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?"

my real name from them." He responded, almost as if stating

should I call you that?

she emphasized that fact, Rey felt something hot on both

ignored the sensation,

"Yeah, but…"

you're not around. And the only reason I'm talking is because you assured me that no one would be listening in to our conversation. I believed your words, so were you lying to

No! I wasn't lying!" Rey swiftly raised both hands and waved

and before he knew

couldn't maintain that identity with Esme. She

he was always going to be

fine,

"H-huh?"

You

many reasons he wanted to keep his identity a secret and keep pretending to be

think of any that applied to

of silence—when he couldn't take the tension and awkwardness any longer—Rey collapsed on her bed

I guess we'll just address each

couldn't believe what he was

This bed

showing such an uncool side of himself to this

"Smells nice too!"

he didn't care any

Why?!

his ears, and he saw her smiling so pleasantly at him as

didn't feel

was encouraging

His true self.

it? Being honest with someone and speaking your mind." As her soft voice radiated throughout the room, Rey couldn't help but

on her stomach as she looked

wish more people were like this,

looked at her warm smile, he found himself

'She's really honest, huh?'

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

know I'm a Half-Elf,

moment later, Rey

noticed her smile deepened as he said this. "How did you

knows? I just made a

back to his seated

way! So you

he said this, Esme giggled some more. It felt like, despite the mask, she could

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

the moment