"Martel is my family now. The reason why there is the current Martel is because Mr. Kamiyo does not think that Martel is just a program or AI, but has been cultivated by pouring love. So, let me say thank you. Thank you for loving me. ”“

Dr. Kamiyo blinked several times. Soon the expression will change to a smile.

"Yes, Kiritani-kun. Martel is not simply a show and AI, but has a real human nature. "Life, life, is it. So, it's my sweet child. So, please cherish it in the future."

Without hesitation, he nodded to Dr. Kamiyo. After that, Dr. Kamishiro approached my smartphone and peeked into the monitor. And my daughter from the computer world, once again shining into her eyes, clasping her hands together as if they were caressing her cheeks.

"Martel, you've got a really great family."

\"Reiko\"

"I don't know when it will be, but I'll see you again. Go see your world out there and say a few more words. ”

Martel's eyes were shaking. Tears were about to flow, but before they did, Martel smiled.

"Well, I believe you. Reiko I'm sure my mom will come back to me. ”

Dr. Kamiyo nodded again and slowly closed his eyes.

"Goodbye, Martel, I love you. \"

Dr. Kamiyo said quietly, slowly leaving the smartphone. When I couldn't get out of that way, I turned my face to Shino next to me.

"Mr. Aada, I only know until I've seen you."

"Huh? What's up? ”

"Kiritani is a great man. Therefore, you can also interact with peace of mind in the future. You will not continue like us. ”

After listening to Dr. Kamiyo's words, I felt as if my body was getting hotter. Indeed, my mood has not changed, and I have decided that I will not abandon Dr. Kamiyo and go to the grass of the computer world. He didn't say that, Dr. Kamiyo seemed to see through it.

However, the moment I realized this, I felt that my determination became even greater. I wouldn't be like Kayaba. I've been meeting with Shina, and I'm continuing to guard.

Then Shino said, and after a slightly surprised expression, the expression changed to a smile

"Yes! Kiritani Kirito is my proud lover! ”

After speaking. Hearing this, Dr. Kamiyo smiled happily and looked at Shino and me alternately again.

"Well, that's what I'm done. Thank you so much today. ”

After saying that, Akihiko Kayaba's lover and Martel's foster parent, Dr. Kamiyo, left the store. I kept staring at her back until I couldn't see it.

And even her back can't be seen, and it feels like the store is full of sounds all at once. Looking around, I don't know when a lot of guests came. It's been an hour and a half since the store opened, and rightfully so. However, when I talked to Dr. Kamiyo, I didn't feel the hustle and bustle of the restaurant, nor did I feel the smell of food and coffee.

While feeling the sound and smell, Shino and I both sat back in our chairs.

"What a good man, Akihiko Kayaba's lover."

"Ah, there are such wonderful people in the Kayakiba. So that person turned out to be the one who cultivated Martel. ”

Martel's emotions are so rich that it is impossible to imagine that he is an AI, with a human nature that can be said to be human itself.

Martel was able to get so many things mainly because of Ellie's basic design and the education of the staff of Kayaba and Agas, but receiving love from Dr. Kamiyo was probably the biggest thing. Because she poured her love, she had the current Martel. When I think about it, I feel that my gratitude to her has become stronger.

In this case, I greeted her daughter, who was shown on her smartphone.

"Martel, don't you have to ask for my contact information?"

Martel nodded deeply.

"I believe that one day I will see Reiko again. She said that she could meet and chat with Reiko directly. So, it doesn't matter. I don't think the phone or anything can convey what I want to convey.,Reiko is also busy with Reiko.。 ”

"Really? Although abandoned by the parents who raised you, aren't you lonely? ”

The next moment, Martel scoffed. It's a jaw-dropping laugh.

"I thought you were going to say something. There can't be anything like that. Because there are Yuu, Streya, Yupitel, and Kirito Shino. It can't be lonely. ”

Martel looked up, revealing red eyes.

"And, now me? Not Martel. I am your "demon" Lilan. My happiness is to be your "demon" and to be your strength. I haven't forgotten that, master."

The stern tone makes it impossible to imagine that she is the same person as the girl who likes to reunite with her mother just now. Martel returned to Lilan. Lilan has been like this since she became my "demon", and she hasn't seen her parents. I can't help it if I'm scared now.

"Yes, Lilan, you have us, I won't let you feel lonely."

"Ah, I know. I'm much happier now than I was when I was with Akihime and Reiko. ”

Immediately after, Lilan put her hands behind her back. The gaze is completely turned in the other direction.

"But, perhaps, because it was already twelve o'clock, I was hungry. It's time to eat. ”

"Is there no one around?"

"Everybody went to the pitch. I'm the only one here. Let me eat alone. According to the teachings of the father, when a person fills his stomach, he is willful and free"

Hearing this, the two of them smiled bitterly, and Lilan continued.

"Kirito, I finally got the time with Shino. How about starting a date in the afternoon? ”

"What? Appointment? ”

"I won't bother you, just take your time. You also have someone as important as Akihime. Enjoy time for two. ”

With that, Lilan ended the call without permission. I slowly moved my face - to make eye contact with the person I was missing. She looked at me as if she was waiting for something.

"Gee, after all that's happened, can you let me date in the future? It's like being in the Kayaba with Kamiyo-sensei. ”

So said stretch out my hand to her

"Well, let's go on a date, Kirito."

Answer.

I don't know what it was like for two people at the time. However, it must be a couple who is on a good relationship, and we should be a couple who have a better relationship than those two people.

Believe me, I started an important date with my lover.

\"Kirito En Westteymer Erin Round 03.5 ends\"

I always feel very noisy. Loud voices are heard.

When I opened my eyes, I saw a crowd. Men and women taller than me were busy. The reason for the noise seems to be that these people are right.

Looking around, I realized that this was a familiar scene. Since the Edo period, there have been several buildings that have remained unchanged, and the surrounding people are noisy in the hall.

Pedestrians on the road have something in common. Everyone was happy. Just like traveling and sightseeing are fun, everyone is happy and looks happy.

However, those people were still taller than me, and they couldn't see me and buried a lot of things. It is also difficult to be blocked by the people around you, and to look around. It's always the feeling of going to the crowd. There are people everywhere, and nothing can be seen.

So I've hated getting into crowds since a long time ago.

Click on the ribbon Shanghai Dream Sea Mist

Mixed in with the hustle and bustle of the people, a sound was made. Calling my name. Very nostalgic, warm voice. A sound that will not be forgotten no matter how long it has passed. When I looked back as if I had been invited, I couldn't help but be startled. Among the tall people, there was a man who stared at me.

He was certainly taller than me, and was characterized by long, black hair tied in a ponytail. On the head there is a large red ribbon with white patterns. People inadvertently wanted to hide that person, but I didn't lose that person.

"Sister?"

This I, Bailing Chalk Sea Dream Sea Mist Sister Bailing Chalk Mio Dream Cold Mist.

My most important sister.

I myself find the term "sister" very childish, but I don't want to use a title other than that.

Although she was about to be hidden in the crowd, her sister was smiling. As if glad to have found me, smiling. Only that one I understand.

"Sister!"

Without hesitation, I ran to my sister. I want to go to my sister right now. That mood always overflows in my heart and pushes me.

As soon as I ran, I hit someone. Several of them were bumped into. I'm the one who bumped into someone. So it is necessary to say "I'm sorry" or "I'm sorry". But I don't want to say that to the people I bumped into. Because I want to meet my sister, I want to fly to my sister's mood to become a reality.

My sister got closer and closer, and I finally reached my sister's place. Just like that, I ran like I did before I came here, and jumped into my sister's heart. I reached my finish line.

"Sister"

My sister didn't hate it and put her hand on my chest body. When you close your eyes and take a deep breath, the smell of your sister is inhaled, and the warmth of your sister flows out and spreads throughout your body. I've loved it since I was a child, but I can't help it.

"What's the matter, Haimeng, it's like this."

There is a sister's voice. Suddenly, I jumped into my heart, and I guess I was a little surprised. I replied by burying my face in my sister's face.

"Nothing. I just want to go to my sister's. ”

\"It's rare for Haimeng to say such a thing. \"

"Maybe. However, I would very much like to do so now. So more"

"Okay, I'll do this until you say Haimeng is good."

Warmth came around the head. I found my sister holding hands and stroking my head. When did you start being hugged by my sister like this? At least I don't have the memory of doing it all the time.

No, speaking of which, when did you start meeting your sister like this? When did you start talking to my sister and listening to that voice? It's been going on and on, and it feels like there's been a long time to be empty. I feel like I haven't had a memory like this in years.

"No"

That doesn't matter. I was hugged by my sister like this, so I didn't want to do anything superfluous. That's right. It's an important time for my sister. The importance of my sister -

I was thinking about it when I thought so.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang.

A roar like thunder.

It was an explosion of something grabbing the air and tearing apart.

It was so loud that I covered my ears in fright, and by the time I came back to my senses, I was already screaming.

"Wow!?"

In the next moment, the scenery in front of me changed. White wallpaper, brown floor, desk with computer in closet. Then I sat on the bed. The bed was a cotton mattress, the size of a person who could sleep in it.

"Huh"

This is my own room for Bailinghai Dream. The proof is that on the desk with a simple design, there is a ring-shaped machine that is used with a computer - AmUSFIA. In my room at my house. It is not a tourist spot.

\"Ah, get up, get up! \"

A voice came from near the waist. It's like a girl's voice through a machine's speaker. That sound all too familiar. As far as the eye can see, there are gray hemispherical machines.

The lens that had the camera in it was now looking at my face.

"Ahh

As soon as I saw the machine, I grasped the current situation. Now it's a dream. I was sleeping in bed as usual, dreaming. Then I heard an explosion in my dream, and it was the present that woke up in the form of a start.

The one who made that sound and forcibly beat me up from my dream was on the other side of this machine. I spoke to that being.

"Cotton Season Organic"

"Sea Dreams. Awake? I think the sound is good. \"

I sighed. When I think of my dreams, I even remember the sounds I heard. The thunderous explosion of thunder makes people want to plug their ears. If you use a loud voice, no matter how deep you sleep, you will get up.

Nothing but unpleasant sounds.

"What's the sound now?"

"'The sound of thunder as it falls at close range'. I found it when I was looking for it online, so I tried to press it. Although it is written that it is good for awakening, it seems that this is really the case. ”

\"That's why you called me up. \"

"yes, because I want Kaimeng to get up."

Pick up the smartphone next to your pillow to confirm the display. The time was half past five in the morning. Just looking at that number, I let out a big sigh. In this way, if you start the Wake Up app and display the scheduled time of wake-up, it will be 7:30 a.m. Woke up two hours early.

"The alarm clock is half past seven. I remember telling you that your day off is to wake up at half past seven. ”

"yes, today is not a special day. So I want you to wake up early. And waking up early is the virtue of the three texts, don't you think the result is very good? ”

I sighed again. Indeed, today is a special day. I've been looking forward to it since yesterday, looking forward to today's day. So I wanted to get a good night's sleep that day and greet him with the best performance.

However, it was completely disturbed by the kapok season.

"Ahh

Although there is a message that Kapok Ji said that waking up early is good for the body, it is a situation where the quality of sleep is extremely good. Waking up early on average-quality sleep can lead to sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep causes all the discomfort and can even lead to vicious diseases. Waking up early is something like the virtue of the three texts, and it's a thing of the past.

And the practice of the kapok season, there is nothing but pranks. Thanks to you, waking up can only be said to be the worst.

Plus at half past five in the morning, even mom and dad were still sleeping. I didn't even prepare breakfast.

"Really, I would have liked to sleep a little longer. Anyway, what time do you wake up? ”

Five! I've been excited since yesterday, so I haven't been able to sleep well. I can't sleep if I want to! \"

Said like a hilarious child about the kapok season. Maybe it's because I woke up early, so by the way, something happened to me.

Time is also time, so I want to sleep twice, but where does the sleepiness that I usually have when I get up in the morning, I don't feel sleepy at all. The Awakening Strike of Kapok Season seems to have quite high attack power.

And the dream is——。

"Ahh

I missed a small voice. I can still remember the dream I had just now. It's a warm and happy dream. I want to enter forever, I want to see the dream forever.

Although it used to be a reality, it is not a reality now, happiness.

If you look at it a little longer, you'll wake up in a worse mood – maybe this special day won't be the same as usual.

Thanks to the explosion of the kapok season, I had such a dream that shortened the immersion time.

In a sense, I was helped by Kapok Season. Although it is the worst thing to do, it cannot deny that fact.

Maybe I was worried because of my sudden silence, Kapok Ji greeted me.

"Huh, Sea Dream? What's wrong? \"

I looked back at the machine with the sound. In the middle of the gray hemispherical machine, the lens of the camera picks up the faint light and glows. A figure was seen on the other side.

She has a body about the same size as me and wears a white ribbon on her head, which is suitable for girls with short brown hair.

In reality, the person who can only speak through the machine - Konone's cotton season organic.

I held out my hand to the girl. Of course I won't touch the girl, my hand is sitting on the top of the machine. Still, incredibly, I felt the warmth.

"Nothing, thank you for waking me up."

There is no echo from the kapok season. Because it was across the machine, I didn't even know the expression, but a dumbfounded expression suddenly appeared on the other side of the machine. Kapok season immediately told me that that imagination was true.

"No, you're welcome! It's better to wake up early! ”

Because the noise is mixed through the speaker, but, obviously, slightly raises the sound now. I didn't seem to expect you to say such a thing to me.

"Well, it's just a wake-up call for me, and I won't tell you everything."

\"Huh!? I want you to say thank you to all. \"

"Isn't it time to even make breakfast? Or are you going to make my breakfast? ”

"Uh-huh, uh-huh"

Kapok Ji made a voice of remorse. If I were in the same place, I would have caught my face now. I can't do what I hate the most and I regret it.

In addition, Kapok Ji's cooking skills are lower than mine, so I don't know how to cook at all in reality. Because of this, I regret it even more.

"You can make it, breakfast! I'm a girl too! ”

"That's in VR. And which one has the better cooking skills? ”

The kapok season makes a "coo-to-goo" sound. You'll definitely remember how you are in the game right now.

\"Well, I'm stronger and faster than me! Am I called ALo? \"

Click Absolute Sword Insulator on the ribbon. Because it is said that he has accumulated skills in order to fight, he cannot cook or sew at all. This is true for both ALo and SAo. “

In the past, the kapok season was better than me. However, it is now completely arousing the refutation of Kapok Season. Although he said that he could win, he was rejected and completely said.

Maybe it worked, and Kapok Season whispered.

"Yes, but"

I used my hands to save the machine of Kapok Ji's eyes and ears and lifted it. Kapok Ji's slightly surprised voice rang out from the speakers.

"So, please stay with me until breakfast time. That's it, kapok season. ”

Kapok Ji whispered again. Soon after, he gave me a spirited answer.

\"Well, yes! \"

This machine is connected to a charger. I've been charging since last night, so the battery should be full. And thanks to the improvements of the Kirito SAo survivors, this machine can run for a long time just like a smartphone. A little bit of work time won't cause the battery to run out.

"Well, let's go out for a while. It may be just right to take a walk now. “

"Good! Walking early in the morning is good for the body. ”

I stared at the machine with my eyes half-open. Laughing a little mischievously.

"Basics? Small? If you come out, do it every day. Your body is necessary. “

Morning walks are not something that can be done every day. There are schools as well, but if you do something like that, you'll be exhausted every day. Kapok Ji didn't understand - thinking like this, Kapok Ji made a sound of noticing something.

"Okay, that! I'll be there in a minute, so let's take a morning walk together! ”

I'm going to fall over there. That said, even if it's something I hate, there's a lot of things in Kapok season that I don't hate. And Kapok Ji listened to the words of a sports lady, and it was a good idea to take a walk every morning.

"No, I'm very motivated, Kapok Season"

"Of course! I haven't been able to move for years, so if I can, I must do it! And build more muscle! I think it's good to take a walk in the morning! ”

"Yes. \"

"In that case, it would be nice for me to be with Haimeng. Haimeng, you're going to have a relationship with me, right? ”

In the depths of the machine lens saw the envious gaze. I'm Kirito for a short time.,Soon it's also the doctrine of wanting to sleep well.,I hate to be woken up early.。 Wake me up early every day, and to be honest I'm not kidding. So even the request of the kapok season wants to shake its head.

“”

However, the impression in my head did not allow me to do so.

Even if it's very early, there is a kapok season next to it, and you can walk in the streets and parks while chatting. When I think of the happiness at that time, I don't want to shake my head at the request of the kapok season.

As a result of me

"I'll think about it."

I can only answer bluntly.

Putting the energetic Kapok Ji's eyes and ears back on the bed, I said to Kapok Ji, "I want to change clothes", and then stood up in the closet wardrobe I went to the closet with me.

When I opened it, I saw that there were folded clothes for the rest day. I don't have running clothes and walking clothes or anything like that. So the clothes that usually rest will do.

I took off my pajamas, put on blue jeans, put on a blue t-shirt, and draped a black jacket over top. The sizes are larger than those used by children, but smaller than those used by adults. Completely adult clothes, too big for me.

I'm going to be an adult one day, too—I thought so when I was a kid, but I didn't expect to become an adult without being able to put on adult clothes. Who could have imagined such a reality.

After changing my clothes while thinking about something like that, I pulled out the elongated battery plug and socket from the hemispherical machine that lay on the bed. Just put the machine on your shoulder. Maybe it's because of the increased battery capacity, it feels heavier than before, but because the kapok season is by my side, it's okay anyway.

"So, I'm gone, Kapok Season. It won't fall halfway. Please mingle with me until the end. ”

"Of course! Ah, by the way, Sea Dream. ”

"Huh?"

"I forgot to say something important"

Tilting his head in the abruptly changing cotton season, the camera of the machine only moved for a moment.

"Good morning, sea dream"

I couldn't help but be stunned. At the same time, I remembered.

In this way, although I was woken up by the kapok season, I didn't get an important greeting. Then I forgot to say hello to Kapok Season as well. Maybe it was for this reason that I suddenly felt shy, but I immediately replied to Kapok Ji.

"Good morning, Kapok season."

I heard the "hey-hey" of the cotton season. I can imagine Kapok Season smiling on the other side of the machine, and I feel warm in my heart.

I wanted to go out for a walk like this, but there were people I had to say hello to. That person's thing Kapok Ji has also been conveyed, so there is no need to convey too much.

As soon as I walked out of my room, I took a few steps and stopped, trying not to make a sound. The room next to my room. I gently opened the door to that entrance and walked in.

The curtains were not closed, and the morning sun came in brightly. The furniture is arranged in a similar way to me, but there is no computer and no showbiz.

Moreover, no one is there. Everywhere you look, there is no one. Although no one is using it, it is a mess so that it can be used at all times. Thanks to you, there is no dust on the table and on the bed.

As soon as I entered a room like that, I looked at the table. The kapok season sitting across the machine on my shoulder also looked the same as me.

In front of the two stares, there is a picture frame.

It was a woman who had the same characteristics as me, the person who appeared in the dream.

With the quaint building as a backdrop, the two snuggled together with a smile.

A photo taken when we were still together, a photo from a long time ago.

I said, let her tell the woman who was there.

"Good morning, sister."

The sound disappeared into the room. No one replied. No one is listening, and rightfully so. But soon, the kapok season continued.

"Good morning, sister. I came out with Haimeng. ”

"I'm up a little early, let's go for a walk together."

"I'm fine today, too!"

I'm not here, but I have people who believe they must be there. Kapok Season also believes in this. After the two men greeted the man, I walked to the entrance door.

At that time, it must have been psychological

- Let's go. Sea Dream, Cotton Season——

sounds.

Today is going to be a happy day too—and while thinking about it, I'm going out with the girls I live with now.

"Cam! Hurry up, hurry up! ”

I'm running down the street chasing a girl right now. That city does not exist in the real world, only in the virtual world. I'm diving with girls now.

The name of the virtual world is "Sword Art Online". A place where you can use a machine called Amus Fia.

In the past, I longed for and wanted to go, but VRmmo has a name and content very similar to the world "Sword Art Online" that I don't go. The largest street in the world, called "SAo", is the "Town of the Beginning", where we live now.

"Ah, just wait a minute! Don't make everyone wait so long! ”

The girl running ahead of me glanced back. It's like showing off my speed, or laughing mischievously at my slowness.

The girl has long purple hair as beautiful as an iris and is tied with a red ribbon. She wears a light suit of purple and light design in a different hue than her hair, and has a fairy-like figure with petal-like red eyes.

Because there are so many features, you can't find them at all even if you are about to get away on the street. In fact, until now, although there were a few times when I was about to get lost, I found it right away. Than a girl who is not good at hiding anything, and does not hide her spirit - I caught up with Yuki and came in line.

Reaching out and grabbing it, Xiongji slowed down and stood still.

"Caught, didn't you say you don't need to be in such a hurry?"

Blew softly. He looked very upset. You don't like to be caught by me, do you? It's a normal thing.

"Because everybody's coming? Don't you want to go to the place where you made an appointment? ”

"yes, but it's almost fifteen minutes away. It's okay if you don't have to rush it. ”

"Isn't the seat at the big inn of 'the street of the beginning' filling up soon? Let's take a spot. I want to greet everyone as well as Kem, right? ”

The place we went to was the big inn of this "street of beginnings". We usually attend Kirito's party and conduct strategies together, but today we left Kirito and they acted. As evidence, check the list of friends, and you will know that the party captain, Kirito, has not logged in.

We logged in earlier than Kirito and went to the big inn of the "starting street". Today, our partner, who is different from Kirito, has come to this world.

After knowing that, the snow has been lively, and today also made me roar early and let me take a walk in the morning without a schedule. Yuki was unusually hilarious.

However, it's not just Yuki who has a high atmosphere, but so do I. Because I was looking forward to today, I told Kirito about not being able to party today the day before, and I also made a detailed date plan.

The meeting place with the friends is the large inn lobby of the "Beginning Street" at 9 a.m. After checking it the day before, we have today's day. However, Yuki, who couldn't wait, logged in at half past eight in the morning in the form of getting me involved and ran with the goal of the big inn.

"I'm really looking forward to everyone, but time flies too fast. In that case, it will be a long time to wait. ”

"That's that time. And I have Kem, so it's not boring at all! ”

Childishly grinned. Yuko \/Kapok always relies on me when he is in trouble. If you're bored, talk to me. And it's amazing that Yuki can't stop talking to me, and even though there are hours of waiting, it's really boring.

And what's even more incredible is that Yuki's relief from boredom is also effective for me. When I'm with Yuki, I've never been bored. It's because I'm aware of this that Yuki said that - I can't argue with it at all.

"Ah, yes, I'm not bored with Yuki."

Yuki grabbed the hand I had caught. The warmth of the snow, which can only be felt in an imaginary world, spreads on the palm of the hand and spreads throughout the arm.

"Yes! So let's go ahead and wait for everyone's business early. Arrive earlier than anyone else and surprise everyone! ”

The smile that does not hide the vitality appears on Yuki's face. I just watched that one recently, and I knew what Yuki was thinking.

Yuki really wants to welcome everyone's things. I didn't expect to meet you in this world, so I want to get there right now. Although Youji was tossed around, but because he knew that there was no malice there, he wouldn't be angry about what he said, and what he said and thought would be sure. - And so it is now.

I sighed through my nose at an unnoticed size.

"Got it, got it. Please secure a seat and take a fart. For everyone. ”

"It's decided! Then even the big inns are back competing! ”

"Huh!?"

Yuki suddenly let go of my hand and started running down the street again. Yuki has been running since he logged in, but it seems to be competing with me.

Although I remember the way to the big inn, there were a lot of people since the morning today. Depending on the situation, you may go the wrong way, and if you fall behind because of this and don't catch up with the agreed time, it is also a good place to put the cart before the horse.

"So, wait a minute!!"

I started running loudly again.

Yuki's state is very characteristic, and AGI adaptability is too expensive. Players with high AGI can get high agility and lightness, but the high AGI trait seems to be suitable for normal running as well. No matter how you run or run, you can't catch up with Yuko. I guess I caught up because Yuki slowed down.

I don't relax at the current speed, and I'm running with all my might, and I'm about to be unable to catch up with the low AGI.

In the midst of extremely unfair competition by taking advantage of the status gap, we walked through the park area from the vicinity of the transfer gate square to the shopping street area - and in the blink of an eye, we walked in front of the main inn.

The winner of the competition is, of course, Yuki, and as soon as he arrives at the big inn, he hits the door and happily says that it is the end. When I caught up with Yuki, it was about 10 seconds after that sound came out, and I was exhausted and out of breath.

Next to me, who was panting with his hands on his knees, Aruki showed a clumsy expression, and although he wanted to be angry, it was 8:50 in the morning if he confirmed the time. Caught up well with the appointment. If you walk slowly, you may not be able to reach this time. As a result, knowing that Yuki saved me again, I reluctantly got angry.

Then the two of us entered the big inn, and we were all startled.

In the lobby of the large inn where there are already many people in the "starting street", there are always many players and NPCs coming and going. But the number of people today is unusual. There were people, people, people everywhere, as if people were building forests.

Players are also gathered on the equipped tables and chairs, and no empty seats can be found.

Yuki's goal is well blocked. This was unexpected, Yuki looked very surprised.

"Ah, ah, there are more people today."

"yes. Because there are new participants gathered just like everyone else. Even then there are a lot."

Today is also a special day for us, but also for other players. Because of this, there are more people in the "starting streets" than before, and the big inns are crowded.

Although the crowded situation was taken into account, it seemed completely unexpected to this extent, and Yuko was hungry all of a sudden.

Just as I watched Yuko like that look around the store.

"Ah, I'm here! You two!! ”

From inside the store, I heard the voice of a hilarious teenager who was different from mine. It didn't seem like this to Kirito, but it was a very familiar voice to Yuki and me.

As far as the eye can see, many players find five players at the round table in the store where the seats are filled.

As soon as I recognized those five people, my heart was surging - I couldn't help but make a loud noise.

"Everyone!!"

The voice and Yuko at the same time. The two of them pushed the players through the store, and soon the permission of the five finally arrived. The five of them turned their gaze to me and Yuki, who had emerged from the group of players, looking very happy.

"It's finally here! I heard that this is the place where Kem wants to come! ”

"That's right, yes, you look in good spirits, better than anything else."

The person who greets us at the door is the first to say hello. With a tail-like hairstyle behind his head, and a mix of orange hair and red armor—taller than me in the real world, boy. At the time of ALo, it was Salamander, who was in charge of the avant-garde Jun.

"I'm happy to be here and enjoy it with Keim."

"Haha, Tyki's laid-back isn't going to change."

The next greeting is that the sand-colored hair and the body that should be a giant man, and the gentle thin eyes with a grinning grin are characteristic males. As a forward guard like Joon, he is Tage of Nome in ALo. The laid-back tone has not changed at all.

"There are so many women here. I always feel nervous."

"Talken, you can't accept the task if that's the case. Because cute girl NPCs have a lot of tasks when they have them. ”

A man curled up in a chair looked around at a young man wearing Marubuchi glasses with his brass hair cut into a polite parted hairstyle. In ALo is Reprakorn, the talken of a strange nature that is only unleashed against female opponents.

The woman who looked at Taken with a surprised expression accosted me.

"Talken, it's been like this since you've been here. ALo feels the same way, that's what it was like when I came here. ”

"Haha, for everyone, this is an unknown land. Maybe it's because it's different from ALo.,The state collapsed.。 ”

Light black skin with thick eyebrows, sharp eyes are characteristic, and with black and gray as the base tone - perhaps not to put it badly - the thief seals the black-haired woman who wears a costume like the sun, and spreads like the sun, does not change her usual state.

In ALo, along with Kirito, Filia, and Shupiger, is Springgan.

"The only one who is in bad shape is Talken? It doesn't seem to be like that. ”

"yes, I'm still in my usual state."

"It's better than anything. Seaweed is really adaptable. ”

I looked sideways at the excited smile as I turned to the last person.

Although it is aqua blue, it looks like it has only long white hair hanging down on both shoulders, and it is characterized by calm eyes and dark blue eyes. A woman who wears a dress like a white robe that wraps the luxurious body that Kirito's companions can't see—ALo is Ndiné like Asna and Diabel, and like me, she resumes her role as Hiller.

As soon as Sina and I made eye contact, she smiled calmly.

"This is the favorite place of 'SAo' Keim."

"yes, it's great that everybody can come."

After that, I watched everyone again.

Everyone is just like me. Immersion in this shaky diving environment for long periods of time is perfectly suitable. If you actually pick up a weapon, you can use the strength of ordinary players to easily defeat you. A guild that uses ALo as the event location and Yuki standing next to me as the captain.

"Sleep Night".

Those people are not ALo, but the scene of gathering in the big inn of the "starting street" of this "SAo" is even touching. Yuki also showed the same appearance while talking to everyone. Among them, Joon looked around and greeted me again.

"Then again, it's crowded. Is it always that way here? ”

"Not really. It's just that people who have logged in like everyone else gathered. ”

This VRmmo, "SAo", is not yet the start of an official service, but a closed beta testing phase. There are only a few players who can participate in this beta test by other people who have obtained tickets through the lottery.

Kirito and others, including me, got a ticket from Seven, one of the developers of "SAo", and successfully participated in "SAo", but everyone who slept here didn't get a ticket and became the shape left by ALo.

At the end of the ticket distribution, although there were many people who asked for more tickets, the operation did not listen in particular and stopped the distribution of tickets.

However, after that, there was also the sound of redistributing tickets, and the "SAo" changed. A redistribution and redraw of tickets for participation in the closed beta test was conducted.

Yuki and I, who didn't miss this opportunity, said that all the water lilies should participate in the lottery for the tickets, which actually made everyone move there.

- As a result, many players, including the trio who were supposed to be unable to participate in the "SAo", were given tickets to participate in the "SAo". Today, in anticipation of the official participation in "SAo", the data was converted to "SAo".

"Even so, 'SAo'. It is true that there is no magic, and the sky does not fly. ”

Tage, who was still in a leisurely tone, said. Indeed, this "SAo" is a game played with the same body as SAo and ALo, but it is completely different from ALo's movements and actions. If you come from ALo suddenly, it will definitely be a chaotic environment.

But I'm not worried about that. This is because you are all the fierce VRmmo champions who have played various games so far.

To show that evidence, Seaweed said strongly.

"However, it's a good place to be able to move your body more than ALo. And we were able to adapt to it right away. Right. ”

When it comes to seaweed, everyone nods and says "yes". It seems that everyone is going to get used to it right away. Relieved to see such a scene, Yuki showed an expression of what he had in mind.

"So, it seems like everyone got here before we did, what's going on?"

"It's so annoying, I finally came to Yuki and they were very happy \"SAo\". So everyone couldn't wait and logged in early. ”

After Jijun, Shina smiled. It looks like there's something hidden from us.

"Moreover, we are here for the first time, we are lost, and we want not to delay the time of the meeting."

The "starting street" is the largest street in the "SAo" and is quite structurally complex. Beginners are bound to get lost, and it takes quite a long time to reach the destination, that's the convention.

Although I told everyone the day before that it is easy to get lost in the "starting street", it seems to have played a big role.

After that, he said to Tarken with a half-hearted smile.

"But saved. Thanks to the original transfer point turned into a large inn. If you are thrown into the street, you don't know what will become of Talken. ”

"Hey, something's wrong! You won't get lost. ”

"Okay. Even if you get lost, don't ask for directions. For female gamers. ”

Tarken said "Ahhh I was relieved to see that. If you say casual words and laugh like this, this \"SAo\" is now a trio. Everyone looks good too. In that case, it won't be a big deal to start today.

Thinking like this, someone accosted me again. It's the pure who first talked to me.

"So, Captain, where are we going next? What was the game like in the first place? ”

I couldn't help but smile wryly. A third of the guild where powerful people gather. That leader is Yuko next to me. But for some reason, everyone thinks I'm the leader, not Yuki.

"Jun, the captain is not me, it's Yuko."

"yes, Joon. Because the captain is me. Please indicate to me! ”

Yuki looked like he was getting carried away no matter what. I guess I want to show my majesty as a leader. But contrary to what I thought, Yuki didn't feel the feeling of leadership. Probably knowing this, Shunya smiled wryly.

"No, no

"Ahh

Like being stabbed in the stars, Yuko is frustrated.

It's always me who formulates the trio's activity policy and strategy plan. Yuki, who was supposed to be the captain, didn't formulate such an operation and policy at all, but just swallowed the operation and policy I formulated. It's true that the intensity of Yuki is true, but still, there is no battle plan.

There is also such a thing, everyone in Water Lilies regards me as the de facto leader.

I was thinking about things like that in my head. In "SAo", beginner players usually head to the initial area "Rustria Steppe". Because in the area behind, the level of the enemy is very high, and there is almost no chance of winning.

Because of this, it is theoretical to honestly move your body on the savannah, fight the enemy, gain experience points, and target the next area.

However, depending on the player who has the strength in other games, there are also cases where you go to the latest area from the beginning. Because if you see the action clearly, you can defeat high-level enemies in the latest area.

"yes"

After expanding the map window, the place switches to the map of the latest area.

The newest area is the desert area known as the "Kurdisigi Desert". Because it's still being explored, there are places I don't understand everywhere, but it's mainly plant-type, scorpion-type, and lizard-type monsters that inhabit here. The level is mainly around thirty.

Because I have completed all the tasks, I, Yuki, Kirito and the others, who have reached the level of forty, have no choice. On the other hand, everyone who sleeps on the night just switched this morning, so there is only one level. Challenging the "Kurdissigi Desert" will only seem too early.

So far, everyone has been defeating all the monsters, so I think it's okay to fight thirty opponents all of a sudden.

Summarize the information in your head, start with it.

"The newest area has level thirty enemies. Level 1 people may go quickly. ”

"Huh? With our words, even a level thirty monster can be defeated suddenly. And then let the experience points explode, and increase the level in one go, isn't it faster? \"

It looks like a pity Joon.

Indeed, if you can advance to the latest area and gain experience points from the enemy, your level will increase by about 5 at a time, and you will be able to reach the forefront level in the blink of an eye.

But to do something like that takes getting used to it in this world. If you have just come to SAo, you must first adapt to the environment of the world.

"I understand your feelings, but first of all, understand the game well. I'll give a speech with Kem, leave it to me! ”

Yuko patted her chest gently. Although it is said that you don't want to do anything like that because you are not like a girl, Yuko's roots are like a teenager. It doesn't seem to have any effect. And as Yuki said, it is best to bring everyone to the initial area first and get everyone used to the body.

While thinking about the next thing, this time Shiina greeted me.

"That, Kem. Kem and Yuki are indeed doing a strategy with the rest of the guilds. Is it okay for those people to do business? ”

Sione is talking about Kirito them. Of course, before this moment, Yuki and I had already spoken to Kirito and said that we would act separately for the time being. So for the time being, you can play with everyone without any worries.

"It's okay, I've already contacted them, so don't worry."

It's time to respond to Shina. A window suddenly appeared in front of Yuki's eyes. Yuki was taken aback by the suddenness, but immediately put his hand on the window. Only Yuki with a special diving method can make a call. It looks like someone called.

I couldn't help but react to the last name in Yuki's words. I can't hear the voice of the character who is talking to Yuko. The caller's voice is programmed to only be heard by Yuko, and rightfully so.

Yuki continues while receiving the attention of those around him.

"What's the matter, the inspection starts at half past nine!? Is it a check today!? ”

I couldn't help but be taken aback. Yuuki, who usually forgets something that is rare, forgets something - something that is forgotten to be precise - as if it has already been done.

"Ah yes, yes. Today is an examination by a medical doctor. There's something happy about VRmmo over there, yes, I forgot about it before I knew it, and so did Kem? Kem too? ”

I was taken aback when I suddenly said my name. Yuki continued the call.

"I see. I'll tell Keim too. I'll go back now. ”

Yuki ended the call in frustration and closed the window. It didn't take long for him to turn to us, but that face became very apologetic.

"Well, everyone, I'm sorry, I've been checking since half past nine."

"Oops, did you forget?"

In response to Shina's question, Yuki nodded. It was a lot of fun to be able to play with everyone, and I really forgot important things.

"Hmm. I've been so happy since I told everyone that 'SAo' can be played with. It's been like this from the beginning, I'm sorry. ”

"It doesn't matter. Yuko is still a patient. Don't worry about us, didn't you say anything about Kem? ”

As soon as I was asked by the seaweed, Yuki walked towards me.

"Kem, I hope Teacher Zhimei comes. He said he wanted to talk to Kem. With me. ”

I'm speechless. It's not unusual to be asked for something like this. Yuki's words were also called by people with names many times. So, I don't hate to write off halfway through this.

However, I'm not good at going where that person is, anyway. I don't want to go if I can. But,That's it.,Yuki also asked me.,If I'm called by that person, there's no way.。

\"I see. If the teacher says something, I have to go. And, I have to see what you look like in the real world. \"

Xiongji nodded slightly. Again, I turned to everyone. The trusted warriors who fought together at ALo turned their attention to me and Yuuki. However, no one showed a critical expression. It's better to see me off.

"I'm sorry, everyone. I think I will definitely come back in the evening. See you then. ”

"Don't worry, we'll raise the level."

"This world will soon get used to it, so please go through it together at night."

Then Joon and Tage, and everyone around them nodded. Although it's very unwilling not to be able to play with everyone who came so hard, but since Yuko's current situation is the status quo, there is no way. I gently bowed my head to everyone and proceeded with the logout.

"I'm sorry, everyone. See you soon! ”

Yuki, who didn't know when he was going to log out before me, said this, and his whole body was surrounded by white light. When the light stopped, the figure of the "Absolute Sword" Snow disappeared from the Erin wheel, and I continued to let the light engulf my body.

Completely out of the nose contusion seasonally dry. I always feel like that.

After watching the trio's "SAo". Yuki and I are in a predicament of writing off. There is the thing of the inspection of the kapok season, and the kapok season is easy on oneself.

Even so, the date of the inspection is often forgotten in the kapok season, and there is a tendency to be naïve in the scheduled management. So instead of the one next to me I made a booking form, in case of kapok season forgetting, I will tell you.

But only today I forgot that there is also an inspection of the kapok season. I'm glad to be able to meet and play with everyone in "SAo", and the important things about check-ups are completely out of my mind. It's not just the cotton season that's bad. I'm not good either.

However, I also understand that even if something like this happens, it is everyone in the trio who will not be angry. This time it was the same, and everyone laughed and sent us out of the cancelled reservations.

Since we say that we will meet in the evening, we must invite everyone to eat something in the evening.

Then I wrote off, put the machine of Kapok Season's eyes and ears in my bag and left the house. I usually walk on my shoulder, but now the kapok season is not connected to the machine, so there is no point in sitting.

When I came to the street, the number of people increased all at once. As it is a break, it seems to be crowded. People block the view like trees in the forest. So I hate crowds.

In terms of lanes, although the number of people has decreased somewhat, I still don't like to walk near the lanes. Although I hate crowds, I also hate running cars, so I'm not good at it. No way, I mixed in with the crowd and walked to the station in the middle of the sidewalk.

Although it is the closest station to my home, it is about a fifteen-minute walk because my home is far from the downtown area. Even so, because it's a road you're used to, you won't get lost. It's less than the street, but you can get to several stations by crowded train.

Nearly an hour and a half from the time I set out, I arrived at my destination after repeated trains and hiking.

Yokohama Kohoku General Hospital is located in Mitsuki-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Although it is not that tall, it is a fairly long building. I was completely used to seeing the white façade of the building, which was as clean as a hospital.

However, it is not a good memory, and every time I come, I sigh and my feet become heavier. I don't want to go if I can, but the status quo is that I can only go.

The thing itself is new, and when you enter the entrance through the beautiful glass double door, the smell of disinfection peculiar to the hospital hits your nose. I feel like I'm used to smelling it, but when I smell it, I feel a little tightness in my chest.

There are figures of young people in wheelchairs and women holding mothers holding small babies around. Walk between those people and go through the formalities at the meeting reception. The names of the meeting subjects are two people. Because I was used to writing both, I finished it smoothly.

The nurse at the reception said the name of one of the people who was meeting him, and a female doctor came from the depths of the reception. It seemed to take me to my destination, say where I should go, and walk there.

The top floor of the central building, "Medical Clinical Room".

I've been there several times, so I can go there with my own feet, but the destination room can only be entered by the staff of the hospital, so there is the cooperation of the people at the hospital. So I reluctantly followed the female doctor who was walking ahead.

Take the elevator up and go to the top floor and find a door that says "Staff Only". The doctor placed the card on the device set up next to the door, and the door was opened like the boss's room.

I've been here several times myself, so I didn't have to hesitate to get to my destination. However, there are also doors that cannot be passed through by people other than those related to the hospital, so it is necessary for a female doctor to take the lead.

Unlike the lower layer, the passage is covered by a smooth white panel. A corridor with no windows and only light. If you don't get used to the light, you'll fall into the darkness all of a sudden, but it's natural that you don't have that kind of thing. I know there are so many here.

Most people don't get used to it, but I've been here several times in a year, so I'm completely used to it. Although none of them have good memories.