Caleb woke up with a start, he had no idea where he was but at the same time knew exactly where he was. He was home.

He checked the pockets of the jacket he knew was his and found his old phone. He checked and saw it was deactivated. How do I still have this, I still have all my music and everything meaning this is my old phone for sure. Why do I still have this… did it come with me into this new dimension. Caleb thought. He got up and went to exit the room, he saw a Nervegear sitting on his shelf along with a Beta pass for SAO.

Caleb nodded to himself, "So I got into the Beta, eh?" He finally exited his room after checking the date on his old phone, it was November 5th of the year 2022, the day before SAO was released to the public. As he descended the stairs he checked his pockets and found a second phone, one of which being an active phone but with the same charger slot as his old phone even though it was obvious it was way newer than his old Samsung Galaxy S4.

He checked the phone and found Kazuto's number on it, surprising as even though he might have met Kirito in the beta test, he would never expect to get his number. Caleb just shrugged and continued down the stairs.

As he reached the bottom of the steps his new mom was calling to him. "Caleb!," Caleb was surprised once again as he'd never expect to have the same name as he did in the previous life. "Caleb, your friend from that beta test was came by to remind you that the game came out tomorrow, which also means you will do all of your chores today."

Caleb just nodded, not wanting to make a bad impression, and not wanting to get in trouble already, he asked for her to write them down explaining using the excuse that he was too tired to remember what they were. She just rolled her eyes and complied.

After he finished the chores, he left the house, however his mom asked him why he wasn't using his bike, to which he replied, "Because I'm an idiot and forgot I had one."

She looked at Caleb weirdly before smiling, "weirdo," before giggling as Caleb closed the door checked his wallet. He pulled out his Birth Certificate as he had saw that he had it on him. He saw that he was 15 and smiled. He then checked for money and saw that he had 20,000 yen on him, to which he calculated to $200. He checked his phone and then saw a number of texts from Kazuto, even one including his address. He quickly typed out a text telling Kazuto that he was on his way to his place. He hopped onto his bike and peddled all the way there.

As he was walking up the steps to Kazuto's door, the door burst open and was tackled by who other than Suguha, Kazuto's sister. He managed to hold his balance by spinning around in a full 360. Suguha blushed, which was only too noticeable by Caleb, and Suguha realized this and started to fan herself off. "H-Hi, C-Caleb," she stuttered. "Um… it's great to see you again."

"Haha," Caleb laughed and then went on to say, "Hi Suguha, are you going to join your brother and I in SAO tomorrow." he was only kidding thinking she would be angry about it, but then remembered what he had asked of God beforehand.

"Yes, of course wouldn't miss it for the world!" she said excitedly. Caleb looked at her confused, she saw this and added, "It may be my first video game but I know I'll be fine because I will have two beta testers backing me up." she smiled beautifully before grabbing his wrist and dragging him inside and toward Kazuto's room.

She knocked once before opening the door and shoving Caleb through. "Um… hi." Caleb said nervously.

Kazuto laughed, "It's not the first time she's done that to you, so don't be so shocked about it."

"Y-yeah, I know…" Caleb hesitated before saying, "Do you think she likes me, y'know like, like likes me?"

Kazuto answered immediately, "For sure," he said before laughing again.

"Would you be angry if I said, I kinda like her back?" Caleb continued cautiously.

Kazuto frowned, "No, why?" he asked curiously

At that moment he put a finger to his lips and quietly walked toward the door. As he grabbed the handle, he counted down with his fingers, 3, 2, 1, he clenched his fist and quickly turned the doorknob and yanked it open. In fell a very red Suguha, blushing deep red and as she got up and laughed nervously.

Caleb's eyes widened and he blushed as he noticed that she had been listening the whole time. He sat down on Kazuto's bed and quietly contemplated his life choices.

Suguha looked at him for a second before sitting down beside him, and wrapped her arm around him, he jumped a little as she did this but quickly relaxed, and she kissed his cheek, blushing madly, before getting up and leaving the room.

Caleb was shocked. She likes me too. He thought to himself. However he decided not to dwell on it, and spent the rest of his day talking and playing games with Kazuto.