An Extra’s POV

Tears.

In abundance, they fell from Rey's eyes as he heard those words from Alicia.

His eyes were wide open, encapsulating both shock and relief, leaving a gateway open for the bitter tears to flow.

Rey's knees felt weak, and before he knew it, he fell to his knees.

"I'm sorry for not telling you all this time! All of my reasons sound like excuses to me at the moment, and I know… I know I was supposed to say something, especially after you went and told me so much about you."

Not only did he passively deceive her, but he actively even lied to her.

And the result?

"Everything that happened to you… the tragedy that day… it happened because of me! If I wasn't so obsessed with trying to lead a double life, then everything would have played out completely differently!"

Rey's emotions were reaching the point of System interference, so he had to stop.

He took a breather, settled his heart, and continued—this time with a much lower voice.

"If I had been there that day… I could have… yet I… Alicia, I'm so sorry!" It was strange for Rey, who had so much power and authority—especially where he was coming from—to grovel at the feet of someone far weaker.

Any Elf who saw this would probably faint in disbelief.

But… this was exactly how he saw Alicia. She was much better than him in every department except for strength.

'I just got lucky, but… she's been an amazing person from the start!' He admired her and loved her at the same time—feelings that he intended to convey at this moment.

"Alicia… I actually… for the longest time, I've—"

"Rey, you shouldn't blame yourself for what happened to me—to everyone." Alicia cut him off right as he was about to confess.

didn't want his words overlapping hers, so

warm hands reached out to him, touching his cheeks softly from

up, Rey. Come

that very moment, his legs still trembling as he did so. His eyes remained fixated on her

you still so kind to me? Even after everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude his words due to the

instantly

this, though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild scowl. It wasn't

is the problem." She muttered, her eyes

'This world…?'

a lot you want to do here, and

and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she expressed

Rey felt bad, but he

have come to associate with this world have overwhelmed the both of us… don't you see

she was simply

was daydreaming

about it, and honestly, Rey… I want

was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The resolve was nearly

lips mustered as soon as she

could tell her his true feelings

be like with Esme all over again.' Rey was done trying to make others conform to what

no matter

if that's what you really want.' This time, the tears completely dried up, and he

something that could potentially get everyone

enough to drive

to be a few others like him who

instantly brightened the moment she heard the news.

all, it had to do with Alicia leaving, and also Adrien's plan—both of which weren't the most savory

positive through

Alicia." "Boo! Are you keeping secrets from me, mister? You just apologized

This one is different, madame. It's supposed to be a pleasant experience for you… like a birthday present, you