Chapter – 6
New chapter YAAAY! – SAO Integral Fragments
I stared at myself from head to toe, I could definitely feel everything through me.
You: Okay, yesterday I was feeling a heartbeat, and now I am feeling my whole body. Am I going crazy?! Also, where's Asuna?
I then begin to head to her bedroom to see if she was already awake.
"Knock" "Knock"
You: Asuna? Are you awake?
"Silence…"
You: No answer, either she's still asleep or she already woken up… pardon me, don't want to intrude…
I then begin opening the door ever so slightly as the creaking sound echoes through the empty room.
You: She's not here…? Weird… I don't think she would leave without telling me… I think I should leave soon and check on Koharu, I didn't mention that I was staying at Asuna's. She might be worried.
I then get changed and leave a note for Asuna saying thank you for letting me stay the night. As I place the note on her table, I tidy up and start walking down the street to reach the market district.
You: "Yawn…" man… I feel so odd… walking down these streets with all these players makes me feel… so out of place…
Have you ever felt so weird in your life? Let's say this, for example, you're walking the halls of your school your first year, and then you take a wrong corner and end up on the upper floors where everyone is giving you strange eyes for just walking those halls. That's how out of place I feel right now.
You: I don't usually feel like this… what is going on with me…? Also… is it just me or do the streets look a lot more… empty…
I begin walking through the streets until eventually… something odd happens around a corner.
You: Hmm… that's weird… I could have sworn that this was the teleport gate area… where am I?
As I looked around, I saw that the streets and stores have… changed… the area that I just walked through also changed, there was now a wall blocking the path.
You: Wh-what the? What happened?
"Ding!"
You: Huh? Is that a title marker? Is there a quest going on?
On top of me was a bluish title that was saying "Town of beginning for adventurers. Axel"
You: Axel…? That's odd. I don't remember such name. Also… When did I change into these?!
As I looked at myself, I saw that I was wearing green gym suit with black colored sleeves.
You: I don't remember equipping a gear like this.
The players also looked strange, wearing clothes that I had never seen before. Some of them wore long hooded robes like they were magicians, others wore overly revealing combat outfits, some added long pointy ears and I had never seen them before.
You: A-Am I going crazy or does this place—
?: WAAAAHAAAA!
You: Huh?!
Before I realize what's happening, some weird blue haired girl was tugging on my shirt and was crying vigorously on my face… she looked familiar though.
You: WH-Whoa! Asuna?!
Asuna?: Who are you calling Asuna?! Does your stupid dumb mind not remember anything?! My name is Aqua. It's all your fault I'm here in the first place!
You: Aqua?
She definitely looked like Asuna though. She had the same hairstyle, same facial features, and same voice. The only difference was her hair and clothes. However, I was getting a strong sense of hatred towards her for some reason.
You: (Damn this girl…) wh-what's going on?!
Aqua: I was trying to earn some money by selling some crockets but I got so hungry that I ate them all! And now the owner wants me to pay for every single last one of them but I don't have any money! Please lend me soooome!
You: (What the heck is wrong with her?!) W-Well hey, it's your damn fault for eating them all in the first place, and besides even if I did wanted to lend you some dough, I totally couldn't because I'm broke as a joke because of your stupid actions!
Aqua: BWAAAAAHAAAAHAAA! I can't believe you actually said that to a goddess, a goddess!
You: Grr! Why you!
Feeling such a dread of anger and hatred, I begin pushing her back as I also begin pulling her cheeks as she begins crying harder and louder begging me to stop.
Aqua: PLEASE SHTOP PULLING MA SHEECKS! I'M SHORRY! PLEASHE I'M SHORRY!
?: Add it again are we?
As I turn around, I see two familiar faces coming towards us. One was… Alice? And… the other was Koharu… but they both looked weird.
Alice?: to think that you both would still have this energy at such early hours. But I guess that's normal for you though.
Koharu?: Hey Kazuma, its that time of the day. I'm ready to head out!
You: Alice? Koharu? What are you guys…?
Alice?: Alice?
Koharu?: Koharu?
Aqua: You're really acting weird today. Anyway, I need your guys' help! Let's go on a quest, I don't care how hard it is, I need some money here and now!
Alice?: A quest?... "Pant"… Y-Yes, that sound rather marvelous!
Koharu?: I was already planning on using my explosion magic today so I'm in on it too! Whatever enemies that shall face me, shall be fools to underestimate my explosion magic!
You: Uh…
For some reason… I had a bad feeling about this.
You: O-Okay, the quest board should have something…
At first I didn't know what this place was, but now I'm walking through it like as if I'd known it my whole life. Eventually we arrive to a small tavern in where a bunch of other adventurers were either talking among themselves, eating at tables with large bubbly drinks, or searching through the quest board.
Alice?: Kazuma, Kazuma!
You: I'm Kazuma. (Wait, no I'm not!)
Alice?: How about this quest?! It's a kill quest for a pack of white wolves! The rewards is one million eris!
You: (Eris?)
Alice?: A pack of white wolves… can you imagine them just showing their bare sharp fangs at me and making a total mess out of me! Aaah~
She said it like as if she would enjoy it, what was wrong with her?
You: Nope.
Koharu?: Kazuma, Kazuma!
You: Yes, I'm Kazuma. (No I am not!)
Koharu?: What about this one?! it tells about a massive moving giant made of stone that is terrorizing a land not too far from here! I bet it would an excellent foe to practice my explosion magic! Just one spell and it shall shatter to the ground!
Koharu was making weird poses as she spoke, also, why was she wearing that weird outfit? She was wearing a matching red top and a skirt, along with a weird looking witch hat that matched the colors of her attire along with a cape that also matched her attire. She was also carrying a weird looking staff along with an eye patch. As for Alice, her hair was tied in a ponytail and was also wearing a yellowish armor that didn't match her previous armor. As for Asuna who claims to call herself Aqua… she was a vest, detached sleeves, thigh-high boots, and an extremely short skirt with a transparent underskirt… and if I take a closer look… I don't even think she's wearing panties! What kind of girl walks around in public like that?! Does she want to get raped or something?!
You: A-Alright, I am having a bit of trouble here. First of all, why are you wearing that weird attire Koharu?
Koharu?: Koharu? You've called me that before, did you seriously forget my name?
You: Wh-what?
Koharu?: Come on, you seriously can't forget the name of the most feared crimson demon in all the crimson village! Expert in the most destructive offensive magic there is! I, Megumin the most powerful, most feared and most deadliest spell caster in all the land!
Everyone: …
You: (I've seen her do some weird stuff before but this most definitely takes the cake.)
Alice?: Have you also forgotten about me? Darkness, the crusader of your team?
You: I… think I have…
?: Sorry, just came by to grab some bubbly.
You: Oh no problem, after you—
I stayed frozen in place as I saw… Kirito dressed in a very odd way… he was only wearing green pants but was wearing no shirt, rose colored suspenders, a set of shoulder armor and metal-plated shoes.
Kirito?: Thanks pal. "Gulp" "Gulp" Aaah! That hit the spot! Going on another adventure I see.
You: Uh…
Kirito?: Hmph, well… I hope this shall be one of your greatest journeys.
He then walks away with a look of seriousness and anticipation.
You: What was-?
Aqua: that Ruffian guy always seems so serious.
You: Ruffian? Doesn't that mean rough guy?
Aqua: Hey, Hey! Look, a special quest that requires killing four giant toads with a reward of fourty thousand eris! That's enough to pay my debt! We'll take it!
?: I am glad to hear it.
A blond beautiful young lady emerges from behind a booth and begins giving us details about the quest. I for one, never have seen her before, but she had blond hair, a white off the shoulder low-cut top that reveals a large amount of cleavage, with black shoulders and sleeve cuffs, low-rise jean shorts, and short brown boots. She had a nametag though and it said Luna.
Luna: The Quest is accepted, we wish you the best of luck. *she said with a smile*
Aqua: Lets do this!
Megumin and Darkness: YEAAAH!
You: (Why do I have a bad feeling about this…?)
Later
You know, when I woke up this morning, all I wanted was to figure out why I was suddenly feeling weird and why I suddenly had a body in SAO…
…
…
But instead—
You: THIS IS HAPPENING!
"THUMP"
Giant toad: Croak…
"THUMP"
A massively giant toad was chasing me with its slow yet catchable jumps. For some reason my sword skill weren't working and I am not as strong or as fast as I was in SAO, if this is SAO.
You: "Pant" "Pant" would you girls do something instead of just stand there looking at me getting chased!
Aqua: Snrk! HMHMHM! *she tries to hold her laughter*
Megumin: He looks… really funny!
Darkness: Well… since it has come to this… *she gets in front of the toad* I shall protect you from harm's way, it is the job of a noble crusader—
Before she can even finish, the toad's giant tongue wraps around her and within a split second, Darkness is front half is inside the toad's mouth, only showing her legs outside its mouth.
You: Darkness!
"Rumble-rumble"
Just then, another giant toad with different skin color emerges from the ground and begins hoping its way over to us.
You: Damn it! Another one?!
Aqua: Do not worry, I've got this! Hrruaaaaah! For causing fear and murder, you shall perish from this world with the most devastating attack there is to man! GOOOOD BLOOOOW!
Almost like a light show, her fist shone like the sun as his step grew faster and more precise…and yet, somehow, I felt so disappointed.
Aqua: GRAAAAAAA! "Slaam"
Although the impact was great, the damage was not.
Aqua: U-Uh… did I ever mention that you look really cute.
Within a split second, the toad has Aqua inside its mouth and was beginning to slowly devour her, and as if that wasn't a problem enough, another toad emerged from the ground.
You: Damn, there is no end to these!
Megumin: Alright, looks like its my time to shine.
Wind begins to flutter her cape as she holds her staff up front
Megumin: Darkness darker then dark and black than black, I beseech thee, combine within my own crimson. Justice fallen upon the infallible boundary, appear now as an intangible distortion!
As she speaks all the words that I have zero understanding of, black like waves of magic begin to dance around her staff and the toad that just emerged from the ground, creating a somewhat black void on the sky as it swirls around the toad.
Megumin: I desire for my torrent of power a destructive force, a destructive force without cinders! Come forth from the abyss! This is the mightiest attack known to man, the ultimate offensive magic!... EXPLOSION!
Just then, the black waves begin to spark with small sets of colors as a bright flash of light begins to blind the spot.
"KuurrrpOOOOOOOOOW!"
A massive explosion skill was unleashed from where the toad was standing and after the smoke cleared, a massive crater where the toad was just standing is left with no sights of the toad to be found. The other toads that swallowed the other girls were also lying on the ground with their mouths wide open, beneath them was standing Aqua and Darkness all covered in slime as the toads laid unconscious from the explosion.
Aqua: *whimper* I'm all icky and smelly!
Darkness: Aaaah~ I was almost eaten alive by that frog… I am most satisfied!
You: No time to read the list!
In a few mere moments, the two frogs are then assassinated by me and Aqua and Darkness are safe.
Aqua: *Whimper* I can't believe this!
You: Alright, alright just keep your distance, you stink.
Darkness: that was only three toads. We are still missing one.
Megumin: I think I can help with that…
Everyone: Huh?!
When we all turn around, we see that Megumin was being swallowed by a toad very easily since all she had been doing was lying on the ground due to exhaustion from casting the spell.
Megumin: Hey Kazuma… could you help me out here— Mrmmrmrmmrr…
Her face was the only thing that was visible at this point!
You: H-Hold oooooon!
A few moments later, Quest completed
After defeating the frogs, I found myself walking home with a so-called goddess being dragged by my leg, an explosive maniac who can only use his explosion magic once a day carrying on my back, and a masochistic pervert who apparently likes to be beaten and tortured instead of delivering attacks following behind us.
You: Well, with the thirty thousand eris that you must pay the owner plus the other ten thousand eris that we will obtain, that will be equivalent to two thousand five hundred eris for each of us. So come on, let us go get back to Axel so we can get the rewards.
Later in Axel
After arriving to the adventurers guild, we summited our quest and got the reward money, Kirito or Ruffian guy or whatever he's called, was leaning on a wall as he saw us enter the tavern and gave us a thumbs up.
Luna: Here is to Kazuma and his friends! Ready everyone!
Everyone: ready!
Everyone in the tavern was holding a giant mug of bubbly and held them up high as they were getting ready to cheer for us.
Luna: Ready… Konosuba!
Everyone: KONOSUBA!
You: "GASP!" "Pant" "Pant"
As I take a look to my surroundings, I saw that I was still lying on the couch.
You: Wh-what?! Whew… it was just a dream…
?: Papa! Good morning!
You: Hold on, I am just getting… Papa?
As I opened my eyes, I saw that Strea, or at least she looked like Strea, was shaking me awake. She definitely had Strea's facial features, the only difference was that her hair was a bit shorter, she had two black hair ornaments with bright yellow embellishments resembling small horns on the sides of her head. She was also wearing a standard uniform with white knee-high socks and black Mary Janes. Those things would probably not be the weirdest thing here, what is actually weird, is that she has the height and appearance of a four to five year old girl!
You: (What the?! How is Strea so small?! And just when did she started dressing like that? Could I still be dreaming?)
Strea?: Uh, Papa are you okay?
You: U-Uh, yes. I am sorry, my work is just exhausting me. (Why did I say that so casually?)
Strea?: (Papa is going crazy…)
?: Oh, Loid. Good morning. You slept on the couch last night and we didn't want to interrupt.
Koharu emerged from a hall just near a dining room, next to a small shelf with picture frames of us and… a dog?
?: Borf.
Just then, a white dog with small bow tie borfed at me as it stared at me with very weak eyes.
Strea?: Bond! Can you tell me what will come on the test?!
Bond: Borf.
You: (What is she talking about?)
Strea?: (Shock!) N-Nothing, it's just a phrase I heard on my cartoons!
You: R-Right…
As if Strea's appearance wasn't weird enough, Koharu's appearance was no different. She still had the same facial features but her hair was a bit shorter and only two layers of hair hanged down from both her shoulders. She was also wearing a red sweater with black pants and a red headband.
Strangely enough, I was also wearing different clothing. I was wearing green pants along with a light green three-piece suit with a red tie. I looked kind of sophisticated in the suit. It looked like we were a family in these photos.
"Knock-Knock"
Koharu?: Oh, that must be Fiona. She said that she would be stopping by.
You: (Fiona?)
As Koharu, or at least I thought it was Koharu, went and opened the door, I was very surprised to see who was at the entrance.
You: (Sanya?!)
Although she looked like Sanya, her hair was much shorter then I would have remembered. Koharu also mentioned that her name was Fiona, but I know that hair color and those eyes anywhere, that is definitely Sanya.
Fiona: Greetings. I've come to see Dr. Forger.
Koharu?: Y-Yes, he is right here.
As Fiona entered the room, she then greeted me with an emotionless face and just stared at me.
Fiona: Hello doctor, I am here regarding an emergency request a patient needs desperately within in hour. "Twilight, there has been a side job request from the higher ups that needs to be taken care of within the next hour".
It was weird, it was like I could see what she was actually trying to say to me.
You: Ah yes, understood. I will be off in a minute. "Understood, I will have it covered."
Strea?: (Waku-Waku!)
You: (Why is Strea staring at us like that? It's like she just saw something amazing.)
Strea?: Strea? My name is Anya Forger and I live with Mama and Papa. Loid Forger and Yor Forger.
You: (Anya… Forger? Yor? What the heck is going on in this world?)
Fiona: (Yor Forger… up until now you have proven to be a worthy opponent to win Twilights heart, but one day I shall be victorious and agent Twilight will finally see that I am suited to be a better wife)
Anya: (Shock!) Ah! I love my mama and papa so much, I wish we could stay like this forever! As one big ol' happy family!
Yor: Oh Anya…
Koharu, or rather Yor, seemed to enjoy those words rather too much. Almost like as if she was waiting to hear those words. Frankly all I could feel was… guiltiness… but nevertheless, it was all for the sake of my mission.
You: Wait, what?
Bond: BORF!
You: WHAAA! "Pant" "Pant" okay… this starting to be a rather weird day but… maybe this one will be okay…
As I get up, I begin to head towards the bathroom, as I did, I saw myself in the mirror and saw myself with a rather expressionless face.
You: Hmm… that's weird… why can't I smile or be sad? I think the real question lies as to why am I in a rather normal looking IRL room?
You: Hmm… guess I'll head off.
As I begin heading out, I find myself walking down a normal street that had no video game remorse whatsoever. It all looked… real, like it would do in real life. I was also walking down a path I don't even know, and yet I walk through it so casually. I was also wearing a school uniform I've never even wore, I had no idea what was going on.
"Tug-Tug"
?: Raidou…
As I turn around, I saw no one there… but as I saw below me.
Koharu?: Hmm…
I saw… Koharu… in travel size… her hair was lose and her expression… nothing. Just… a motionless, emotionless face.
Koharu?: Good morning…
She spoke very softly, but very quietly too. I don't think the others could even hear her, but I sure could.
You: Hey, mornin'.
Koharu?: Let's get going… we don't wanna be late.
She began walking as she also hold on to my arm. We were walking almost like a couple. Although in this point of view, it would actually look like a brother walking his little sister.
I was having trouble trying to comprehend what was going on, especially with all these random scenrious that are happening to me.
You: (It's so strange... my life is just changing with different scenarios that I've never encountered before, not to mention that it seems like I'm the only one who is still intact to what really happened instead of staying on paper. The people I know are here but they don't seem to know or even realize what happened. Everyone acts like they've always lived like this their whole life… unless… I've been crossing dimensions to different worlds! Yes! Of course! The universe is in jeopardy of collision with other universes and I have been chosen to fix it! The friends I have encountered up till now must be trying to tell me something! But what is it?! Come on (You), think… I need to act fast if I want to save the universe!)
"Tug-Tug"
You: Hmm?
Koharu?: The tardy bell is ringing, we'd best hurry…
You: Oh… okay then. (Guess my first line of work… is going to school)
Later
As I arrived to the classroom, I realized that it was no different from an IRL classroom. The only difference would be is that the fact that there are faces here who I recognize.
Kirito?: Hey Raidou. You seem tired today.
Leafa?: I think that's how he always looks.
Lisbeth?: Y-Yeah.
Kirito, Liz and Leafa seem to be here… although Leafa and Liz look… very different. I am much used to seeing Leafa with long blond hair… but she has rather short black hair… and I knew that Liz had brown hair at some point, but just seeing it again is rather strange. Plus they were wearing the same set of uniforms we are wearing.
Kirito?: Well, we still got time before our next period. How about we all play a game?
Leafa?: That's sounds fun. I brought a deck of cards, how about we all play together
Koharu?: Hmm… *she nods* yeah okay.
Lisbeth: are you sure Aharen?
You: (Aharen?)
Aharen: Yeah… I'll be okay. Thanks Ooshiro.
You: (Ooshiro?)
Before we can even begin, the doors slides open… it was Asuna… though… she had a different look. She still had the same color hair and style… but her face was… almost like mine and Koharu's… or Aharen in this case.
Asuna?: Please take your seats. We shall begin. Ooshiro, please return to your class. Ishikawa, Hanako Sato, return to your seats as well.
Ooshiro: r-right! Sorry ma'am!
Ishikawa: Damn, well I guess another time.
You: (Okay… I don't even recognize those names)
Damn, talk about the return of the strict second in command lightning Flash. Liz, or rather Ooshiro seemed a lot shyer in this version. I've never seen her behave like that.
Aharen: Mm. Mm.
You: Hmm?
Koharu, or rather Aharen seemed to have some trouble looking at the board… I guess that makes sense given her stature.
You: Here, let me help you out.
Aharen: Hm *she nods* thanks.
Asuna?: Hmm? (What is this…? It looks like… Raidou is willing to help Aharen to take a batter look at the board by carrying her on his shoulders… its so noble… so caring!) BLEEEGH! (SO VERY ESTEEMED!)
In a matter of seconds, Asuna, or at least I think its Asuna, splatters blood from her mouth and lays her face down on the table and the rest of the students begin to get concern.
Female student: M-Miss Tobaru! Are you alright?!
You: (Tobaru?)
Later that day
As time went by, the bell for recess rang and Aheren and I found ourselves on the school rooftop. What a cliché place for lunch.
Aharen: time to eat…
You: (Uh… isn't this a bit too close?)
Aharen was sitting in my lap, actually she was sitting in between my legs. She so casually and so carefree, but I guess if it doesn't bother her then… I am in no place to discuss.
Aharen: Where's your bento?
You: O-Oh… (I didn't even know I had a bento, so I must have left it the house I woken up in) I guess I forgot to bring it.
Aharen: Mm!
Her eyes lit up when he heard that, and without wasting another second, she grabbed her bento box and began to grab a meatball with her chopstick while holding out her palm so that it wouldn't fall out.
You: (And now she is feeding me. I wouldn't be too surprised if she didn't look different or too short.) U-Uh no thanks. I can feed myself.
Even though I said, she didn't seem to listen as she began pressing the meatball up to my face.
You: O-Okay fine, if I eat it would you cut it out.
Later
After a while, we both finished eating after consuming her both rather large bento boxes. If it's true that food can help you grow, she definitely needs a lot more food than that. Eventually, it was time to go home, but that didn't stop her from grabbing onto my arm and walked along as we went home.
Aharen: Hm… *she points to the arcade*
You: Oh, you want to go to the arcade…? Okay, that's fine.
We both then entered the arcade and saw a bunch of crane games along with other types of arcade games. Racing games, shooting games, basically all the kinds of games you can see in an arcade.
Aharen: Hm *she points to a crane machine*
The crane machine had all kinds of dinosaur, slash tiger, slash bunny, slash dolphin plushies. While although she had credits, I wondered if she could actually nail it. Crane machine are often used to scam people, most of the times the cranes claw is either too big or too small or even too weak to get a proper grip on the prize. That wasn't stopping her though.
Aharen: Hmm… *she presses her face up against the glass*
You: (Okay, she looks really eager to win the prize)
After viewing the prizes, she then inserts 500 yen into the machine. I knew that was really eager if she was adding that much.
You: (Alright… games like these often require precise special awareness… so I have a feeling that this might be a bit tricky for her…)
The crane began to descend, and begin to grab on to a small dolphin that surprisingly, had a good enough grip to hold the toy. Afterwards.
You: (Huh, she won… color me impressed)
As she hold the prize, I thought it was going to be enough… but I was wrong… game after game, she began to grab each set of the prizes that was inside the machine. One dinosaur, one tiger, one bunny and one dolphin.
You: Wow, you won one of each prize.
Afterwards, she handed me one of the prizes.
Aharen: Here… for you.
You: Oh, it's for me?
Aharen: Uh-huh… I just wanted to give you something as thanks for all that you've done for me.
You: (That's a too much of a Koharu thing to say, especially with that appearance) Oh… thanks. *she then hands all of them* Oh, I get all of them.
Later
You: I'm home.
?: Oh, your home. Yay.
You: (Is that… Kota? Wow, it's weird seeing her hair like that. She normally wears small pigtails on each side of her head… but she now had none and her hair was very short.)
Kota?: Whoa! Look at all those plushies! They're so cute, can I have one?!
You: Sorry, no can do. They were gifts.
Kota?: Aww, meanie.
After arriving to my bedroom, I adjust all the toys that was apparently handed over to me by Koharu, or rather by Aharen. Some weird white dolls with puffed face, a funky haired looking Godzilla plushies, the plushies she gave me today and… a weird realistic looking doll of her standing near the edge of my bed… how does this Raidou person even sleep?
You: "Gasp!" Wh-what?! Another dream! Oh boy, what is in place for this one?
Asuna: "Yawn"
You: Oh! Asuna, you're wearing the KoB uniform! That means… I must be awake—
Asuna: Aah! Who are you?! And what are you doing in my room?!
Asuna seemed surprised to see me, like as if she had forgotten about yesterday.
You: Wh-what do you mean?
Asuna: get out of here! *she grabbed her rapier* get out now!
You: Yikes! *I rush out of there*
Floor 76: Arc Sophia
I walked down the market district in disbelief of what just happened. I felt like I was a guy who just confessed his feelings for the girl he loved and just got rejected. I then saw Liz along with Silica chatting and walking just a few feet away.
You: Hey Liz, Silica!
Silica: H-Huh? *she hides behind Liz*
Lisbeth: Wh-whoa, whoa, back there weirdo. Do we know you?
You: What's going on? Is this because I didn't go with you guys to the farmers market? Sorry Liz but I gotta draw the line somewhere and that line is at organic kale.
Lisbeth: How do you know our names? I've never seen you before. Silica, do you know him?
Silica: Huh? No, this is the first time I've seen him, that's why I got so surprised he approached us.
You: wh-what are you guys talking about? We only saw each other like two days ago.
Lisbeth: Look, if you're looking to pick up chicks, you better try somewhere else. We got things to do. Come on Silica.
They both walked away without saying anything else… what was going on? I know I am back in SAO because I would know these streets and sky if I wasn't in it.
You: Okay… maybe I should head to Agil's shop, maybe others would be there.
I then walked up to Agil's shop and as I entered the shop, a bunch of players turned around and just… stared at me, like as if they'd never seen me before.
Agil: Hey there, you must be new. What can I get you? Or are you here to trade in some items? I can buy them for you at a good price.
You: A-Agil, hey. Have you seen the others?
Agil: Hmm? Others? Sorry, I am not familiar with whom you hang out with. You're welcome to stay and wait for them if they are coming.
You: Wh-what are you talking about? I mean the others. Kirito, Koharu, Leafa or Asuna even.
Agil: Hmm? Sorry, I am not familiar with a Koharu. But Kirito does live here. He should be coming down any moment. Oh, here he comes now.
I then see Kirito walking down some stairs.
You: O-Oh, Kirito. Thank goodness you're here. How did it go with Philia yesterday?
Kirito: Hmm? I'm sorry, do I know you?
You: wh-what? I-its me (You).
Kirito: Hmm… sorry, I don't seem to remember you. Have we met at some point?
You: Wh-what? Is this your way of getting back at me for not accompanying you and Philia? You did say I could go.
Kirito: Philia? How do you know about her? Have you been following me?
You: Wh-what? What are you talking about?
Kirito: L-Look, I am rather busy at the moment. So if you don't mind, I haft to go.
You: B-But…
As he said that, he just walked out of the door without even looking back. Either I was loosing my mind, or people just started neglecting my existence.
You: That's weird… maybe Koharu hasn't lost her mind. *I scroll down the main menu*
As I scroll down the main menu, I got my friends list and spot the K sections… but much to my surprise.
You: Hmm? That's weird… where is she?
Koharu wasn't in the list… in fact nobody was, all the friends I had on my list… they're gone.
You: what…? What is happening…?
Later
I didn't know what I was doing… I didn't know if I was going crazy or if this world has just forgotten me… I didn't even know where I was going, I was just walking through the plains outside of Arc Sophia. I didn't know what else to do.
?: HREAA!
You: Hmm? (Sounds like fighting.)
I then ran to see where the noise was coming from and much to my surprise, I found Asuna, Liz, Silica, Leafa and Kirito trying to hold off a massive spider looking beast. Its level was over 100, it's no surprise its very strong.
Silica: "Pant" "Pant".
Lisbeth: this enemy is pretty tough, we should retreat.
Asuna: Even if we wanted to, that thing could web us down if we run. We need to come up with a strategy.
Kirito: you guys go, I'll hold him off.
Leafa: But Kazuto—
Kirito: No buts, just get out of here!
Gigantic spider: SKREEE! *the boss smashes the ground*
Using its eight legs, the spider lands a massive jump attack that knocks everybody off their feet.
Everybody: AAAAH!
Gigantic spider: KHEEE!
Kirito: Igh, run now!
The spider was about to land another attack on Kirito.
Asuna: Kirito! Look out!
Kirito: Huh?!
You: Uh-oh!
Wasting no more time, I dash forward and impale the boss with the tip of my sword, which as a result, slams the boss into a rock hard wall.
Gigantic spider: KREEEEEEEH!
Kirito: Wh-wha?!
You: stand back!
The spider was about to launch another attack, but I manage to knock it down with a ground slam attack and the spider lands on its back.
Gigantic spider: SKREEEE!
You: Hmph! *I jump up high*
Using the gravity and weight of my body, I point my sword on to the spiders' mid-level body and then land a massive slam attack which as a result, lands a critical hit on the boss, draining its remaining points of HP.
Gigantic Spider: Kreeee… *it bursts into polygons*
Kirito: Whoa! You saved us there.
Lisbeth: Hey wait a minute. I remember you from earlier.
Silica: what are you doing here?
You: I was just passing by when I heard you fighting this thing.
Kirito: those skills seem pretty high level, are you in the Assault team?
You: O-Okay, level with me here… do any of you not remember me?
Asuna: Hmm… no, never seen you. Other than my bedroom.
Kirito: Huh?
Asuna: Long story.
Lisbeth: I've only seen you this morning.
Silica: so have I.
Leafa: I'd remember someone like you if you are that strong.
You: Hmm… but were all friends.
Lisbeth: Friends? But we barely even know you.
You: Well I know you all. Asuna, I know that you are the best food maker in Aincrad since your cooking skill level is maxed out. Kirito, I know that you and Asuna have a daughter named Yui. Liz, I know that you started you started blacksmithing by taking custom orders without a shop. Silica, I know that you have a pet dragon named Pina and that she once saved you from a monster attack. Leafa, I know that you and Kirito are cousins but consider yourselves as brother and sister. Asuna, I know that you have a very strict mother and a shady looking fiancé in real life. Kirito, I know that you obtained your dual wielding skill around floor 50. Liz, I know that you were once having trouble adjusting with the changes in your life at some point. Silica, I know that even though you're scared, you still fight because you want to protect everyone and also provide support. Leafa, I know that you also do Kendo in real life and even made it to the nationals. And lastly, I know about the Hollow area that Kirito has been exploring with Philia.
Asuna: Wh-what?
Lisbeth: how do you know all this?
Leafa: all of those things are very personal. There is no way I would have shared that with a complete stranger.
Kirito: plus he knows some things from in real life…
You: I told you… were all friends.
Asuna: Hmm… okay, lets assume for a minute that we believe you, how is it that we don't know you?
You: that's what I've been trying to figure out too. But I have no idea.
Kirito: Hmm… this is rather strange.
You: what about the others? Where's Sanya, Sachi, Mito or Koharu by that fact?
Everyone: Huh?
You: what?
Asuna: I don't know who these people you mentioned are.
You: H-Huh?!
Kirito: I do know Sachi but… she's dead.
You: WH-WHAT?!
What was going on? I had no idea, but after hearing that Sachi is dead… I was starting to deny my whole existence.
Lisbeth: I have no idea who this Sanya, Mito or Koharu person is either.
You: B-But… they're all with us…
Kirito: Hey… I have an idea…
You: what is it?
Kirito: how about…? We all through party!
You: Huh?
Silica: Hey, good idea!
Lisbeth: I'm alsways down for that.
Leafa: yeah!
You: W-Wait! But what about—
Kirito: Come on, your new here so we might as well have fun.
You: B-But, we were just—
Asuna: Come on, no buts!
Everyone: YEAH! LET'S HAVE A PARTY! A PARTY! A PARTY!
You: What is going on?!
You: "Gasp!" *I look around* a-another dream?! O-okay… I am in Asuna's room… there is no signs of any differences on me… *I scroll down my main menu* and everyone is back on my friends list…
Asuna: "Yawn" oh, morning (You).
You: Asuna! You know who I am?
Asuna: Huh? Of course.
You: Oh… good.
Asuna: Especially with yesterday's party, how could I not?
You: Huh?! Party!
As I looked around, I saw that everybody, except for Koharu, Sanya or Sachi or Mito, were laying on the ground with mouths either drooling or just snoring.
You: Wh-what?! So I never woke up! What is going on with today?! Up until now, I've been having strange dreams that look almost too real for me to even grasp. Now that I think about, they were all scenerious of my favorite animes! Konosuba, Spy x family, aharen-san wa hakarenai, and then this wacky turn of events!
Asuna: Oh, didn't you know?
You: What?
In that moment, everybody wakes up like as if they just came back from the dead, and then blew out party poppers.
Everyone: ¡HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!
You: Oh my GOOOOOOOOOD!
The end….
April fools!
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