Sword Art Online: New Dawn
ソードアート·オンライン：ニュードーン
Episode 1: Welcome Back to the Virtual World!
June 4th, 2042
I'm glad to finally get out of school and have some free time to myself.
It's been a while since I've had a chance to relax and play any new VRMMO games.
Excuse me for not introducing myself. My name is Katashi Katayama.
Originally, my brother, Kazuhiro, and I were beta testers for the newest version of Sword Art Online: New Dawn.
The creator, Takahiro Hideki, was the one who had the idea of making a better version and it really inspired people to try playing it again.
I'm not too sure what the new version has in store for us all, but I do know one thing.
This summer is going to be one I'll never forget.
Kazuhiro: [running] Hey! Brother!
Kito: Hm?
Kazuhiro: What are you up to for the rest of today?
Kito: Well, I'm going home so I can get started on the new SAO game. Wanna come?
Kazuhiro: Absolutely! I've been waiting to play it for a while now.
Kito: Alright. Shall we get started then?
Kazuhiro: Ok! But first [stomach growls] I think we need to get some food before logging in.
Kito: Always quick to think of your stomach huh?
Alright, we'll go get something.
Kazuhiro: Yes! Thank you!
[Kito lays on his bed, looking at the time in his NerveGear to make sure to log on in time (14:00).]
[Smirk]
Kito: Link Start!
[Sound, Taste, Sight, Hearing, Touch Confirmed]
[Login Username: Kito (M)]
[Password: ****** (Beater)]
[Welcome to Sword Art Online]
[Listens to heartbeat, then sprints into new Aincrad]
Kito: [jumps] Let's get started!
[Kito looking at which sword he should take]
Kurai (Kazuhiro): [taps Kito's shoulder] I thought you said we would go into the game together.
Kito: [turns around] Ahahaha ummm sorry Kazu.
Kurai (Kazuhiro): So have you got all your gear together?
Kito: Yeah. Take a look at my blade. [Holding out black longsword]
Kurai (Kazuhiro): Wow, it looks really nice. I already have mine so shall we head out into the field?
Kito: Yeah! Let's go!
[Kito fighting a wolf]
[Kito uses the Sword Skill "Horizontal" to defeat it]
[EXP Gained: 200; Col Obtained: 150; Items: 3]
[Kito leveled up to Lv. 10]
Kurai: Not bad brother. How much more do we need to train for the boss room again?
Kito: [sheathing sword] Another level or two should be fine. Remember, we were at Level 9 and had a bit of a hard time with the boss.
Kurai: Ah that's right. What was its name again?
Kito: Illfang the Cobald Lord. He's not hard. He just has more HP than the bosses in the beta version.
Kurai: [looking at Floor 1 map] Yeah, I think the boss room is a couple towns over.
Kito: Alright. We'll rest in the next town and strategize for the fields ahead. [Starts walking]
Kurai: [Starts walking] Sounds good. You got enough potions?
Kito: Not a lot, but we'll be able to restock in the town ahead so it shouldn't be anything to worry about.
[After fighting to get to the next town]
Kurai: Wow, we leveled up more than I thought we would. It must have been that rare monster we fought.
Kito: It probably was. A monster like that one isn't very common until you get above Floor 15.
Kurai: Well at least we're stronger than the boss is.
Kito: I'm only level 16 and you're level 14. It shouldn't be that hard for the two of us.
Kurai: Yeah. We'll beat it easy! Hm? [Stops walking]
Kito: What is it? [Looks forward]
? : Hey sweet thang. Hand over your equipment and we promise we won't bother you again.
? : No! Especially not to thugs like you two!
? : Ha! Suit yourself! [swings blade, but it's stopped by someone]
Kito: That's as close as you're getting to her.
? : Who the hell do you think you are?
Kito: The guy who's gonna put you in your place [Throws player back into the other one]
? : [Getting back up] then you won't mind if I challenge you to a duel then?
Kito: Fine with me.
[? is revealed to be Akiyo; sends duel challenge to Kito. Kito accepts. Clock counts down]
Kito (mind): [unsheathes sword] He's got a poor starting stance. This should be a piece of cake.
[3...2…1…START!]
Akiyo: [sprinting at Kito] you're gonna wish you had never messed with us!
Kito: [Smirk] hmph
[Akiyo's attack misses and can't find Kito anywhere]
Akiyo: [surprised] where the hell did he go?!
[Kito uses Sword Skill "Horizontal Square" on Akiyo; sends him into yellow]
[WINNER: Kito]
[The crowd is astonished by how strong and how fast Kito was]
Kito: [Helping ? up] you alright?
? : Yes..thank you…
Kito: What's your name?
? : M-my name is Nanami
Kito: So Nanami, why were those guys picking on you?
Nanami: They went to my old school IRL and tormented me until I left. I didn't imagine I'd ever see them again.
Kito: Well you're safe now. You don't have to worry about them bothering you again.
Nanami: [smiles] Well that's nice of you to do that.
Kito: [blushes a bit] Umm no problem
Kurai: Hey bro, let's get to the shop. We need to restock on our stuff remember?
Kito: Yeah I know. I haven't forgotten. [Walking away with Kurai]
Nanami: [Running towards Kito] Wait!
Kito: [turning around] hm?
[Nanami hugs Kito as hard a she can]
Nanami: [hugging Kito] Will we see each other again?
Kito: [a bit shocked] I'm sure we will. [Smiles] you can get stronger. If you have a chance to join a strong guild, do it. It's a lot better than being a Solo player.
Nanami: O-ok… [Blushes, lets go]
Kito: [Walking with Kurai towards the shop] I'll see you again, Nanami.
Nanami (mind): I wonder how he's so strong and nice, but seems cold at the same time….
Kito: Hmm, I wonder if they have any good gear here.
? : Hello there! And welcome to my shop! I'm Toshi. Is there anything I can help you with?
Kito: Yeah. I was wondering if you had any advance healing potions yet.
Toshi: Ah! Why yes I do my friend. I actually just traded a fellow for some.
He was quite generous, but had a bit of an off side to him.
Kito: I see...
Toshi: No matter! Now, which healing potion would you like to buy today?
Kito: Hmmm…..I think I'll take a few of these red ones if you don't mind.
Toshi: Yes! Yes! A wise decision. They're currently the best ones in new Aincrad and have a fair price to boot.
Kito: How much are they?
Toshi: Since I received them just recently, I'll put in a discount! They only cost 100 col per potion.
Kito: Really?! Wow! I- I don't know what to say….
Toshi: Oh don't worry about it! I am an honest item merchant after all [Smiles]
Kito: Well I appreciate the offer, but I'd rather pay full price for them.
Toshi: R-r-really?!
Kito: Yeah. I'm not a guy to cut you short just to get better stuff.
Toshi: [Grabs Kito's hands and shakes them greatly] Thank you! Oh, thank you kind sir!
Kito: My pleasure [Smiles and pays for potions]. You have a nice day there, Toshi [walking out of the store].
Toshi: You too sir! [Waves goodbye]
[OUTSIDE THE SHOP]
Kurai: Geez, I was beginning to think you'd never come out of there.
Kito: Sorry, I just got a crazy good deal. [Throws a potion at him] Catch.
Kurai: [Fumbling with it before finally catching it] Whoa! I thought these weren't gonna be available until Floor 25?!
Kito: The merchant said a guy dropped them off earlier and never asked for anything else in return.
Kurai: Huh, that's interesting.
Kito: Well Kurai, where are you headed now?
Kurai: I'll probably call it a night and head to the inn. What about you?
Kito: I'm gonna go get some more levels in before logging off. I have to get these skills down.
Kurai: So you're gonna go Solo from here on? I thought we were gonna clear the next part together?
Kito: Yeah. I'd rather be Solo than be in a guild or party for too long. Plus, it's not in my nature to join a huge crowd. You know that.
Kurai: Of course I do! We're fucking twins you dumbass!
Kito: [Glares at Kurai] what did you call me?
Kurai: [Nervous] Oh fu- [Gets hit in head]
Kito: And that'll teach you to never call me that ever again.
Kurai: [Holding hand on head] alright, alright. Geez.
Kito: Well I'll be seeing you IRL bud. [Holds out fist]
Kurai: Take care dobe [bumps Kito's fist and walks into the inn]
Kito: Well, time to make my own path. Hello world. I'm back! [Sprints towards the teleport gate as picture fades]
END OF EPISODE 1