"Asuna!" Rika calls.

"I'm almost ready! Give me two minutes!" Asuna calls back.

"We don't want to be late!" Rika calls again.

"They can wait two minutes!" Asuna calls back.

Rika shakes her head in disappointment. Keiko and Suguha were meeting Asuna and Rika at the mall. Rika decided that it would be nice if they all went on a small shopping spree together.

Asuna finally comes outside, ready to go.

"Finally!" Rika exclaims.

"Let's go, if you are in such a rush." Asuna says.

Rika and Asuna start walking towards the mall.

"Asuna, you know maybe you could find a new outfit to surprise Kirito with. " Rika says.

"Maybe." Asuna says, a little embarrassed.

"There is nothing to be embarrassed about, we all know you love him." Rika says.

Asuna doesn't answer. Rika lets out a laugh and continues to talk for the entire walk.

Asuna and Rika arrive at the mall to find Keiko and Suguha waiting outside for them.

"It's about time!" Keiko exclaims.

"We got here a fast as we can! Someone had to make sure that they looked better then all of us." Rika says.

"Hey! It's not my fault that I want to look nice!" Asuna says.

Keiko and Rika begin to laugh some.

"Let's get going!" Asuna says, noticing that Suguha is a little uncomfortable.

They all enter the mall together, Keiko and Rika in the front and Asuna was back a little with Suguha.

"Something on your mind Suguha?" Asuna asks.

"It's nothing. It's just a little strange for me to be with you. You are my brother's girlfriend after all." Suguha says.

"I hope that doesn't mean we can't have a good time together or be friends." Asuna says.

"We can be friends! I didn't mean it like that…" Suguha says.

"Don't worry about it. Let's have some fun." Asuna says.

"Alright." Suguha says, as they enter the first store.

While all the ladies were out shopping, Kirito and Klein decided that they should have a small get together themselves at Agil's bar.

"So Kirito, you and Asuna thinking about getting married?" Klein says.

Kirito was shocked by the question and he spit out some of his drink.

"I haven't really thought about it." Kirito stammers out.

"We all know that you two love each other. Why not get married?" Agil interjects.

"You've already been together for a rather long time." Klein says.

"You're right…" Kirito says.

"We don't mean to rush you, we just know that eventually you'll probably marry her." Klein says, laughing a bit.

"You guys are right through, I want to marry her." Kirito says.

"That's the idea! Good for you! Kirito was holding out on me!" Klein says, laughing more.

Kirito spits out more of his drink.

"What's that supposed to mean!?" He says, joining in with the laughing.

Agil fills up their drinks again.

"It was a good thing that they all went out shopping, that way this could be a secret and Asuna will have a good surprise." Agil says.

"Right, however we are going to have to tell Rika, Keiko and Suguha about this idea." Klein says.

"You guys can tell Rika and Keiko, I'll tell Suguha." Kirito says.

"Makes total sense that you tell your sister." Agil says.

"So Kirito do you have any idea what you need to do to making this actually happen?" Klein asks.

"I know I need to buy her a ring, I know that will be expensive. The whole wedding will cost so much. I don't even have a job!" Kirito says, sadly.

"Maybe the wedding could be rather small? That way it doesn't cost so much." Klein suggests.

"You could have the reception here if you want." Agil suggests.

"You'll do that for me!?" Kirito asks.

"Of course. We will have to find a date that works though. Asuna's father will also have a say in the date and where it is held though." Agil says.

"Thank you! I will speak to her father as soon as possible." Kirito says.

"Besides this wedding, you could have another one in ALO. It would only be fair because we weren't there for your wedding in SAO." Klein says.

"I'll see if that works out." Kirito says.

Agil fills the drinks again.

"We know you love her, and deep down you know that this is the right thing to do." Agil says.

"I cannot stand to be away from her for long periods of time. So yeah, I know that this is definitely the right thing." Kirito says.

"Perfect. Now you have to talk to her father about it." Klein says.

"True, anyways though I don't think I can even afford a ring." Kirito says.

"I have a solution to that. You can work here. It wouldn't be the best job, however it would get you some money." Agil says.

"Really? You'll do that for me?" Kirito says.

"Of course, you can start tomorrow. It won't pay much but at least it is something." Agil says.

"Thank you." Kirito says.

"Actually, you could start now if you want?" Agil says.

Kirito looks to Klein.

"Don't worry about me. It would be entertaining to watch you work." Klein responds.

Kirito smiles to Klein and then they all burst out laughing.

"What do you say Kirito?" Agil asks.

"I'll do it." Kirito says.

"Perfect! You can start by wiping off those tables over there." Agil says.

"Alright." Kirito says.

"The cleaning supplies are back there." Agil says, pointing to a small hallway.

"Why don't we all try on some dresses?" Rika suggests.

"That sounds fun! What do you think Suguha?" Keiko asks.

"Let's try it." Suguha responds.

"Maybe Asuna could pick out something cute to wear for her upcoming anniversary with Kirito." Rika suggests.

"Maybe…" Asuna responds.

"Oh come on! We know you like to look nice for him!" Keiko says.

"Fine, let's go." Asuna says, blushing a little.

Rika takes Suguha up ahead to look for a dress together and Keiko stays back with Asuna and they look together.

"Isn't this fun?" Keiko asks.

"It is, I wonder if Kirito would like this." Asuna says, holding up a dress.

"Maybe! Go try it on!" Keiko says, excited.

Asuna takes the dress into one of the changing rooms.

"Rika! Suguha! Come here! Asuna is trying on a dress!" Keiko yells.

Rika and Suguha come rushing over in a hurry.

"Come on out Asuna! Let us see it!" Rika says.

Asuna exits the changing room wearing the dress.

"How do I look?" she asks.

"Stunning!" Keiko comments.

"Not bad, you could do better." Rika says, playfully.

"Hey!" Asuna says.

"I like it." Suguha says.

"Kirito would love it!" Keiko says.

"You think so?" Asuna asks.

"Absolutely!" Rika says.

"I'll get it then, it would be a good dress to wear when we go out on our anniversary." Asuna says.

"Speaking of your anniversary, have you gotten a gift for Kirito yet?" Keiko asks.

"No, not yet. I'm sure I'll find something to get him." Asuna says.

"You could always make him a sandwich. He always liked your cooking." Suguha suggests.

"True." Asuna says with a laugh.

"Why don't we go looking for a gift?' Rika suggests.

"It's ok we don't have too. I don't want to take up your time with that." Asuna says.

"Aw don't be like that! We want to help!" Keiko says.

"Ok, fine then." Asuna says.

"Get changed out of that and pay for it and we'll move on." Rika says.

"Right, almost forgot about that." Asuna says.

"Anyways Asuna, do you have any idea what he has planned for your anniversary?" Rika shouts through the changing room door.

"I don't know, I think he wants to go to the park for a picnic though." Asuna answers.

"That's so romantic!" Keiko says.

Asuna finishes getting changed and exits the dressing room.

"I'm going to pay for this quickly and then we will go." She says.

"Take your time." Suguha says.

While Asuna is paying for her dress, Suguha's phone rings. She has gotten a text message from Kirito.

"Rika, Kirito just texted me. He says that he wants me to meet Klein at the mall entrance quickly." Suguha says.

"That's odd. Well, you'll have to go meet him then. I'll tell Asuna and we will meet you back here." Rika says.

"I won't be long. I'll find you, go on ahead." Suguha says.

"Suit yourself." Rika says.

Suguha starts off towards the mall entrance when Asuna comes back.

"Where is Suguha going?" Asuna asks.

"Kirito texted her. He wants her to meet Klein by the mall entrance." Rika says.

"Interesting. Well, let's get a move on." Asuna says.

As Suguha approaches the front entrance, she notice Klein standing right by the doors. She approaches him and notices that he is smiling.

"Hello Suguha, you must have gotten Kirito's text." He says.

"Yes, what is this about? Is he ok?" Suguha asks.

"He is fine, more than fine actually. He got a job from Agil and is working right now. He sent me to talk to you about something." Klein says.

"What did he want you to talk to be about?" Suguha asks.

"He was going to tell you himself but he knew it couldn't wait until he got done with work." Klein says.

"What is it?" Suguha asks.

"Kirito is planning to marry Asuna as soon as he gets the money for the ring and the approval of Asuna's father. He wants to know if you can keep it a secret from Asuna and the others. He'll tell Rika and Keiko later tonight at the party." Klein says.

"That's…great. I'm glad for him. He really loves her a lot." Suguha says, lowering her head.

"Please remember to keep this a secret." Klein says.

"Don't worry I will. I'm glad that my brother has finally found someone." Suguha says, looking Klein right in the eyes.

"He might need your help with a few things in regards to the wedding. I'm not sure what those would be so I'll let him discus them with you later. I've got to head out, it was nice talking to you Suguha. See you later." Klein says, waving goodbye.

Once Klein is out of sight, Suguha turns to head back to the others.

"My brother must really love her." Suguha thought to herself, holding back tears.

Asuna and the others had made their way to the game section of the mall.

"Maybe he would like a new game?" Rika suggests.

"Maybe you could get it too and meet him in it!" Keiko suggests.

"Maybe, or maybe I could get him some more colorful clothes." Asuna says, laughing.

"He does like to wear black a lot." Keiko says.

They all start laughing.

"Come on, let's go try to find something he would like!" Asuna says.

Rika looks at Keiko and then they run after Asuna.

"Hey Rika!" Suguha yells, she finally found them again.

"Hey! What did Klein want?" Rika asks.

"He just wanted to tell me that he wants us to meet them at Agil's bar later tonight for a small party. Oh, and that Kirito got a job." Suguha says.

"Kirito got a job? Where?" Rika asks.

"At Agil's bar. What are you up too?" Suguha asks.

"I'm just looking around while Asuna and Keiko look for clothes for Kirito. You could stay with me if you want." Rika says.

"Yea, sure. I'll stay with you." Suguha says.

"Great! Let's try to find something nice and pretty that fits you…." Rika says.

"Asuna! This looks nice!" Keiko shouts.

"I'm not sure if he would wear it though. It's, rather colorful. He isn't used to much color." Asuna answers.

"Oh, yeah. I guess you are right. What about this then?" Keiko says, holding up another shirt.

"He might like that. Oh! These pants match with it too!" Asuna says

Kirito finally finished wiping down all the tables and making sure that all the chairs were clean as well. Agil kept him busy almost all day with odd jobs and a lot of cleaning.

"Alright Kirito. You've done good today. You've worked around 2 and a half hours or so. With minimum wage at 780 per hour, that means you made about 1,950 today. You'll be payed weekly to make things easier on me. Now, go get changed for the party. We don't want you looking sloppy in front of your wife-to-be." Agil says sharply.

"Thank you! I'll see you in a bit!" Kirito exclaims.

On Kirito's way out, Klein re-enters the bar.

"Don't worry, Suguha is all on board with the wedding." Klein says to Kirito when he passes him.

"I'm glad she is on board with it." Kirito responds back.