Apocalyptic Crossover: Starting with a Guide to Winning Over Asuna

The two sat on the sofa, the atmosphere was somewhat quiet, but they understood each other without saying a word.

Asuna's current affection level is 90, just one step away from reaching 100, thus unlocking her first exclusive romance skill.

In order to win over Asuna, Lu Xiao decided to go all out.

Looking at Asuna, whose face was flushed and who was fidgeting with her hands, I could see her face was red and her head was down.

Lu Xiao took a deep breath.

"Asuna, I love you!"

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and time and space felt to stand still at that moment.

Asuna raised her head, her alluring eyes meeting Lu Xiao's gaze.

Lu Xiao's heart was churning. He was terrified that Asuna would reject him and give him a "nice guy" card.

I was rejected when I confessed my feelings in a past life, and I still remember that feeling vividly.

But he's not afraid now. Even if he's rejected, it will only lower his favorability slightly.

But if we don't seize this opportunity, then Sinon's assist will have been wasted.

I'm going all out for 100 affection points and to achieve the first-time romance achievement.

Asuna trembled slightly, and her already flushed cheeks turned an even deeper crimson.

Her eyes darted away from Lu Xiao in a flustered manner, tinged with a touch of girlish shyness.

Her lips were slightly pursed, as if she wanted to say something but was too embarrassed to speak. Her fingers nervously gripped the hem of her clothes, and her breathing became rapid.

After a long pause, she replied in a voice barely audible, "I like you too."

Lu Xiao's eyes widened, his face filled with joy.

Lu Xiao sat down in front of Asuna and took her hands in his: "Do you... really like me too?"

Asuna nodded shyly: "I like you, Lu Xiao."

"Haha, that's great!"

Lu Xiao opened his arms and pulled Asuna into his embrace, holding her tightly.

He could feel Asuna's rapid breathing and her chest heaving, signs of love and excitement.

Lu Xiao stroked Asuna's hair, took a deep breath, and savored the fragrance of his beloved.

Asuna blushed and leaned on Lu Xiao's shoulder, her body seemingly frozen, afraid to move.

What should he do next? Lu Xiao's breathing became rapid.

Never mind, the bolder you are, the more you'll produce.

He gently placed his hands on Asuna's shoulders, pushing the two of them a short distance apart, so that their eyes met.

Asuna could feel Lu Xiao's burning desire.

Asuna.

Lu Xiao leaned forward and, before Asuna could react, gently kissed her lips.

At that moment, Asuna seemed slightly flustered.

But the moment their lips touched, she succumbed, neither struggling nor refusing.

The two embraced and kissed, their passion reaching its peak.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Asuna lowered her head, not daring to look Lu Xiao in the eye.

Lu Xiao licked his lips, savoring the sensation. The girl before him was no longer resisting him.

Lu Xiao stepped forward again and kissed Asuna on the lips.

Their passion grew even stronger.

However, just then, the phone rang, interrupting their rhythm.

Asuna opened her phone; it was Kirito calling.

Asuna's mind drifted to Kirito, remembering how deeply he loved her, and how she was passionately kissing another man. She felt so sorry for Kirito.

"It's Kirito calling, should I... answer the phone?" Asuna asked Lu Xiao shyly.

"Take it."

Asuna answered the phone: "Hello, Kirito-kun."

"Asuna, what would you like to eat tonight? I'll buy some groceries on my way."

"Tonight... whatever you want to eat, I can make it for you."

"Really? I want to eat an extra spicy sandwich today. Hmm, that shouldn't be too difficult to make."

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come over."

"Okay, see you tonight."

Asuna hung up the phone and looked at the enthusiastic Lu Xiao in front of her, momentarily at a loss as to how to deal with this feeling.

She deeply loves Kirito, but she also likes Lu Xiao in front of her.

Lu Xiao brought her a different kind of affection, completely different from Kirito's, yet she couldn't help but be drawn to him.

Lu Xiao slowly leaned forward, while Asuna leaned back slightly, and the two of them fell onto the sofa.

Just as Lu Xiao was about to continue, he saw a hint of tears welling up in Asuna's eyes.

Lu Xiao immediately stopped what he was doing.

"What's wrong, Asuna?"

Asuna shook her head slightly: "No, I already have Kirito. I like you, Lu Xiao, but I can't keep making mistakes."

Seeing Asuna like this, Lu Xiao felt a pang of sympathy.

So they helped Asuna up.

"I'm sorry, Asuna, but I just wanted you to understand my feelings. I like you."

"Yes, I know, I like you too, but I can't be two-timing, so let's not do this anymore. Let's still be good friends, okay?"

Hearing the words "good friend," Lu Xiao felt a mix of emotions.

This is certainly not what he wants.

"I understand, I was too hasty."

"It's none of your business, and I haven't refused. Let's forget about today."

Asuna smiled slightly, her expression showing a mixture of reluctance and sadness.

Seeing this, Lu Xiao pulled Asuna into his arms again: "It's impossible to forget what happened today. I know Kirito holds an important place in your heart, but I also want to hold an unshakable place in your heart."

After saying that, Lu Xiao kissed Asuna's red lips again.

Lu Xiao is not someone who gives up easily. If he agrees, then the two are destined to be friends.

He was determined to leave a deep impression on Asuna, so that she would never forget him.

Even when Asuna tried to push Lu Xiao away, Lu Xiao did not back down.

After a long kiss, just as Asuna had given up struggling, Lu Xiao took the initiative to let go.

"I don't want us to just be friends, but I won't force you to think that way. I'll be going now."

Lu Xiao stroked Asuna's hair and then walked towards the door.

"Lu Xiao~" Asuna suddenly called out to Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao turned around and saw that Asuna's cheeks were still burning hot, and her lips were slightly red and moist from being kissed.

And a slight sense of decadence that she herself was unaware of.

"What's wrong, Asuna?" Lu Xiao asked.

Asuna pursed her lips slightly, her expression a mix of grievance and tender reluctance: "N-nothing...it's nothing."

"Um."

Lu Xiao turned and left.

Watching Lu Xiao's departing figure, Asuna felt a pang of reluctance, the warm, unspeakable touch still lingering on her lips.

Asuna wondered if she really only wanted to be friends with Lu Xiao.

The image of Lu Xiao kissing her flashed through her mind; that passion, so different from Kirito's, touched her heart and made her unable to forget it.

The feeling Lu Xiao gave her was a mixture of love and shame—knowing she shouldn't be so deeply involved yet still falling into it.

Every inch of it was tearing at her rationality, making her both worried and greedy.

The burning sensation from their embrace still lingered on my cheeks, refusing to fade.