Too bad we can't see stars in Aincrad.
This scene is not too bad either.
I've never seen a shooting star, but I also rarely go out in the real world.
Eh? Asuna, a home-based child type?
Hey, Kirito, don't tease me like that!
Near my place, there is a very nice little place to see it.
It's narrow but really good.
Then you have to promise me that one day we'll see a shooting star.
Yup. Definitely someday!
To do that, we have to get out of the game alive.
Yeah. When we're there, I'll give you a present.
In the year 2022, November.
Virtual games that utilize Full Dive technology,
using the Nerve Gear tool, the Sword Art Online game played by 10,000 people
has made its first launch, and its creator Kayaba Akihiko, made it so players couldn't logout.
The game of death that gets its players killed in the real world if they lost in the game.
In that awful situation, there were still players who raised their swords to finish the game.
There were some players who feared and ended their own life. There were also players who took the lives of other players.
Then, when the game was nearing its end,
in the year 2024, November,
There was one player who became a hero, completed the game, and freed the players.
In the end, with 4000 people as victims
and with the death of Kayaba Akihiko, the incident was closed.
The surviving players are known as SAO Survivors.
And they are now living normal lives.
Excuse me?
What's that thing that you're wearing on your ear?
What? You mean this? It's called Augma.
Welcome to Augma!
As you can see, these newly introduced objects have become very popular.
This is a new versatile device for the latest generation, Augma.
The tool called Augma is considered low technology
because it can not be used to perform Full Dive like the Amusphere.
But that's all wrong.
Being able to implement virtual worlds in the real world can bring many benefits.
There is a big difference between AR and Amusphere that allows users to enter the virtual world.
In other words, when compared to Augma, it works in the real world, which is a different technology.
That's correct. From the beginning, Augma was not equipped with equipment for Full Dive.
But users who often do body fitness and researchers even increased.
There is a game that uses this technology, Ordinal Scale.
One of the appeals of the Ordinal Scale game is the use the ranking system.
This game allows players to gain points from defeated enemies.
If players often play games, then their rankings will increase.
If the players collect a lot points,
they will get various services.
It's quite tempting, huh?
There's variety of them, such as electronic gifts, gift cards, tickets, discount shopping malls, and other attractive services.
It's quite popular for the young people, isn't it?
Makes you wonder what kind of crazy reward the first ranking player can get.
There is a drone that flies in various areas to bring up enemies.
And in the game, there is this popular character named Yuna.
She is an AI program that just debuted,
but because the look on her face and her words seem very human-like, there are rumors saying she is real.
Perhaps because of her mysterious nature, she became a famous idol.
Actually, I'm also a fan of Yuna...
Yuna's first concert has been scheduled for next month and the tickets are sold out.
I also use various ways, and finally I get...
In this way, Ordinal Scale will be more alive.
Hooray! I'm done.
Finally finished, Silica.
Nice help, Lis.
And now I've got 100 points.
Ah, we got a free cake service.
Lucky!
You guys are too busy playing games.
Even Kirito says that.
Even you say so, there are various stores we can get the points from.
It feels like a loss if we don't play it.
Actually, you do also want to play, don't you?
This tool is versatile, huh?
We can see TV anywhere, easier than on a smartphone, and we can see the weather changes quickly,
plus, we can talk with Yui directly.
Yes!
You like it, Liz?
Not really. But almost all the students in our school are already using it, right?
If I don't, I'll feel bad.
Sorry for waiting. This is your bonus.
Ah, I want this one.
This tool can also tell our likes.
Deep learning technology, huh? It's amazing.
Unlike someone who is afraid to wear it, anyway.
That tool can also display data about the content of the food in front of you.
Liz-san! What's wrong?
*Lisbeth: How many points do you still need for your goal?*
*Asuna: About halfway there~~~*
*Lisbeth: You sure are lucky you can't work part-time, princess lol*
*Asuna: Geez! That's not it*
*Lisbeth: I'm looking forward to your present for Kirito!*
*Asuna: Yeah, I'll do my best!*
Asuna?
I had no idea that most of our students at our school would be watching Yuna's first concert.
Going to the concert is a school subject?
Right. The school is weird.
It's a good thing for Yuna fans like you, right?
I'm not like that, anyway.
Yesterday you were very smoothly singing the song when we went to karaoke with Suguha, remember?
Hurry, let others listen to it too!
You were great.
That's right. Kirito, you are also going to her concert, aren't you?
Well, actually... I'm not a fan of it or anything.
Let's go together!
Well, if you insist, sure.
It's true, it's a very interesting tool,
...but I still prefer Full Dive.
Is that so?
I've been using it for three years, afterall.
You're not gonna tell us you want to go back there, are you?
..Oh, yeah!
Speaking of Aincrad, the circulating rumors seem to be true.
Rumors about the appearance of SAO bosses in the Ordinal Scale game, that is.
Oh, you mean that mysterious fight event.
Uh, are they holding a promotion?
I've got no clue...
The place was also kept secret until the last moment.
People with short legs like us can't get there...
What should we do?
Heh?
If only we could move fast...
Kirito...
Looks like we still have time.
The place is only 30 minutes away, but it managed to collect this many people already?
That means there will be a ton of players who will gather here.
You're late, Kirito!
Oh, you're with Asuna!
If Kirito hadn't shown me the way, I wouldn't be here!
Also because I beat him in rock-paper-scissors.
Huh? Well, whatever.
All right! Let's show our greatness to Asuna!
Yeah!!
Kirito-kun, it's time.
Yeah.
Ordinal Scale, activate!
That's...
The Samurai Lord, Kagachi - Aincrad's tenth floor boss!
A boss from SAO is really here.
In here, we can't use Sword Skills,
but the pattern of his attacks must be the same as they used to be.
Wow, it's Yuna-chan.
Is everyone ready?
Well then, the fight's about to begin!
Music start!
All right! Yuna has started singing!
We'll get a special bonus buff!
I'm shivering!
Are you scared?
He's huge, isn't he?
Well, Kirito?
W-Wait! Stay back! Stay back!
Hey! You know if your HP reaches zero, then you're out!
Of course I know!
It turns out the gun is not very useful, huh?
But attacking him up close is pretty scary.
All right! We will also take a lot of bonuses!
Yeah!!
Got you!
Nice, thank you!
Tank!!
Here I go!
Good, there are eight people.
I feel so sluggish... It's definitely not like a VR game..!
He's moving over there!
Kirito-kun!
Just as I thought, it's really difficult..!
You just lack exercise, don't you?
I'm just getting started!
...What is he doing?
I'll get the last attack bonus!
Oh, no!
Superb!
Rank two?
He will attack again! Fix the formation and follow me.
Oh, great job!
All right!
All right, me too!
Hurry up, get away!
All right!
Switch.
Go!
That was awesome!
Yeah!
Congratulations for defeating the boss monster! Enjoy the service points!
This time, I will give extra gifts to the most hard-working players.
You're the MVP here. Congratulations!
Okay, see you later.
Good work, Asuna.
The second-ranked player, huh? He's amazing at this.
My rank went up just by beating the boss.
So it's very different from what we had in SAO.
If everyone knows, it'll shake things up.
Huh? Kirito's rank didn't go up as fast, it seems?
Shut up, I will give you this one for defeating that boss.
Take Asuna straight home, okay?
I know!
If you are taken to a strange place, just call me.
I'm definitely coming to save you!
Alright!
Woah, there are idle items in a place like this.
Aren't you the guy from earlier?
What? Inviting me to a duel to fight just for the item?
Even though you are the second-ranked player, watch yourself.
I'm not defeated that easily.
Well, despite the pattern of the boss' movement already being known,
because I used my own body, now it's all sore.
I was surprised the boss could be beaten with just a few players.
Me and Asuna fought it once.
But the other players seem less experienced, so the fight felt very heavy.
Even Kirito got his butt whopped, you know?
I'm just not used to AR combat.
Ah, and there was also Yuna, who encouraged us. Her final gift...
Eh?? Onii-chan met Yuna while fighting the boss?!
Is it true?!
Kirito!
Onii-chan!
I was satisfied, even though I didn't see the concert! Even I miss out on Yuna's concert tickets, anyway.
Ah, when I was working on a mission in Ordinal Scale, I managed to win a ticket.
Me too.
Eh?! Lucky you!!
Alright, I know...
I'll give one later, okay...
I'll give one to Leafa, too.
Hooray!
Ah, but next week I have a special kendo club trip...
Anyway, how did they do that? They actually brought a SAO boss to show up in an Ordinal Scale event.
It seems a bit suspicious.
Hmm.
In addition, the company behind the development of SAO, Argus, no longer exists.
Are there any players who are aware that it was a boss from SAO?
They probably didn't know.
I think we're the only ones who know about the boss' movement patterns.
Switch.
What about you, Kirito?
Yes, Asuna is right.
But if there are a lot of SAO bosses popping up in this game, sooner or later, other players will surely be aware.
The points are also very high.
Aincrad may be resurrected in the real world.
But this is not life-threatening like the Nerve Gear, right?
Maybe you're overthinking it.
Anyway, Yui... if you notice anything weird, please tell me.
Yes, Papa!
If I can fight with Yuna, I want to come too!
Me too!
This time, I'm definitely going to ride Kirito's motorcycle...
If possible, I hope there's an event that can accommodate more people.
For you, beautiful girls, we Fuurinkazan's will rent a car! So you can all relax.
We're even more worried now, you know!
Huh, no way...
Yuna-chan.
What's up, Yuna?
What is this thing?
It's proof that everyone likes your song.
Eh, really?
From now on, it will be collected a lot.
Thanks to all these people.
Then I'll go first, Onii-chan.
Okay. See you later.
Are you still wearing that?
Well, there's a lot I need to learn. I got carried away.
Looking for info on the university is good, but it's nice to exercise so you won't be rigid.
Okay, okay. I'll go change, then. Please bring back souvenirs...
Ah, you better use this too, onii-chan.
There's even a coupon to join the gym.
See ya.
There's only AR everywhere, huh?
Link Start!
Oh, Asuna, you're here, too.
Hello, Kirito-kun. Did Leafa already leave?
Yes.
Sugu has left for her club activities.
You must feel lonely.
That's true. Because no one will wake me up in the morning.
Gee!
You can't be late to eat!
Yeah. Well, I'm used to eating by myself.
I got worried. When you're too focused, you forget to eat.
Papa's daily menu is especially spicy, anyway.
Good, if I don't have to cover it up.
Kirito-kun, about our conversation yesterday, my mom wanted to see you.
Ah, sometime soon, is it?
Yes.
An event quest for ALO has been announced.
I see.
In this world, there's only 30% of players logged in, Mama.
Everyone is definitely playing Ordinal Scale.
That is true. But I'm sure they'll come back later.
Yeah.
Hey, Asuna there are rumors saying that the boss SAO will appear at this location. Will you participate?
Hey, Asuna! Over here.
Sorry to call you this late.
Have you been sleeping?
No.
I just finished a bath, then I rushed here.
Huh? Some of them haven't arrived yet?
Ah, there is one member who can't be reached.
When everyone's here, we'll go.
You can head on first.
Well, if you're late, I'll take all the points for myself, Klein-san.
Please don't do that, Asuna..!
Is everyone ready?
In that case, the battle will begin!
Music start!
Eh! Yuna is already up in the stage!
We have to hurry.
Damn, he still hasn't replied to my message.
If we don't hurry up, our prey will be...
No, this time, you guys are the prey!
Why is this one also here?
This is great. The takeover group is not to be underestimated.
But... I'll show you the difference between VR and AR in the real world.
Neat!
Hooray, got a bonus!
In VR, there's no pain like this, right?
Damn you! What are you doing?
Hey, hey. Is that all you've got?
Let's have some fun.
Here.
You dropped this.
Open your eyes!
That movement was...
It's about to attack again! Shield users, taunt it in formation, quickly!
There will soon be a chance to attack! Target the wings!
Uh, yes!
When it falls, we'll attack it together!
All right!
Fire!
Charge!
You are great!
Nice leading!
Have you ever played a similar game?
Well, thank you.
You again, huh?
Congratulations!
That's too bad.
But see you later, Asuna.
Asuna, the Lightning Flash.
With a sense of fear of death in Ordinal Scale, it shows that this is a true MMO game.
I will show you real strength.
Today, in the news: AR games are really popular lately.
There was event that presented a boss from Aincrad's game, Sword Art Online.
It seems like you could get a lot of points from defeating it.
In addition, there is also Yuna, who appeared there in person.
I want to improve my rank and meet her!
Calm down... Other than that, because of the incident that happened to SAO players,
there are many others who hate games based on Sword Art Online.
That's right. It was like a big wave that suddenly appeared.
Therefore, because of there being a game bundled with the Augma,
the numbers of logged-in players in ALO and GGO have dropped dramatically.
Maybe they're bored of VR games?
It's still unclear,
but we've managed to connect with players who have opinions about this decline.
Please!
I follow the competition between players in ALO to find a fun opponent,
but if I participated right now, I would easily win.
But you lost in the last tournament, didn't you?
We're worried about this place, so we do not wish to leave.
In the Sylph region, the number of online players has dropped dramatically and, unfortunately, we cannot follow the next event.
But I'm not worried, at all. They will all definitely be back.
Where is Fukaziro? And to think I've bought a cool grenade launcher for him.
Leafa-chan!
Come back!
We are having technical difficulties.
Lastly, there's a big announcement! Please!
Everyone, good evening!
Only four days until the concert begins! Everyone, look forward to my concert!
Good morning, Papa.
Morning, Yui.
Where is this?
Ah, this is the place Asuna talked about yesterday.
Mama is trying very hard, yes.
It seems so.
Papa, what's this sign?
That's the day I promised Asuna we'd see the shooting star together.
Ah, it must look pretty. I also want to see it.
Of course Yui can go.
Hooray! What shirt should I wear?
I promised Asuna when we were still in SAO.
There...
That's right, Papa. While you have time, you should practice Ordinal Scale!
Mama is worried about Papa's health.
You need to show her and everyone how cool you are!
Ordinal Scale, activate.
It still feels way too different.
The movement is too slow.
The virtual world is indeed far different from the original.
Papa should be diligent and practice!
Yui, it's true that...
I'm sorry..!
Who are you?
Yui, did you see that?
Yes.
No NPC identification, huh?
She's also not a player.
Well, then could she be a ghost of AR?
That's very unlikely.
Right.
Anyway, it looked like she was saying something.
Her lip movements looked like she was saying "find me", Papa.
Huh?
Kirito-kun, sorry to keep you waiting.
Forgive me for going to the event without you.
Please, don't worry about me.
So, in that battle, were there another SAO Survivors there?
Yes. The number-two player.
Eh, he's one?
I think he is a former member of the Knights of the Blood Oath. Maybe...
Maybe?
But while in SAO, he wasn't like that.
In SAO, he was very diligent to defeat the common enemy,
but he never followed the boss conquests due to fear of dying.
His style of play is very strange.
When you see it playing like that in an AR game...
He's like a top class player.
Did you talk to him?
No.
I don't know if he'll be happy or not.
But, since we're from the same guild, I'm still curious about it.
That's the former Vice Commander, for you.
Come on..!
Hey, Asuna. Has there been any news about ghosts or anything like that?
Oh, stop that, Kirito-kun!
You know I can't stand that, right?
Ah, that's true...
That's right, Kirito-kun, about our appointment... I accidently told mom that I'll go with you.
Um, yes.
Uh, so that means...
But, it's okay, we still have to prepare everything.
Yes, you're right.
Papa! Mama!
I got something!
Everyone, look at this! Until now, there are many bosses out at 21:00.
Here is the place where Mama and Papa fought with the Samurai Lord.
And this is where Mama fought yesterday.
I will also show data on other bosses.
Then I will combine it with a map of Level 9 in Aincrad.
This is...
This place is very similar to the appearance of the boss Aincrad map.
More precisely, the monsters appear following a pattern on the map
with this place, the appearance of the next boss can be predicted.
Tonight, I predicted the emergence of monsters near the Shibuya station.
If the place is already known, I can also follow!
The event's at night. Is it okay for you to go?
If it's okay with everyone, it'll be fine, relax.
My parents also will not protest because I play with AR.
Alright, then.
I have to work, so I can't go.
Oh, Kirito, aren't you going?
Ah, I don't want to.
What? Do you still not like AR?
I'm busy.
Guess it can't be helped.
Bike...
Alright! Let's show our cooperation to Yuna!
By the way, where's the Klien?
Don't know. Either way, wasn't he playing Ordinal Scale?
Yes. Yesterday, he asked me to come to the event, but in the end, he didn't join us.
I assume it's because his friends weren't all gathered.
The AR game has to move your whole body too, so it's very inconvenient.
The meeting place should be determined before seeing the shooting star.
Alright, then. Tonight, let's party.
Yui. Don't tell anyone about us seeing the shooting star.
Yes, Papa.
Sorry.
Well, anyway, can you give me info about boss' location?
Okay, leave it to me.
I can't contact Klein. Do you know anything?
Hello, Kirito.
Oh, Asuna. Please, wait a minute.
Apparently, you just use pasta, huh?
Just for today. When I saw the recipe book, that's all it was.
Well, you have to pay attention to your nutrition!
Then make me Ragout Rabbit Stew again.
That's hard. But if I find the ingredients, I'll make it!
Ah, yes!
I'm looking forward to it!
Hey, Kirito. About the ghost you were talking about...
I'm wondering if it's true now.
I found out some information later on.
This isn't confirmed, but there are some players who sometimes see a person wearing a white robe.
I-It that so?
Are you saying you saw them?
How could it be?
Maybe those people just saw it wrong and it turns out it's just an NPC.
You might be right.
Oh, right. There's also a lamp that can still be used here.
Ah, thanks! I'm glad I can go to your house.
Greet my daddy.
Ah, yes.
I can't wait
to watch the stars.
Furinkazan guild leader, Klein, huh?
We've been collecting quite a lot, haven't we?
That's right.
But the main dish is still not ready.
Are you interested, Yuna?
The letters are hard to read. Is that a complicated book?
No, it's just a reminder of my past.
"If I draw my second sword, is there no player who can stand a chance?"
What's this? So cool! Eiji, quickly, take a look at this one!
Finally, we meet!
Were you looking for me?
It turns out you're not a ghost, afterall.
Who are you? Do you need something from me?
Hello.
Ah... I finally managed to reach you.
Oh, sorry.
There's no good reception here. What's wrong?
It's about Klein. It turns out he got sent to the hospital, yesterday. He said he broke his arm.
What? Did he get into an accident?
I do not know for sure, but he got into trouble when playing Ordinal Scale.
Is that so...?
Explain the details to me, later.
Sure. Just be careful out there.
Papa...
Yuna is going to show up tonight, right?
Silica-chan, what do you think about Yuna? Do you think she's just a program or a real human being?
I do not think she's human, but I think she's not just a normal AI.
True. If she can sing like that, it's impossible for her to be human.
In other words, you do not like my singing style, huh?
Eh?
That's not what I meant.
I don't want to go to karaoke with you anymore.
Sorry, sorry. Forgive me!
It's about time.
Are you all ready?
The battle's about to begin.
Music start!
Yuna!
We're lucky!
All right, let's fight and collect some points.
This attack was far from what I had expected!
Just like we planned.
If we keep it up like this, I might die!
Your group contains only women, but you all are awesome!
We won't lose either!
Alright, let's compete!
Ordinal Scale, activate!
Who is that girl, really?
You are a former member of the KoB guild, Ketsume Kishidan, Nautilus, right?
Do not call me by that name, Asuna.
Eiji?
Looks like you're pretty good at this game.
I'm different from the old me.
You also seem to have changed a lot.
Is that so?
Yes.
A lot happened back then.
Isn't that...
Here I go...!!
It's time.
Get over here!! It's vulnerable!
What?
Is something spawning again?
Pina!
Well, then! Thank goodness..!
Pina, did you come to save me?
Silica, come over here!
Papa, it's the high level boss monster that occupies the 91st floor!
The boss from Floor 91?!
Damn it!
Pina, what are you doing?!
Sorry-
Silica!
Silica-chan!!!
Asuna-san! Hang in there!
Asuna!!
Are you alright?
You...!! What are you doing!
So sad. The strongest knight in the VR world turned out just like this in AR.
What did you say?!
Hey! Where's your player etiquette?!
Too bad!
Good work!
Wait, what about the bonus?
Hey, wait! So you guys didn't come just to save Asuna, afterall!
Asuna, are you okay?
Unfortunately, tonight turned out like this.
I'm sorry, Asuna-san. It's because I was careless...
You were pushed by the second-ranked player, right?
What does he want?!
Yeah.
But Asuna was great. The former Vice Commander did a good job.
What's wrong?
Asuna?
Um, it's nothing.
I see. Let's go home.
Yeah. Are you sure you're okay?
C'mon, let's get you up.
Well then, see you tomorrow. Good work.
Kirito-kun.
What wrong?
Do you remember the moment when we first met?
Of course, that's when we were fighting a second-floor boss in Aincrad.
Hm, yeah.
You invited me to join your party, Kirito-kun.
That's right. Come to think of it, I still wonder how that could even happen.
Look, the lake is visible from up here!
I can't see it!
Kirito-kun! Don't go by yourself!
Kirito-kun?
Kirito-kun!
Who are you?
I'm...
A dream?
Kirito-kun!
Kirito-kun...?
Impossible. Why?
Hello.
What's going on?
It's way too dark like this.
Sorry, Kirito-kun, for calling you this late.
It's okay. Anyway, what happened?
When did we start living here?
Uh... We've bought this house during SAO's time. It might've been two years since then.
...I see.
Asuna?
As I thought, I can't remember.
Remember what?
The incident at Aincrad. I can't remember anything.
About meeting you, about our battles, about this house.
W-What are you talking about, Asuna?
You're kidding, right?
As time went by, I realized I lost my memory of SAO. It's gone.
I can't show you in great detail, but there seems to have been a process of memory scanning on Asuna's brain.
Memory scanning?
So that only applies to memories of the SAO era, then?
But how can that be?
In retrospect, a strong memory of the events in SAO,
it could be the key to a gateway of memories,
and if used, the memory can evoke an image.
Lately, there has been a lot of incidents on this case.
Maybe it's just a coincidence,
but everyone who experienced the same case also followed the AR game fight event.
In that case...
Augma's the cause?
That's still unclear.
Is Asuna going to be okay?
For now, there is no interference with her brain.
Probably because of the scanning effect, some of her memories were erased.
But I cannot say how much more memory will be lost.
In other words, is it possible that all her memory will disappear?
Sorry, Kirito.
It's okay. You still remember what happened lately, right?
Yes.
The incident in SAO is indeed shocking, isn't it?
You can surely remember it.
Asuna?
What's up, Asuna?
Asuna!
How do you feel?
Sorry, Kirito-kun.
It seems I still can't remember it.
I remember the moment when we bought this house in ALO,
but I can't remember when we did it in SAO.
Mama. I'm sorry, Yui-chan. It was our precious time together, too.
I'm going to find out what happened with the Ordinal Scale game.
There must be a way to recover Mama's memory again.
Yes, thank you, Yui-chan.
Even though I can't remember it, I still feel that I've lived in this house with you and Kirito-kun... haven't I?
Yes.
I will make tea for you.
I will also help.
No, I'm just fine. I want to change the atmosphere.
Now I'm stronger than the Lightning Flash and the Black Swordsman.
Ordinal Scale is amazing.
Soon, I'll be able to fulfill that promise.
Hello?
How are you doing?
As you can see.
Sorry to make you worry.
Klein, do you feel like something's different?
Can you remember what happened in SAO?
When I try to remember it, my head feels very dizzy.
Well, but I don't think it's a beautiful memory anyway.
I thought I'd just let it go.
Welcome to Augma!
Damn it!
Scan the rankings of Ordinal Scale players!
Hey!
S-Sorry.
Let's go.
Yeah.
I do not know if this was an accident or if there's a mastermind behind all of this,
but it is possible that this incident will continue.
In other words, other SAO Survivors might lose their memories like Asuna did?
If I lose, then my memory...
If my memory disappears, will my relationship with Asuna work as usual?
Papa, sorry.
I could not find a player named Eiji.
If I just rely on a list of players, I can't find useful information.
I see.
Get going, Papa.
I will compile data from each battle and seek clues!
Yes, I know.
I'll leave it to you, Yui.
All right!
You look well.
Sinon, why?
If fighting the boss can harm others, then I'm in the exceptions.
But this is really dangerous.
If you get killed by the boss, then you might end up like Asuna.
Don't worry.
I'm not an SAO Survivor. If there's a memory scan, I'll be fine.
Right, Yui-chan?
True, that's how it is.
It's still uncertain...
If you're so worried about me, then protect me.
Papa, bring Sinon with you!
Ordinal Scale, activate!
Is that the 18th floor boss, Dire Tusk?
Wasn't it supposed to be the 13st floor boss this time?
This time, there are different bosses that will appear one by one.
How redundant.
In addition, the spot where the bosses spawn are random!
That's really Dire Tusk..!
Nice!
We must work together.
It'll go as planned!
This boss is careless.
Stay away!
It's getting started.
You're too pushy!
He didn't come here today.
You did great.
Sorry, you had to save me.
You have to pay for it with a cake at Ginza.
I have a coupon to eat Gyudon, so let's say we're even.
I don't need that.
Well then, take me home with your motorcycle.
Yuna?
Wait a minute! You really are...
Sorry, Papa.
I chased it down, but I was intercepted.
But basically, when a player gets killed by the boss, that player is scanned with some sort of program.
I see...
Damn it!
You got something to say?
N-No.
Look for it!
That's right!
Yui, can you remember the direction that the hooded girl pointed to?
Yes, what is it?
Combine that direction with the map of Tokyo.
A building in Ookayama?
Yui, what is it?
Papa, it's a building belonging to Touto Technology University.
So she told me go there!
I will look for data about the Eiji player at the University.
That person?
The figure behind the development of Augma, Professor Shigemura Tetsuhiro.
Augma?
Full Dive and VR are technologies from the past.
Not to mention, Full Dive is the problem itself.
To be able to play VR games, players have to break the connection with the real world and the risks are very high.
Of course, technology related to Full Dive is not just a game.
Communication, browsing, and data protection.
But all that are just a few examples of the information that can be collected.
So, instead of using a dangerous Full Dive, it's only natural that we move on to AR.
So far, does anyone have any questions?
Yes, you over there!
AR does not have the big risks Full Dive has, but do you think it's possible for it to also be dangerous?
Is that a question related to what happened recently?
No, but I am asking to know how deep the machine can explore the depth of information within a brain.
Full Dive technology is like turning an illusion into reality.
But what AR technology can do is turn reality into an illusion?
That's a question I will answer later. We'll leave things here for today.
Be honest. Do you know anything about the second-ranked Ordinal Scale player, Eiji?
I have no idea.
Is he not included in your class?
There are many students here.
Well, do you know about the Augma causing the loss of SAO players' memories?
Did Augma do a scan on the players' brains?
Did you hear all that from Kikuoka?
After an abnormality happens with the Augma, I can find out if I investigate.
If this continues, the Augma can be erased like the Nerve Gear.
Do you want to take the same path as Kayaba Akihiko?
What are you talking about?
If memory scanning is possible, then why question the loss of SAO player's memories?
There are many statements from various parties.
Do not all SAO players want to forget about that terrifying event?
If you have any other questions, just put them in the report.
Unfortunately, you do not deserve my free time.
Do you want to create a robot, professor?
Excuse me.
It is true that Shigemura has a daughter.
No, I mean he did have a daughter.
But she died two years ago.
Yuna?
I don't know if you're aware of this, but his daughter used the Nerve Gear.
She was a victim of SAO.
What does this mean? Actually, what's all this for?
Probably the same as the professor said. Erasing all of the SAO Survivor's bad memories.
Anyway, it's possible that the Augma can be even more dangerous.
Kikuoka, can you not contact Special Services to handle this?
We are working on it, but our opponent is a company with a big project.
If there's no solid evidence, we can't make a move. We need time.
There are many Ordinal Scale players who are SAO Survivors.
If they keep fighting Aincrad bosses, the players who lose their memories will continue to grow worse.
We will try as hard as possible.
Klein and his friends, who are being treated, also experience the same problem.
Instead of worrying about their memories, I was more worried about their bodies.
Kirito, do not go up against the bosses.
If your memory disappears, it's going to be a huge problem for us.
What's up?
Nothing, I just wanted to hear your voice.
I see.
Say, Asuna, can we meet up right now?
Hm?
Well, if you're not busy.
Yeah, sure. But I'm a little afraid of going out.
All right, then I'll go to your house.
I'm near Ookayama, so I'll be there in about 20 minutes.
Ex-Excuse me!
No need to behave like that.
There's no one else at home right now.
B-But, this is a first time for me. Oh, I should have brought something.
You don't need to. Please, come in!
There are some people who want SAO players to forget the horrible events from the past.
On the other hand, it sounds right.
It is true that there are many terrible and bad things that have happened.
But those two years in SAO are the foundation for the creation of our memories.
Eh, so this is the room of the smart girl people talk about?
But the atmosphere is very similar to your house in Salemburg.
Wait here. I'll bring a drink.
Sure.
Make yourself at home.
For tomorrow me.
I've forgotten to write lately,
but maybe I'll forget that I'm back in the real world,
so I will write down this feeling right now.
It's been four years since I met Kirito.
My time with Kirito is like a shining crystal.
If my memory disappears because of Ordinal Scale,
I make new memories with him, so everything will be fine, right?
We will go to Mount Saitama to see the stars.
But the memory of that promise may disappear.
Looks like Kirito promised me a gift.
Will he forgive me if I forget the promise?
I wanted to give him a gift as well, but I was not allowed to work.
Therefore, I want to collect as many points as possible and give him something.
I love Kirito!
If I get to forget Kirito too...
If this feeling also disappears...
If I cannot make new memories with him...
Just thinking about it makes me scared.
Please, myself of tomorrow, do not forget this feeling!
Don't worry about it, you may read it.
Asuna... Sorry! Sorry!
I love you, Kirito.
I love you so much.
Although my memories of SAO disappeared, this feeling won't!
Same here, Asuna.
I love you.
From the first time we met until now and and so on.
I promise, I will restore your memories. So believe in me, Asuna!
Yes!
Ah, there goes a falling star.
Hey, Eiji, it's going to happen tomorrow.
I will realize my dream of singing freely!
Yes, are you nervous?
No.
Not at all.
I can sing for everyone, so I'm very happy.
And I'll be the number one Diva!
Right. I will make you the most radiant in this world.
Hey, read the book again, Eiji.
Yes, of course.
This time, in what part of the story do you appear in the book?
I want to know.
None.
I do not appear in this book.
People who do not show up in battle did not deserve to be incorporated in this book.
Yes?
Darn!
You work too casually.
The police have begun to suspect.
Hurry up.
Okay, I understand.
I have prepared a map for the final phase. You'll fulfill that promise, right?
Of course, I won't forget it.
I beg. Also, Yuna began to show interests other than singing.
That is the effect of the samples we get. We must continue our plan.
I see.
Yuna, huh?
Where is this?
Is this a dream, or...
Dreams and virtual worlds are almost the same.
When you wake up, only the memories are left in your mind.
Memory?
Perhaps, it's all a dream.
Complete the game of death and return to the real world.
When you wake up, you're still in Aincrad.
Have you ever thought of that?
I've thought about it, but I don't want it to happen.
I see.
So you were also in SAO?
Are you the daughter of Professor Shigemura?
Are you still alive?
What can I get after sending me to see the Professor?
Why would the Professor take Asuna's memory of SAO?
What is the Augma for?!
I just want to sing. It was my wish.
What should I do?
What should I do to save Asuna?
If you want to save Asuna, then your current ranking number is not enough.
Now, the time is almost here. Get up!
A-Are you okay?
Y-Yes.
Are you playing that game using the Augma?
The game has been popular lately, but you have to be careful.
Don't get in trouble.
And that's it. So, it seems like Silica's blaming herself.
I didn't know all that happened. If only I was with you during the fight...
Klein was in the hospital, so maybe he was lucky he didn't come.
That Kirito... Even though he forbade anyone from playing Ordinal Scale, he still played alone.
I went with him, though.
Then, I better teach him a few kendo moves to help with that game.
Beautiful love between siblings.
Liz, we will all sing the next song together.
The concert will start tomorrow, so we have to be ready!
Quickly, hold the mic!
If so, what kind of problem might it be?
But, Asuna-san looks happy.
Is that true?
Hey, what's up?
Are you alright?
Just like before, this time the 20th to 30th floor bosses will pop up!
I will beat all of them with the fastest route!
He's... really receiving all the damage by himself?
Amazing.
W-What's wrong?
It's just a game, so don't get so serious.
It's just for fun, you know?
Out of the way!
Well, now. I'll give you all a special buff! Everyone, do your best!
Lucky!
Congratulations! You've finally learned how to play this game,
Black Swordsman.
You...!!
This time I'll give you a present instead of Yuna.
Wow, there are a lot of Yuna fans here.
I've sung too much my throat hurts...
You get way too excited.
Silica-chan, thanks for yesterday.
No problem, really.
But, unfortunately for them, huh?
Huh, where's Kirito?
He went to the bathroom a while ago.
I came, as promised.
I will take back Asuna's memory.
Do not pretend to be strong, Black Swordsman.
You're Nautilus, right?
A player who's afraid of death and avoids any battle.
I'm Eiji, now!
That was my past. You seem to know a lot about me.
I've heard it from someone who knows you better.
So, it turns out you're still not satisfied with the Lightning Flash, and now you're after Yuna too?
What are you talking about?
Well, it doesn't matter. But when you think about it, can you really beat a second-ranked player like me?
We won't know until we try.
You do not seem to be number one either!
Ordinal Scale, activate!
By taking advantage of my position in Argus,
I did give the Nerve Gear and SAO to Yuna.
I just wanted to make my daughter happy.
But because of my ignorance, my child was killed.
Yuna!
Heh... The hero of SAO really is different from the rest.
But can you keep up?
This is nothing!
In the end, only those who fight on the frontlines will be remembered by everyone!
Weak people like me and Yuna won't be remembered!
So, you were with Yuna in SAO?
That's right!
She also disappeared very quickly!
I know how weak I was!
Even though it's someone I love, but my feet still wouldn't move!
Yuna's brain was already in an irreparable condition because of the Nerve Gear.
But if I can get Yuna's memories from the SAO players,
after collecting and combining those memory fragments, through deep learning,
I can revive Yuna as an AI.
The number in the ordinal system is absolute.
The one who earns the first rank will be immortal.
Did you design that, Kayaba?
That's why you call her Yuna. Latin for number one, isn't it?
To match the Cardinal system functions used in Aincrad,
the coordination system is controlled by an ordinal number.
You have executed the concept of the system I used before the development of SAO,
and gave birth to a rake game.
It's true. Maybe I'm the one who would have once thought the same way.
But now I believe
that there is a power that can transcend the system itself.
Wouldn't it be nice if I took away your bad memories of SAO?!
Is this the source of your power?!
Shit!!
Just because I had a bad experience, it doesn't mean I'd lose to someone who rejects their past!
Now, tell me how to restore Asuna's memory!
Ah, that was fun!
It's too late.
There are many SAO Survivors who gathered here.
We will perform memory scans on all of those SAO Survivors.
All their SAO memories will be taken and then Yuna will come back to life.
What? What do you mean?
Well, it started.
Nobody can stop it!
I got this info from within Kamura, the Augma developer company.
Currently, there are many drones that float around the stadium and are connected with Augma's high frequency connection.
What does that mean?
There may be many people who will experience more than just memory loss, due to the scan.
Do you mean...
Right. It's like the Nerve Gear, affecting the brain and possibly causing death.
We will try to stop it!
Kirito-kun, you have to order everyone to remove their Augma.
What is this?
What happened?
Open the door! What's happening?
Asuna!
Asuna! Sorry to keep you waiting!
Kirito-kun!
Looks like we have to leave it all to Kirito inside. Let's hurry!
Yuna?
Daddy, stop this!
No, you are not yet Yuna.
I don't want you to bring me back to life!
Those are nothing more than the raw utterances issued by the AI program.
Just wait for while longer.
Daddy.
I'll leave the data collection program running.
The last scene will begin.
That was her last assignment, you are working well.
If you do a high-frequency scan, everyone here might die!
Be quiet, Yuna!
In order to revive Yuna, I am willing to sell my soul to the devil.
Even if... Even if I have to walk same path as that man,
I want to return to that time.
Move!
Not that easy, huh?
Quickly, look for surveillance cameras and find out where that person is.
With this, we will part ways, Kikuoka-kun.
I'm sorry. I lost to a player.
But we only have to perform the last scan.
With this, Yuna will then...
Yuna-san will...
There's still one final assignment.
Give up your memories of Yuna.
Huh?
Eiji, you were the one closest to Yuna, so that's only natural.
Now you'll have no business with her.
No way!
Didn't you promise me I could be with Yuna?
Goodbye.
Yuna?
Kirito, help me!
If this goes on, everyone here is in grave danger!
If the frequency calculation reaches 10,000, the scanning process will occur
and it will have a big impact on the brain!
Everyone!! Let's all quickly remove the Augma!!
It would be too dangerous if not removed!!
It's useless! All bosses who appeared in previous events forced players to fight!
Then how?
Go to that place I appointed yesterday!
Quickly defeat the strongest boss monster in Aincrad, Black Swordsman!
Now, then...
I'll release the Full Dive limiter on the Augma. Get ready!
The Augma can be used for Full Dive?!
The Augma is a Nerve Gear with limited performance.
Now, get going!
Understood!
You guys...?
Lets do it!
Yes!
Papa, do your best!
Yui, please take care of Asuna!
Kirito-kun!
It's okay. I'll be right back.
I will definitely save everyone.
Believe and wait for me, Asuna.
Kirito-kun?
I promise I will come back.
Link Start!
Is this the top of Aincrad on the 100th floor, the Ruby Palace?
I never thought I could see it after two years.
Agil?
Is this the monster who should be SAO's final boss?
Let's go!
Switch!
Damn it!
No way!
How can we win against that?
Sorry, Asuna-san!
You lost your memory,
because of a scan done to evoke memories of my former self.
My father brought the SAO monsters to give the SAO Survivors fear
and then run high-voltage scans on their brains.
It might cause irreparable damage
and it can even kill them.
N-No way!
Mama.
If I take it off, Kirito-kun will be saved.
But then Kirito-kun will not be able to save the people he wants to save.
Yuna-san, if you got killed in SAO, it must be because you left the safe zone.
You tried to fight a monster and tried to help clear the game.
I will also fight again.
Yui-chan, I'm going to where is Kirito-kun is.
All right, Mama. I'll catch up later.
Link Start!
Stop it!
Silica!
Kirito!
Silica!
No!
Run away!
Shit!
Asuna-san!
Silica-chan!
Sorry, this is all my fault!
You're still thinking about that?
Sorry, Silica!
Asuna!
Everyone, sorry that I'm late.
Are you alright?
I will also fight! I'll fight alongside you, Kirito-kun.
Yes!
Onii-chan, I'm sorry to keep you waiting!
Papa! Mama! I've called everyone!
It seems you are all having fun.
This is not a game!
Alright! In VR, I'm invincible!
This creature is huge.
They are...
There's no time to waste!
We need to attack simultaneously!
Don't worry.
Wear this!
This is...
Pina?
I reopened the SAO data storage for all of you!
And got Sinon an extra gift!
Alright, let's do it!
Cancel the magic!
Come on, Asuna.
Yes!
Missed!
Switch!
Now here's what I can do...
Success! We did it!
This way, the game will finally be cleared, Kirito-kun.
Kayaba?
But there's still something you need to do, right?
Why?
Why?! I was so close!
Yuna...
Thank you, dad. I will aways live in your heart. Until whenever.
Great show, Yuna.
Thanks.
My data is created from a small section of Aincrad's 100th floor boss.
By utilizing the machine, I was able to move.
But, because the boss has been defeated, my data will also be reset.
So, this is farewell.
No way!
I really enjoyed it.
Because singing in front of a crowd was my dream,
so there's nothing happier to me than this.
I will now return something I borrowed from you.
The event of memory loss is spurred by the fear of death.
But you managed to overcome it and fight. Therefore, you can remember it again.
You remember my dream.
Yesterday, there was an event where there were many Ordinal Scale monsters that appeared during Yuna's inaugural concert
and the organizers say it was a surprise event.
Also in the news: The Kamura company running the Augma has announced
that Shigemura, the mastermind behind the development of the Augma and Professor at Touto University, has resigned.
Congratulations on your recovery.
Are you alright?
Well, that's too bad.
It turns out VR is the best gaming media.
But you know you can meet a cute girl in real life if you play AR, right?
Nevermind that, the game isn't a tool to find cute girls.
Huh? Is that how you apologize to me? You wasted my valuable ticket.
What the hell's that for?!
Want to protest?
Come on, stop it, I brought souvenirs.
Right, where were you, anyway?
I went to Shimane. There was no PC to log in, but, fortunately, I was smuggling the Amusphere!
By the way, where's Kirito and Asuna?
They went somewhere, weren't you told?
There, there. What's the problem, right? Don't think of people who can't be here!
What the hell?
Even though his friend since the early days of SAO is finally out of the hospital! He really has no shame!
Today I will also take your share, instead of the ticket.
What's up with that?! Wasn't that a free ticket? Greedy bastard!
Why isn't there a quest in ALO that asks players to give a cute girl some company, anyway?
No way.
Isn't it really dark over here?
Yeah. Can you see it, Yui?
Take it easy, Papa. I can see it!
But the scenery I saw was all green.
I did not expect the three of us to get here.
In the end, I kept this secret from my mother.
Uh, a-are you gonna be all right?
When we get back, I'll meet her.
Asuna, do you remember? The promise I made while we were in Aincrad?
Looking at the stars?
Well, that's true, too.
I'm lying. I remember, anyway. Kirito-kun is going to give me a present, right?
Here, Kirito-kun.
Eh?
If only Kirito-kun gave me a gift. I feel embarassed.
Thank you!
This time, make sure you put it on my finger. So that we can continue that promise.
Ah! There's a shooting star!
Woah!
So cool!
In the second edition of [SAO Incident Complete Record] there was one sentence added: "There was a diva who encouraged swordsmen who went to fight... We must not forget about the players without a name..."
Sub by Ryusei x RedOne x Niq - Edited by Kame (Special thanks to gsimenas for the texting scene at the start!)
You needed me to come to such a place without telling me anything, Kikuoka-kun.
What are you going to make me do, right now?
Professor, the AI that you created,
has peaked my interest.
I feel like I could picture a place where the top-down type AI will arrive.
But I believe in another future.
Kayaba Akihiko.
Before Sugou Nobuyuki.
With my college student, Shigimura.
There is something I would like you to see.
Kikuoka, what is this?
Welcome to RATH.