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.

his words overlapping hers, so

cheeks softly from both ends as she

Rey. Come

obeyed that very moment, his legs still trembling as he did so. His eyes

everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude his words due to the influx of emotions, so he let his expression convey the

got the message instantly and

Rey." Once she said this, though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild scowl.

this world that is the problem." She muttered, her eyes

'This world…?'

a lot you want to do here, and I completely understood.

sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she

bad, but he decided to keep

and all the other negative emotions I have come to associate with this world have overwhelmed the both of us… don't you see that, Rey? I know this isn't the right place or time to say

the sight of Alicia staring out the windows told him she was simply admiring the

was daydreaming about the world she had

think about it, and honestly, Rey… I want to go

had mentioned this in passing many times, but this was the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The resolve was nearly

understand." Were the only words his lips mustered

he could tell her his true feelings

point if she wants to leave. If I try to make her stay, it will just be like with Esme all over again.' Rey was done

selfish, no matter how

happy, Alicia. And that means I have no right to get in the way of your departure, if that's what you really want.' This time, the tears

potentially get everyone home—well, for those

enough to drive some people back home, but Rey wasn't

had to be a few others like him

moment she heard the news. "What is it? The

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

remained positive through

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

to be a pleasant experience