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[Well, this is certainly... surprising. One moment he was in a heaven (not literally), and now he is in... a place that is too far to be called as one. And not to say, he's having his doubt that he's still in Aincrad, since that place was never as dusky as this place.]

If I were to mention VRMMORPG or NerveGear, does it actually ring any bell to you?

Thank you very much in advance.

[Better take things as cautious as possible.]

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[...So helpful, indeed. He acknowledges his location is not in Aincrad anymore already, alright, but Kirito is still trying to find a lead here. Or if it's possible, a survivor from his world.]

Ah, no... That's okay. [God how do one deal with wimmen.] VRMMORPG is a video gaming terms, so I think it's normal if you don't know.

Video game?

Are you looking for other players, then...?

[He shrugs a bit, his face is somewhat bashful.]

You can say that. Although I am looking for a certain someone, to be more exact.

I'm not very smart about video games, but I'm a bit better with people. Who are you looking for? I can try to help you out, sir!

[W-wow... You're very adorable, Satou. Which made him harder to say things out loud.]

My... [Wife? No, he indeed proposed to her, but they are not official yet, so...] ...fiancee, Asuna.

Fiancee-san? [ She repeats it excitably. Truth be told, she's never met anyone who is egaged before. ] Congratulations! Very well, yes-! I shall keep my eyes open for Asuna-san the Fiancee-san!

[ And she'll maul Japaese honorifics while she's at it! She's going to be so busy. ]

Who should I tell her is looking for her? Fiancee-san the matching one?

T-thanks.

[Where does one even begin about how embarrassing that was? The way she implied that was just plain... weird.]

[A small pause as he coughs to recuperate his calm demeanor.]

But I don't think all of this is necessary. I can look for her myself. [Because asking such a lovely girl is not wise. Yeah.]

Nn-nn! It's fine! Asuna-san must be very important to you. I am sure she wants to find you quickly as well, if she is here in the tower. So I will do all in my power to reunite you as quickly as possible, sir!

[Well, what now? Raising another objection against a woman, a girl is never really his choice of action, but...]

Aaah, thanks... [And while at it, another unsaid thanks because she reminds him of how important Asuna is to him.] ...Who am I speaking with?

No problem! I will do my very best.

... ah! My apologies, I've been so incredibly rude! I am Satou! Kuroneko Satou! It's a pleasure to meet you.

Kirito. Nice to meet you too, Satou.

[He bows a little, and he's reminded of this now.]

Sorry to put more works with you, but can I ask something?

The pleasure is mine, Mr Kirito-san.

[ She nods. ] Mm-mm. Please go ahead, I will be 100% ears.

[Uuuh...] First of all, just Kirito is perfectly enough.

Where are we, actually?

Au? Are you sure? [ Impolite people don't get to have friends, after all... Neither do weirdos, but she hasn't considered that. ]

um... Au, so no one has told you, um... This is the tower, um-... Have you found your letter-san yet?

Very sure.

The one that said that my world has been destroyed?

Mm. Judging by how calm you seem, I am hoping that you and I agree that it is likely a lie? I do not think there is any reason to believe the contents of that letter.

...Not necessarily, I can somewhat believe it, actually.

[ And Satou forgets to act like a sweet and timid moeblob: she does not like that answer. ]

You're ready to believe the world you come from could be blown away?

[And he doesn't even flinch at that. Kirito simply keeps his face straight.]

I don't mean to brag, but I am ready. [Somewhat.] That doesn't mean I am content with that, of course.

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That's not something to brag about. It's stupid!

[ Said so maturely. ]

Stupid and selfish!

[And he shrugs a bit.]

Not stupid and selfish. [To a fault...] It's just... I am trying my best to accept the fact, perhaps.

Accepting the truth is okay sometimes, but other times it's just stupid! If you accept it then it's 100% true, but as long as you deny it there should be at least a 1% chance of changing it!

[That thinking is rather childish, but Kirito won't express it.]

Sometimes, one percent is not as big as you would think, Satou.

So what? Sometimes 99% or even 100% is a really small amount in the end! That doesn't change anything about how hopeful or miserable those percentages make people.

Oh? [There's a flicker of ticks on his eyes for a bit.] Then amuse me on what should we do and the possible outcome of it.

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