It's September 15, 2026. Kirito and Asuna have recovered quite well after all the Underworld stuff.
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Kirito was in his room when there was a knock.
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Suguha: Onii-chan, come on, Asuna's probably already waiting.
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Kirito got up and turned off his computer.
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Kirito: Yeah, I'm coming, Sugu.
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He grabbed his jacket and went outside with Suguha, where Asuna was already waiting.
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Asuna: Kirito, there you are! You know I hate it when you're late.
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She pulled him into a hug.
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And so the three souls went for a peaceful walk.
Meanwhile, all hell broke loose at Rath's place.
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Kikuoka: Higa, restart the server quickly, or the whole Underworld will blow up!!!!!!
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As he said this, there was an explosion. Smoke was everywhere, and when they looked up, there were five people standing there:
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Four girls and one boy.
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Maple: Where have we landed? Is this some kind of special quest?
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Sally: If we keep ending up in places like this, it must be because of you. These things always happen with you.
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Kasumi: Watch out, there are two people here.
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Iz: This doesn't look like a quest, guys.
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Kuromu: Don't worry, I'll take care of the enemies.
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He charged at Kikuoka, but when he reached for a weapon, he realized there wasn't one.
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Kuromu: What's going on???
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Kikuoka: Higa... I think we've done something we shouldn't have.
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Kirito Suguha and Asuna finally arrived at the park.
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Where Liz, Sinon, Rain, and Phillia were already waiting.
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Liz: There you are at last! I thought you weren't coming at all.
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Asuna: Oh no, just someone here was on the computer again for too long.
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Her gaze fell on Kirito.
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Kirito: That's not true at all... Okay, yes it is.
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Everyone laughed.
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Phillia: Typical Kirito, that's just how he is.
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Rain: You Asuna, Didn't Yuu......
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Voice: ASUUUNA
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At that moment, Yuuki rushed up and hugged Asuna.
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Asuna: Wow, Yuuki, are you okay? 😂
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Yuuki: Of course, I'm just glad to see you. :)
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Sinon: Oh man, Yuuki, you just saw her a few hours ago at school.
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?: Hello, there you are! Yessss!
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At that moment... Klein is also too late.
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Klein: Sorry, my dog ate my pillow.
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Sinon: You don't have a dog.
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Klein was about to reply when Kirito's phone rang.
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Kikuoka: Kirito, come to Rath quickly, something's happened.
Approximately 30 minutes later
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Kirito: You're seriously telling me that your server overload somehow opened a gateway to another dimension and that the five of them are now here?
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Kikuoka: Yes, that's exactly what happened.
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There was silence until Maple broke it.
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Maple: Are we stuck here forever?
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Higa: No, we'll definitely find a way to bring you back soon.
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Kirito looked at Maple.
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Kirito: My name is Kirito, nice to meet you.
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Maple: My name is Maple, nice to meet you too.
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So everyone got to know each other and talked until a loud shout rang out.
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Klein: AH, WHY DOES HE LOOK LIKE ME????
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Kuromi: Better question, why do you look like me???
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Suguha looked at the two of them.
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Suguha: Mmm, I do see a certain resemblance.
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It wasn't even five minutes before Klein and Kuromu were talking like two best friends, as if they'd known each other for years.
Kikuoka: What do we do now? We have to find somewhere to put the five of them up.
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Iz & Kasumi: We'll both go to a hotel.
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Klein: Well, I'm all for Kuromu coming with me.
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Everyone seems to agree.
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Kikuoka: Okay, then we just have to figure out what to do with the two of you.
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(Looks at Maple and Sally)
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Suguha: So, Maple, you can come with us. I have a spare bed in my room. That's no problem, is it, Kirito?
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Kirito: No, basically. I just don't know what Mom and Dad will say, but it'll work out.
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Sally: Then I'm the only one left.
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Asuna: I'd really love to, but my parents wouldn't allow it. They're very strict.
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Rain, Liz, and Philia were in the same boat.
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So everyone looked at Sinon.
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Sinon: Why are you all looking at me like that?
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Philia: Well, you live alone, so it wouldn't really be a problem.
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Sinon thought for a moment.
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Okay, fine, I'll take Sally with me.
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So everyone said their goodbyes and headed home.
Finally, Suguha, Kirito, and Maple arrived at the couple's house, where they were greeted by their mother in the hallway.
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Suguha's mom: Hi you two, there you are again! But who is that girl?
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Her gaze fell on Maple.
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Suguha and Kirito knew they couldn't possibly tell the truth. After all, no one would probably believe them.
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Suguha: Um, this is Maple, a good friend of mine. Would it be okay if she stayed here temporarily?
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Suguha's mom: Suguha, you know I don't really like this during the school year, but... It's okay, but it's bedtime at 10 p.m. Tomorrow is...
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Kirito and Suguha seemed relieved, and Kirito went to his room.
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And Suguha and Maple went to theirs.
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Meanwhile, at Sinon's:
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Sally: You have a nice apartment.
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Sinon: Thanks. Feel free to sit down. Are you hungry?
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Sinon Sally: No, but thank you.
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The two talked until Sinon suggested she log into Alo so she could show Sally.
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Sally: Wow, this is nice too... And wait a minute... I'm wearing my clothes from New World Online?
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Voice: Oh, you're here too!!!
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It was Leafa and Maple.
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Maple: Sally, there you are! Did you notice our clothes too?
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Sally: Yes, and I have the skills and everything else too. Weird.
Then Syrup and Oboro appeared and jumped into Sally and Maple's arms.
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Before anyone could say anything, a scream rang out.
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PINAAAA, stop! Where are you going?
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Silica came around the corner with Pina: Oh, hey Sinon, hey Leafa, who are these two?
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Sinon: Oh, hi, just two friends.
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Maple: Hello, I'm Maple, and this is Sally.
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At that moment, Pina went over to Syrup and Oboro, and the three of them started playing.
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Sally: That's so cute! :)
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Voice: Suguha didn't tell Mom you to be in bed by 10 PM. It's already 11 PM!
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Leafa: Oh, Onii-chan, I'm sorry. Please don't tell her anything. We'll log off right away.
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Kirito came downstairs.
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Kirito: How cute are they? What are their names?
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Maple: This is Syrup, and this is Oboro.
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Kirito looked at them...
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Kirito: What's the fox's name?!
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Sally replied: Oboro, any problems?
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Kirito: Ah, Oboro, sorry, I was thinking about something from the past, sorry.
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(He was obviously thinking of Oberon.)
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After that, everyone logged out and went to sleep.
Meanwhile, at Rath's
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Kikuoka: Good, Higa, everything seems to be fine in the Underworld. Nothing's broken.
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Higa: Okay, then we should go to sleep. It's late.
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They left the room.
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When the screen came back on:
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Voice: Oh yeah, I can smell it and almost taste it—so many sweet little souls! Hahaha.
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End of Chapter 1
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