Why did Hikigaya save the anime girls in Sword Story?

"Bought"

"Wow, your mobility is still amazing."

"My savings weren't quite enough, so I borrowed some from Haruno-nee on an installment plan. It's cheap, but it's definitely my car, and the passenger seat is exclusively for Asuna.

Ah, I might give Komachi a ride occasionally, but this seat is basically yours."

"Ok!"

Asuna fastened her seat belt with shining eyes. Thinking that this would be her exclusive seat from now on, she was so happy that she wanted to kiss Hachiman's cheek, but the seat belt restricted her movements.

"Mmmmm...it's so pleasant, I can't get enough..."

"Ha ha"

Asuna hooked her finger at Hachiman, who reluctantly moved his face closer. Asuna, having succeeded, smiled with satisfaction.

"Hmmmm~"

"You're not a child, uh-huh~"

"What does it matter? Let's go!"

"well"

Hachiman turned the key and started the engine.

"Then let's go to Onishi Cafe."

"Yeah! Is everyone okay?"

"Finally I get to see Liz, Asuna."

"Yeah! I've seen everyone else when they came to visit. Although I've met Liz in the game, this is the first time we've met in real life. I'm really looking forward to it!"

"Argo may not be able to come"

"Yukino-san and Argo-san are both very busy."

After the dissolution of RECT PROGRESS, the operation of ALO was transferred to a new company under the Yukinoshita Group.

Due to the need for handover work, Yang Nai, who serves as a bridge, is very busy every day.

Argo was hired personally by Yang Noi to assist the government and be at Yang Noi's disposal.

When Hachiman asked why he hired Argo, Haruno gave a sly smile and replied:

“Because it’s more fun this way.”

While they were talking, they had already arrived at their destination. Hachiman parked the car awkwardly in the parking lot, contacted Agil to inform him that they had arrived, and the two walked towards Onishi Cafe.

"right here"

"Wow, what a shop with a great atmosphere."

"That fits Agil's style, doesn't it?"

"Well, I can't quite put my finger on it, but I do feel a bit like Mr. Agil."

"Come in, everyone should be here. Oh, and by the way, we'll use the in-game names today."

"Ok!"

The two men pushed open the shop door and looked inside cautiously.

"Sorry I'm late...Huh?"

"No one?"

The table was cluttered with food and half-finished drinks, but the room was empty. As the two men walked in confused, their companions, who had been hiding behind the counter and the door, suddenly jumped out and simultaneously set off firecrackers.

"You're too slow, Hachiman!"

"Hachiman-kun! Asuna!"

"Yo Hachiman, is the driving going well?"

"Asuna is still so beautiful! But everyone here is a beauty! Why is Hachiman always around..."

"Ms. Asuna, long time no see!"

"Ms. Asuna looks so good."

"Hachiman! Asuna! Too~ slow~!"

"Brother! Sister!"

"How hateful, Senior, they are indeed a perfect match..."

Hachiman stood there for a moment and then quickly apologized:

"S-Sorry, I'm not used to driving. I was mainly delayed in the parking lot."

"Long time no see everyone!"

The members participating today in the order of speaking are: Kirito, Leafa, Agil, Klein, Silica, Yukino, Yui, Komachi, Isshiki, plus Liz who has not yet spoken, and Hachiman and Asuna who have just arrived.

At this time, Liz, who was hiding behind, walked forward timidly.

"Liz!"

"Asuna! Is this our first meeting?"

Lisbeth rushed over, calling Asuna's name. Asuna hugged her tightly, overjoyed at finally meeting her.

Then, a sort of banquet began—"sort of" because the men's and women's camps were clearly divided. It wasn't that relations were bad, but rather that all the female members of the "Yawata-tai" had gathered for the first time, and they were engaged in a lively exchange.

Hachiman glanced at the women's camp and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that everyone was getting along. On the men's side, everyone except Klein remained calm.

Agil is married, and I heard Kirito and Lisbeth are about to start dating. Needless to say, the only single person here is Klein.

"Hachiman, what I said before..."

"Oh, you've been waiting there for a long time too. Is the work almost arranged?"

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. Now I finally have some spare time. I can come anytime."

Although Klein has completed rehabilitation, he is still unable to work as well as before.

He insisted on waiting until he was fully recovered before letting Hachiman introduce him, and this manliness made Takizawa-sensei happily agree.

"Okay, then I'll arrange the time?"

"give it to you"

"So will Klein's spring come? Do you want to bet on it, Kirito?"

"Hmm...if we're going to bet, let's bet on success."

"Oh! My soul's best friend! Do you think so highly of me?"

"No, I'm just betting on the underdog..."

"Hello?"

"What are you talking about?"

Hearing Klein's loud voice, the female camp also gathered.

"Actually, I want to introduce Mr. Takizawa to Klein..."

"Which teacher?"

"Hey, I understand how you feel, but don't use 'that person'."

"Takizawa-sensei and Klein-san..."

"Yui, you too..."

"Hachiman, I'm suddenly feeling a bit uneasy... Ah, don't get me wrong! I'm not dissatisfied with her, but I'm worried about whether I, who haven't had much contact with women, can guide her well..."

"Listen up, Klein. Takizawa-sensei does have some issues. But just stay true to yourself. I believe you can do it. Keep going."

"Oh! Leave it to me!"

"Hachiman-kun, what you said is quite impressive..."

"Klein will always find a way. Outsiders, please don't interfere."

"Indeed."

"Ah, Agil, I want hot milk."

"okay"

“Then I want one too.”

"Hold on"

Two cups of hot milk were placed on the counter. While Hachiman was taking a break from drinking his milk, he noticed that the person sitting next to him was blowing on the hot milk.

"It's just like the cat tongue I imagined."

“I was afraid of heat since I was a child”

"There's really nothing you can do if you're afraid of getting burned, Argo... Argo!? When did you get here!?"

"Yo?"

"Isn't this Argo? Long time no see!"

“I just happened to be free so I came here.”

"Miss Argo!"

Asuna happily hugged Argo.

"Oh? Asuna-chan is so enthusiastic?"

"Because... because you gave me hope when I was imprisoned, and I've always wanted to thank you."

"Good boy, you tried your best."

The atmosphere of the party became even more lively when Hachiman introduced Argo to Yukino and other members of the ALO team.

Kirito secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Leafa getting close to Lisbeth, and Hachiman was also relieved when he saw Yukino, Yui, and Asuna happily chatting.

Their eyes met and they smiled knowingly - although this smile was completely unsuitable for them.

Three hours passed before he knew it. Hachiman stood up and gave a speech:

"Although the party is lively, it's time to end. Everyone here is my most cherished companion and friend. Uh, sorry, I can't think of any nice words to say, so I'll just say it in a clichéd way. Please continue to take care of me."

In this way, Hachiman and Asuna, whose two years of high school life were taken away by SAO, gained an irreplaceable partner in return.

From now on, they will carry out activities around ALO, but many companions will be with them.

At this point, the series of events triggered by SAO came to an end, but the story of Hachiman and Asuna will continue——

ALO: Chapter 132: The Efforts Behind the Trio

"Hey, Mr. Kikuoka, is it about time I be discharged from the hospital?"

"I'm really sorry about this, but I might need to use your hacking skills next time."

Argo was placed under house arrest by Kikuoka under the pretext of hospitalization.

However, this was not because Kikuoka had committed any crime, but rather because of Argo's past actions.

Argo has repeatedly hacked into the servers of various organizations. Although she has never committed any criminal acts such as stealing data, she is a person who values ​​reading information more than eating three meals a day and has an excessive thirst for knowledge.

Kikuoka has been under close surveillance since he started working at the Public Security Bureau.

Kikuoka took advantage of the fact that Argo was on the list of victims in this incident and quickly took control of her personal freedom to prevent her information from leaking.

Of course, he also had the intention of using her in the future, and his real purpose was to do her a favor by arranging matters such as the hospital.

Now, the time has finally come. With Hikigaya and the others discovering Asuna is trapped in ALO, the need to investigate RECT Progress becomes urgent.

The first person Kikuoka thought of was Argo, but Argo was wary of Kikuoka and could not gain his trust with just a verbal explanation.

So Kikuoka brought some materials to persuade Argo and was negotiating with her.

"Isn't that enough?"

"Is there as much as you need for photos and stuff?"