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[ Asuna's entry into this after life was more calm than most-- There wasn't any flailing or yelling or disbelief, she simply accepted the fact that she had died back in that floating stage along with Kirito, and was (for some reason) in a school. Of course, there were countless questions, but it wasn't too urgent. In the end, there was only one thing on her mind-- Where was Kirito...? She can't help but place a hand on her chest, remembering what was said. Did he survive, since he defeated Heathcliff? Or was he here as well. ]

[ Nonetheless, she'll be busy trying to learn where everything is, and why she's in a school after dying. Maybe her adventure in SAO was really a dream? But she didn't recognize this uniform, or remember it from somewhere, so that notion wasn't considered seriously. ]

( A ) Lunch

[ If Asuna had been alive, she would've been more social than this, but she just wanted some space for a bit. Dying (is she even dead) and then being thrown into an unknown school was taking its toll on her, so acting friendly would be too much of a hassle. Now that she thinks about it, this situation was too weird, maybe she should be more alert?

You'll find her sitting down in an near empty level of the cafeteria, munching away mindlessly on whatever she managed to get. She'd probably pass for an NPC is she wasn't so isolated. ]

( B ) Skipping class

[ Ok, not really. She just doesn't know what class she had to go to. Sure, she had a key to her dorm, but other that she was clueless. The people around her weren't all that helpful either!-- What if she just went to a random class. Would they even care...? No, do things right Asuna!

Peering into the windows of countless classrooms, she'll roam the halls until somehow turning brave enough to go in one. If only those teachers didn't look so busy!! Well, not busy per se, but they didn't look all that friendly to her either. ]

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[I wondered why I even attended school. Was it to feel like I'm actually getting something of academic worth and there was something worth doing? If you get too content with life you die for real, don't you? ...Maybe. I was just trying to do that. To turn into...a blobfish.

I was supposed to think it over, about joining that cult that girl was talking about. But I don't think fighting against God will do much of anything in your situation. What'll happen next? You pass on and become a blobfish anyway, right? Blobfish, blobfish...

I lay my head on the desk, and look outside. ...It's a good thing these people are NPCs. Well, most. If they had come up and talk to me, I'd probably blow them off. They'd think I'm some kind of delinquent or something. ...I guess I am here. Should I just walk out then? They probably wouldn't care, even the teachers won't.

...Instead, I lay there. I hum a little. Louder. If anyone catches it, they'd probably say I'm crazy, it's not even Christmas time. Still.

His nose was pretty red and shiny, nonetheless.]

[ Peeking into one particular classroom, she sees something familiar, and something stirs within her; if they were alive, her heart would've probably skipped a beat. It's not even his face, but the slightly messy black hair is something she remembers clearly, and it gives her enough reason to slide the door open and meekly wave the teacher over.

With a "Hello, is Kazuto Kirigaya here?" She manages to look like she knows what she's doing, and a weak excuse is enough for the teacher to call him over and say there's an emergency club meeting in a monotone voice. For some reason he doesn't notice how shaky Asuna's voice was, or how her hands are grasping the door frame a little too tightly-- maybe he thought she was nervous?

It took all she had not to lounge at him from the hallway, to hug him and cry into his shoulder. Somewhere in the back of her mind, she'd resolved herself to thinking that she'd never see him-- She was dead, right? Even so, to be so blessed to see him again, for fate to be kind enough to have them meet in this strange place... She just stands in the hall, dumbfounded and waiting for him to come over. ]

[The humming didn't even phase them, sans the few annoyed looks I've noticed. Sooner or later, a hear steps, footsteps. Oh no, am I in trouble? Gonna assign me detention for being a disruption of class? Go for it, I don't need to be here. Suspend me.

Of course, what was an awaiting of a lecture turned into mild confusion. "There's someone to see you about an emergent club meeting." ...What? I never signed up for any club. I had half a mind to just ignore him and continue "disrupting class" but, I'd be lying if I wasn't any type of curious.

I rose from my seat, pockets filled with my hands. Leaving the class he sees the one who called him out, standing.]

... [The hairs on my back stand, like a hit of deja vu. I've seen her. She's the only one I've felt a familiarity with here. A rush of memories fill my head. Remember? You were a beater. Were.

...This...is the girl you partied up with. Window, screenname.

Asuna.]

[ As soon as she sees his face, she smiles, getting a bit teary. It's him, it's really him...!! He looks odd with the school uniform, but it's still the Kirito she knows and loves. Seeing him approach, she can't help but get excited. Her preciously fidgety state changes, and before long-- ]

[ Asuna practically jumps on him, not holding back in the least. Geez, he probably wasn't completely out of the classroom, but she doesn't care!! ]

[--My mind goes black. What? Why is the girl who witnessed a "beater" who left everyone behind, holding onto me like she was dying to see me?

...Maybe this was just how she felt, seeing someone with some familiarity here. It's kinda cute, seeing her like this. In fact, I still remember the smile she gave back then when I put on that Midnight Coat.

...A bit confused, I hold back, maybe a bit awkwardly.]

Erm... [I struggled a bit for words, holding back any embarrassment.] Long time no see.

Your screenname was "Asuna," back in SAO, right? [It was then, my voice got a bit darker than I imagined.]

Guess we both didn't make it in the end.

[ Any awkwardness that Kirito might've been feeling went right over her head. She was just too happy to care. Pulling back, her arms still around his neck, she giggles a bit. ]

I guess you could say that. Long time no see. [ However, Asuna pouts at his comment about her screen name. Don't joke around at a time like this, Kirito...!! Oh well, that's just how he was. Still smiling, she replies happily. ]

We found each other again though, right? It might not be too bad, going to school together.

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If anyone were to see this, it'd almost look like we were lovers...what is she doing?]

Found...each other? [Going to school, together...?]

...U-uh. Were you looking for me or something? [When I said that, my eyes shifted from her arms around my neck, and her face. ...Come on, are you playing a joke? Last I remember, "Asuna" was this quiet, solo player like me...why is she acting so...weird now? (For lack of a better word.)]

I didn't know you were here, but it's not like I wasn't thinking about you the whole time-- [ Her cheeks get a little bit red as she says this. He was pushing this joke a little too far, you'd think he'd be happy to see her again! He just looked confused. Removing her arms, she crosses them over her chest. ]

We disappeared together too... Maybe I was expecting you, just a little.

[ Uh oh, she's upset. Nice going, Kirito. ]

[At that moment, I think I may have blacked out, if just for a second. I focused on that statement, and that statement alone.

"We disappeared together."]

...No. We didn't.

[My "disappearance" was not meant to be seen by anyone, heard by anyone. It was a suicide mission at best.

Don't get it twisted. My disappearance was a solo one.

I'm a solo player until the end.]

[ Guess who's actually skipping class? Yuri chose to keep to the hallways, for now, going outside would just put him to sleep, and he wasn't in the mood for a nap. Argh, with each passing day, there was less and less to do here.

...Maybe he'd go bother Leon. He was bored out of his mind on his own. He continued down the hallway (the one he was pretty sure Leon's class was in), when a figure caught his eye. A girl, not one he recognized, looking into one of the class rooms...wasn't everyone in class right now? Well, him aside. The native students here were always on time so...she might be like him. Like the ones who came here.

He walked a little closer, calling out to her. Why was she just watching the class? ]

Get in already. It's not good to skip. [ Look who's talking. ]

[ With a jump, she turns towards the person who spoke. A hall monitor? This probably meant that she was going to get in trouble. Geez, even in a place after death they had things like this...? How troublesome. Hopefully they'll understand when she explains the situation. ]

I-I don't know which class I'm in-- Could you help me?

[ ...huh. She's lost? ...Maybe she was a new arrival. He sighed, however, at that thought. It's not like he knew where she should be either. ]

Sorry, can't help there. I don't even know who you are. [ He said with a dismissive wave. What did he look like, a hall monitor? ] You don't even know what room to go to?

[ ... Sure the cafeteria is packed today. Chihiro has no chance of working on his project with his computer with all these people who could bother him like the other day. Regardless, he needs some food to give him energy until dinner.

Laptop under his arm, and the tray with food in his other hand, there will be a "girl" dressed in a female uniform who's wandering through the area looking for a free table. The only one "she" can see, unfortunately, has one person sitting at it- but from the way she looks, so aloof, Chihiro thinks it must be an NPC. Regardless, he can't help but ask, timidly. ]

Excuse me, can I sit at this table?

[ It takes a bit for her to acknowledge Chihiro, and her slightly surprised reaction is even more late. Someone bothered to approach her? She looks around for a moment, before answering. It seems everything else was full, so it'd be rude to turn her down... ]

Mm. [ A nod. ]

[ Ah, she answered... maybe she's not an NPC after all. However, Chihiro won't push his luck just yet. Quietly, he takes a seat by one of the table's corners, trying to take the least amount of space possible, and placing his laptop and tray on it.

While eating, he takes a glance at her from time to time... if she's not a NPC, she must be depressed about something... then again, nobody would be a happy camper upon realizing they're dead and placed in this weird school with no way out. He would try to strike a conversation, but he doesn't want to bother her. ]

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