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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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[ 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.)]

[scintillated]

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. ]

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[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.]