicia stayed in his room.

'Did it smell inside? Was it too untidy?' Rey was panicking within.

Thankfully, the scent of flowers, and the relaxing atmosphere around him, caused his anxiety to mellow out a little.

Her room was pure white, with layers of blue and bright velvet splattered about.

The carpet was blue, with white strewn all around, and the painting consisted mostly of white, with velvet curtains, alongside murals that were both colors.

Rey could go on and on, but the sight around him was fascinating.

'Is it because this is the KariBlanc Group, or because she's a girl?'

Rey knew the most logical position to have was the former, but his bias tempted him to pick the latter option.

"Over here, Rey." Once again, as she called him by his name, he felt a little stirring within him.

Rey always put himself in the "Ralyks" zone when coming to these parts, so it was always strange for her to disrupt the flow.

He turned in the direction that she called him to, and lo and behold… it was her bed.

"Sit." She patted the space beside her as she sat on the big and luxurious bed.

'Ahh…' Rey didn't know how to describe the bed.

It was large and luxurious, sure, but it also had those curtains or veils that he often saw in dramas back on Earth.

They were capable of covering the three exposed sides of the bed with ultra-thin linen that allowed only the shadow of the one sleeping to be seen.

'I sense Mana from them, so it's Enchanted.' Rey realized it was probably a defensive measure taken by the KariBlanc Group to protect Esme in her sleep.

Plus, since the curtains were all drawn to one side, Rey could clearly see Esme and sit beside her comfortably.

He walked towards her bed, feeling the lovely aroma of the room get even stronger as he approached.

"You really should call me Ralyks. That's what everyone calls me here." Rey muttered as he sat where she told him to.

"Really? Why?"

from them." He responded, almost as

should I call you

something hot on both sides of

the sensation,

"Yeah, but…"

not around. And the only reason I'm talking is because you assured me that no one

swiftly raised both hands and waved

under Esme's scrutinizing gaze, and before he knew it,

maintain that identity with Esme. She knew

always going to be

fine,

"H-huh?"

to call you Rey. You can call me Esme too,

the girl in front of him. There were many reasons he wanted to

he couldn't think of any that applied to

take the tension and awkwardness any longer—Rey collapsed on her bed and gave a

we'll just address each other normally then." He yelled

what he was

This bed is

he showing such an uncool side of himself to

"Smells nice too!"

felt like he didn't

Why?!

Her giggles reached his ears, and he saw her smiling so pleasantly

he didn't

was encouraging him to be more

His true self.

with someone and speaking your mind." As her soft voice radiated throughout the room,

her bed too, her two hands on her stomach as she looked at the ceiling

wish more people were like

Rey, who was right beside her, looked at her warm smile, he found himself

'She's really honest, huh?'

a few seconds of silence, with both of them just enjoying each other's presence, Esme broke the silence

I'm a Half-Elf,

later,

as he said

knows? I just

jumped back to his seated posture

So you just guessed

this, Esme giggled some more. It felt like, despite the mask, she could see his expression

so I figured you already knew about it. And if you know my name, there's a good chance you also

"Ohhhh" leaked out of Rey the moment she analyzed the reason