It was December 17, 2025, when Kirito, Asuna, Eugeo, and Yuuki were together in New Aincrad, on level 22, in the wooden cabin.
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They were eating cake when they heard the login sound. It was Alice.
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When Eugeo saw her, he stood up and hugged her. Alice immediately blushed bright red.
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Yuuki then interrupted.
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Yuuki: Asuna, would you like to meet up later in real life and go shopping?
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Asuna: Sure, I'd love that. Afterwards, I can introduce you to my parents. They've wanted to meet you for a while now.
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Then Yuuki and Asuna logged off.
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Eugeo: Kirito, are you coming with me? I wanted to get Liz to repair my sword.
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Kirito: No, I have to go offline and cook something. If I forget again, Sugu will rip my head off.
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Eugeo: Then I'll go alone.
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At that moment, Alice's heart leaped. She couldn't get it up, not knowing how close Liz and Eugeo always were.
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Alice: Um, well, Eugeo, I'll come with you.
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Eugeo: Oh, sure, you can come along.
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So Kirito logged out, and Alice and Eugeo set off.
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* at Yuuki and Asuna's
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They had finished shopping and entered Asuna's apartment.
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Asuna: Mom! Dad! I'm back! I brought someone with me.
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Asuna's mom and dad went into the hallway and looked at Yuuki. Asuna's mom almost jumped out of her skin and left the room.
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Asuna's father raised his voice: "ASUNA, THAT GIRL! YOU'LL NEVER SEE HER AGAIN, LET SHE LET SEE HER IN OUR APARTMENT!"
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With that, Yuuki left the house.
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Asuna was devastated. Her best friend... why? Why?
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She went to her room and cried.
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Meanwhile, at Alice and Eugeo's place
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They arrived at Liz's smithy.
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Liz: Hey Eugeo, how are you? she asked with a big smile.
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Then she looked at Alice.
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Liz: Hey Alice.
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Eugeo grinned back.
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Eugeo: I'm fine, but I need your help with this sword. It's really broken.
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He showed it to Liz, and their hands touched for a few seconds.
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In Alice's opinion, a few seconds too long.
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Alice: Um, well... I have to go now.
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And before Liz or Eugeo could say anything, she was gone.
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Alice wandered around alone.
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Alice: Idiot, Liz! Ugh, I'll use my sword someday.
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She said to herself and continued walking.
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Kirito was cooking when Suguha came home from kendo practice.
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She rushed into the kitchen to find Kirito cooking.
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Kirito: Hey Sugu! Why are you so excited? I haven't forgotten to cook!
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Suguha: Oh man, Onii-chan! I found something in the attic earlier. She opened the book. It seemed to contain the names of old family members.
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Kirito: And that's why all the drama, Sugu! What's so special about that?
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Suguha: No, Kirito, look!
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She pointed to a relative who lived from 1889 to 1960.
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The name: Dietrich Ryoutarou
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Kirito looked up, confused.
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Kirito: No, Suguha, that can't be right, it must be just a coincidence.
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Suguha: No, I called Klein earlier. He really did have a distant relative with that name.
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Addendum: Kirito and Suguha later spoke with their parents, and Klein was indeed a distant relative of theirs.
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The next morning, Asuna woke up. Her parents called her downstairs to the living room.
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Asuna's mother: We need to talk.
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Asuna, sit silently.
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Asuna's father: This Yuuki, she's... She's your half-sister. Some time after her birth, your mother had an affair with me and became pregnant. I forgave her, but only on the condition that we put her up for adoption afterward and keep it a secret. It would have been a disgrace to this family.
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Asuna looked at her.
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Asuna: She's... My... sister...
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Asuna's mother: Yes, Asuna... And that's why it's better if you don't see her anymore.
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Asuna looked at her parents and became angry.
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Asuna: No, no, and again, no! I will still see her, now more than ever. I'm not responsible for your mistakes.
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Without hesitation, Asuna left the house.
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* At Alice's side at that moment
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She wanted to apologize to Eugeo for disappearing so suddenly yesterday when she saw them together in an alley.
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Eugeo and Liz... kissing.
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Alice's heart broke into a thousand pieces at that moment.
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Eugeo noticed Alice.
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Eugeo: Oh, Alice, um, we didn't mean for it to be like this...
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Alice interrupted her and started to cry.
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Alice: You... You... You IDIOT!
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Eugeo didn't understand at all.
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Alice: Haven't you ever noticed the looks I give you? I... I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU, OK?
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Alice turned around and ran away.
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Eugeo: Alice, wait! But she was already gone.
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Kirito and Suguha
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They asked Klein to come to Alo; they wanted to talk to him.
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Klein logged in.
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Klein: So, you wanted to talk to me. What's up?
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Suguha: Hey Klein, well, I found a book on our attic earlier, and according to this book, we're distant cousins.
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Klein: Wait, is this a joke???
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Kirito: No, it's not.
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They were both afraid of his reaction.
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Klein: That's... YES, AWESOME! THEN WE'RE RELATED FROM TODAY ON!
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Kirito: You're not shocked?
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Klein: NO, NOT AT ALL! This is awesome! Now I can always say I have a cousin.
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And so the three of them talked and laughed for several more hours.
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* Meanwhile, at Asuna's
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She walked through the park where she met Yuuki.
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She sat down next to her in silence.
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Asuna: Yuuki, can we talk for a minute?
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Yuuki: Sure, anytime.
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Asuna: So, now I know why my parents reacted the way they did.
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She remained silent.
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Asuna: My mother cheated on my father years ago and had a child.
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...That child is you, Yuuki. You're my half-sister...
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Yuuki looked at her, unsure what to say.
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Yuuki: You... Are you my sister???
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Asuna: Yes, I understand if you don't want anything to do with me anymore. After all, my parents just gave you away...
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Yuuki: Asuna... NO, NEVER! I always thought you were my best friend, but... This is even better.
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Yuuki hugged Asuna tightly, and they embraced for a long time. They now had a bond that would last forever.
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At Eugeo and Alice
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Eugeo: Please, Alice, stay still.
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Alice stopped.
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Alice: Eugeo, please go away. I don't want to see anyone.
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Eugeo: No, I won't leave you alone like this.
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Eugeo: I'm sorry I never noticed. I didn't mean to hurt you.
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Alice: I know, and you've made your choice. That's just how it is.
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Eugeo placed his hand on her shoulder.
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Eugeo: May I?
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Alice nodded.
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He pulled her into a hug.
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Alice: Thank you, Eugeo. I really do.
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Epilogue:
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The next day, everyone met at Agile's bar to celebrate.
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Kirito: So, let's drink to our new siblings, our new couple, and well... our new family relationships.
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Kirito: Kanpai
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Everyone: Kanpai
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They stayed for several hours, laughing and talking
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and then Add to home screen.