Alice added, Kirito's mind recalled the scene when Sinon was bullied. Children who tried to reach out would hit them, push them on the back, and curse them as if they were amused, while the adults continued to look on, insisting that it was futile. A group of human-like scum gathered together to engage in endless violence and contempt.
Just thinking about them makes me angry and makes me want to chop their heads off. They are the worst kind of people - Kirito couldn't help but think so. The eldest among them, Egil, must have had the same idea as Kirito, and said with his arms crossed.
\"If you think about it for a moment, you may be able to understand Shino's feelings after being involved in this incident. But how could such a thing happen?\"
"Mr. Egil, you are a smart man, and so are we all.
But the people around that girl at that time were not smart enough to do such a thing.
Thanks to those people who forcibly opened the wound in the girl's heart, scratched it when it was bleeding, and tried their best to sprinkle salt on it, the girl's heart was even more broken, and this happened. It seemed like they were insulting the girl as a freak without even realizing it. "
When Alice said this in an obviously angry tone, people around her were talking about things like "Too bad" and "This is so cruel". Alice continued, trying to interrupt him.
"The girl had PTSD, so she saw a psychiatrist. But her PTSD was different from other patients. It's not something that can be cured.
He was constantly bullied not only in elementary school but also in junior high school, and treatment by a psychiatrist was ineffective. There are also constant attacks of panic symptoms, hallucinations, nightmares and other attacks. Because such days lasted for five years, the girl completely closed her heart and could not trust anyone, including her parents.
At that time, Shino really needed the support of those around her and received appropriate treatment. However, because he was surrounded by people who were fools who didn't think about anything, his emotional trauma worsened and he eventually became severely closed-minded.
Although it was the incident itself that hurt Shino's heart, the bigger reason was the garbage around her that hurt her at that time.
When Kirito realized this again, he felt pins and needles of pain and searing anger welling up in his chest.
\"In the fifth year, you finally came to me, integrated into SAo, and met someone who understood me. It is there. Although it is unfortunate to be involved in the death game of SAo, it can also be said that it is a blessing for that girl. A lucky thing.\"
The public has been told that SAo is a killing game, a cursed game, and those of us who are actually into it think so too. However, if Shino was not trapped in SAo, she would not be able to meet them and would be traumatized.
For most people, this is nothing but misfortune, but in Shino's case it was exactly the opposite, and her friends around her seemed to understand silently. After a few seconds, Yuuki broke the silence and spoke.
\"I also understand how Shino feels. I can't say it out loud, but I have been bullied in the same way, so that's why Shino is so sad.\"I completely understand why you can't trust others anymore. "
I heard Asuna and Kem say before that Yuuki was bullied because of her illness. As if to prove this, Yuuki's eyes trembled as she spoke, and as the conversation came to an end, Kaim gently held her hand.
After Yuuki finished speaking, Diabel, who had been listening to Yuuki for most of what he said and barely spoke, spoke.
\"Thanks to Alice-sensei's story, we now know what happened to Shino-san. However, we have no intention of giving up our friendship with Shino-san. In the face of death, Shino-san will be with us. We escaped Come out, it's over.\"That game of death. No matter what situation Shino-san encounters, we are all Shino-san’s friends. \"
\"I agree with Miss Diabell. We are friends of Miss Shino and are irreplaceable companions. But why does Miss Shino think so? Miss Shino and we are from the same school. So, no Someone should torture Shino.\"-No more San. "
Hearing Diabell's words followed by Silica, everyone around them acted as if they were thinking about something, but Kirito already knew the reason. Just when he was about to speak, Alice stopped Kirito again and interrupted his words.
\"Thanks to you irreplaceable friends, that girl's heart was opened. Thanks to precious people like Kirito-kun and Yui, that girl's heart became very rich. Especially Asuna and Li Thank you, Silica. \"After becoming that girl's friend, that girl can now live like a normal girl.
However, the girl still didn't understand. "
\"Don't you understand yet? Teacher Alice, what does this mean?\"
In answer to Leafa's question, Alice gently placed her index finger on her forehead.
"The post-traumatic stress disorder (ptSd) that girl suffered from was rooted in fear. In her case, she had something terrible happen to her because of the murder weapon used in the incident involving her, so I had an intense fear that This fear caused me to have panic attacks.
However, for five years, the girl was tortured not only by the weapon, but also by those around her. Because of this, the girl had a deep-rooted fear of murder weapons, a fear of strangers and loneliness. That girl suffered terrible things, betrayal after betrayal, thanks to the mean people around her. "
Alice leaned back in her chair and sighed deeply.
"And the scars in that girl's heart have not healed yet. Those scars caused fear in her heart, caused her to have epileptic seizures in advance, weakened her trust in you, and prevented her from realizing that you are irreplaceable." Friends. The girl's trauma included being betrayed by others, being left alone, and loneliness itself. "
Perhaps he was listening to Alice's story with rapt attention, or perhaps he was stunned by the content of the story. Kirito was mingling with his speechless friends while recalling Shino's memories.
After Shino experienced that incident, she worked hard to become stronger for her own survival. She also said this many times when she first entered SAo.
However, since they met and started falling in love, Shino stopped talking about these things and no longer thought about these things. Instead, she felt lonely and lonely to the extreme, and I began to be afraid.
Because of this, Kirito wanted to stay with Shino forever and continue to love her, but Alice's story made him understand this.
After all, loneliness, betrayal, and oppression from others are still deeply rooted in Shino's heart as abhorrent traumas.
\"So, Shino-chan, are you afraid of being betrayed by us, or are you afraid of being isolated like before you met us?\"
"It's like this. In fact, that girl spent more time being bullied by others than she spent with you. Because of this, that girl"
Just when Alice was answering Lilan's question, a person suddenly appeared and started running towards the exit. Alice immediately stopped them, "Wait a minute."
Lisbeth, who had never moved her mouth before, suddenly made a sudden move, attracting everyone's attention.
"Liz, where are you going?"
\"You've already decided, haven't you? I'm going to Shino's place. I'm going to Shino--no, I'm going to Shino's room in the apartment where Shino lives!\"
"What are you going to do after you leave?"
\"Go and tell that girl again! We are your friends, I am your best friend! Not just me, Asuna, Silica, Leafa, Filia, Lilan, you also want to follow me Come along. At that girl’s place!”
Lisbeth's voice was too sudden. They were definitely confused, and their friends who were called all let out confused cries, and Asuna asked Lisbeth to calm down.
"Hey, hey, Liz, what's going on?"
"What's wrong, why are you so calm!? That girl is like this, she's suffering!"
\"R. Miss Liz, please calm down! Now is not the time for us to fight!\"
When Silica walked over to Asuna to calm her down, Lisbeth lowered her head, showing a slightly disappointed expression. There was a heavy silence in the room, no one could speak, but this silence was soon broken by Kirito.
"Liz"
\"I still clearly remember when I became friends with that girl. When she became friends with me and Asuna, she cried a lot. That's when I realized that this girl has been through a lot of pain, she has been through a lot Painful. So I decided that no matter what happens, no matter how many decades pass, I will still be Shino's friend. I think we will always be best friends.
At this time, Lisbeth raised her head. His expression was complicated, seeming to be a mix of worry, regret, and anger.
\"But what? We trust Shino so much and regard her as a friend, but is that girl still suffering from the pain of not trusting others? We have been with Shino for so long, but you can't cure it. \"That girl We haven’t noticed the heart of a child for a long time? Is this what will happen to her? "
Lisbeth immediately shook her head and spoke more forcefully.
"Isn't this the same as when we let that girl suffer? I can't forgive, I can't let that girl go!"
Lisbeth's sonorous words echoed throughout the room, and then fell into silence again. No one could speak, but Alice leaned back in her chair, took a deep breath, and spoke.
\"I think Shino has a very good friend. Liz, I understand your feelings very well, and I also understand that you are one of Shino's best friends.\"
While attracting the attention of the girls who were Shino's friends, Alice straightened her back and started to look at them.
\"But, Liz. Although you told the girl so, her words were not enough. Your feelings are very strong. But this feeling has not yet reached Shino's heart.\"
\"Our thoughts have not reached Shino's heart yet\"
\"Yes. If we can convey your thoughts to Shino's heart, we can heal the wounds caused by those who oppressed Shino, and Shino will love you from the bottom of her heart. You can believe her, and Believe her. \"Treat her as a good friend. It is extremely difficult to heal the scars left in that girl's heart by this incident, but if the scars are caused by oppression, you can heal it with your own hands, and I can do it. "
Immediately afterwards, Alice leaned on the backrest again, her eyes sharp. After making sure the girls stood up straight and started listening, Alice told them to change their minds.
\"But, this is your problem. If you are really worried about Shino and regard her as a friend and best friend, then you should find a way to convey this thought to Shino's heart. Think about it and Do it. Try to overcome the fantasies that those who oppressed that girl have built a nest in her mind. I won't help you this time, you should think about it. "
Those who knew the truth were attracted by the tone and majestic voice that was different from the usual Alice. This is Alice Serizawa's natural way of speaking. When she speaks like this, it means that Alice\/Alice is speaking from the heart. He said from the bottom of his heart that he would leave everything to the girls.
It seemed that the message was conveyed even to those who didn't understand what she meant, and those who heard Alice's words - mainly Shino's friends - remained motionless, but in the end Lisbeth made the first move , said it out.
\"It doesn't matter. Let's do it like this. Use our hands to heal Shino's heart! We will let that girl know that she is no longer alone!!\"
Lisbeth's words of determination were so loud that they seemed to resound throughout the entire hotel, causing the room to shake. Immediately after this voice sounded, Shino's friends, girls, and her friends suddenly shouted in unison, and words such as "I will do it!" and "I have to do it" rang out in the venue. Room..
There are so many people who care about Shino, and there are so many friends that Shino has made, and these friends are so eager to help Shino heal her soul.
People who were completely opposite to those who oppressed Sinon gathered around Sinon - Kirito, who knew the tragedy of that time through Sinon's memory, couldn't help but feel happy from the bottom of his heart.
However, not long after, Spiegel, who, like Shino, was Alice's exclusive patient, said something with a troubled look on his face for everyone to listen to.
"It's great that you're so enthusiastic, but what are we going to do? What can we do?"
"I'm just telling you that you just can't convey it. Besides, my opponent is Sinon, who seems to be more difficult than the high-difficulty tasks here.\"
Klein's words following Spiegel made almost all his friends look troubled and followed suit.
Kirito tries to find a way to make Shino's heart resonate in his mind, and he succeeds in finding some, but he soon realizes that it's not good.
Of course, there is a way to make Shino happy, and there is also a way to directly touch Shino's heart. However, this was just because Shino loved him and he loved Shino. If someone else did it, it would have no effect.
But now, Yuiichi is not the one who can heal Shino's heart and get rid of the trauma of being alone and being with others, but the friends around her.
This is very disturbing. How can he convey his feelings to Shino's heart? Just when he was about to think deeply, a voice suddenly jumped into his ears, surprising Kirito.
When I hurriedly looked back at the source, I saw a girl with long red hair with purple tips, wearing white, black and red clothing, and golden eyes. Despite some conflicts, Lilan is now one of Shino's friends both in real life and in VR.
"What's wrong, Lilan?"
\"Hey, Kirito-kun. There's something I've been curious about. Can I ask you something?\"
"Okay, but what exactly? I'll try to answer it."
\"Shino-chan——\"
Lilan's question had a certain impact on her friends who were struggling with how to express their feelings to Shino.
Shino's room in the SAo survivor apartment in the real world
\"I'm sorry Kirito. I asked you to do something selfish again\"
"Great, that's exactly what I wanted to do. Well, I didn't expect to be asked to do that two days in a row."
While saying this, Kirito put the large backpack on the floor. Shino looked at him with a reassured look on his face, he looked like he had traveled somewhere.
"I guess this is a bother after all. Just let me stay for two days."
\"No, that's not the case. I also feel that I can't leave Shino alone. However, how were you yesterday? It would be better if it started from yesterday.\"
"You were already logged in yesterday, so I guess I can't disturb you."
"I understand"
Shino woke up from a nightmare and had a bad morning, even having a flashback when logging in. After Alice's examination, Shino temporarily quit ALo.
It was already noon, but maybe I had been through so much and didn't have much of an appetite, so I cooked a quick lunch using what I had in the fridge, and then, I decided to cool down by playing some games. Anyway, I decided to go to bed without touching the sphere or using my smartphone.
After about a few hours, my smartphone started working, even though I didn't set a timer or anything. When Sinon woke up hearing a voice, it was a call from Kirito, so she woke up immediately and answered the call.
Kirito on the other end of the phone asked me various questions with a worried voice. how are you feeling? Feeling okay? Shino listened carefully to each of their stories. Her head suddenly turned cold, and relief and reassurance welled up in her heart, but Shino felt that this was not enough.
I want to hear his voice forever.
I want to be there for him.
I hope to feel his warmth all the time.
Sinon was uncharacteristically driven by such a desire and asked Kirito on the other end of the phone: "I want you to stay in this room for two days, from tomorrow to the day after tomorrow."
Of course, Kirito had a plan, and since he was going to stay here for three days and two nights, no matter what Kirito did, he wouldn't agree to it. This is a request that is expected to be denied. Just when he was thinking about this, Shino suddenly asked him for mercy. He was naturally surprised and a little confused, but finally replied: "Okay. I will stay for two days."
Sinon was surprised because the answer was completely opposite to what she expected, but at the same time she felt warm in her heart and was temporarily happy for Kirito's arrival, so she replied and hung up the phone. .
He came - that was all, but Shino felt a strange energy within her body as she realized that the happiest thing was about to happen. Shino started cleaning her room, something she didn't usually do. There wasn't much going on. Even though it was already past four in the afternoon, she still went to buy some ingredients that she didn't want to go to.
I spent the night as usual, filling up the usually unused fridge, cleaning out any obvious dirt from the room (even though it was still small), and today was the day.
And now he's really here. The man who understands me better than anyone else, the man who swore to stay with me forever, the man who swore to protect me and love me forever, was right in front of me.
"By the way, how did you get here? Maybe on a bike?"
"Maybe it's nothing, just motorcycles. They're not as safe as trains, but motorcycles can make a U-turn in a smaller area."
I was surprised to hear this story, but Kirito obtained a motorcycle license without Shino's knowledge, and also obtained a motorcycle through Egil's real life.
According to the person himself, the bike is a 125cc, 2-stroke made in Thailand. Although it is in disrepair, it seems to be completely harmless to the rider. However, one person said that it was very noisy when running, and couldn't help but feel that it was many times inferior to the current electric scooters that can run completely silently.
If possible, he would have preferred a four-stroke scooter that complied with exhaust gas regulations, but since that was Yui's choice, he ended up going with his current bike. By the way, when Alice heard this, her reaction was surprisingly positive. She said: "If you are not satisfied with the current body, why don't you paint it yellow and put a little bit on the headlight part?" What about the sharp decorative surface?" Apparently he recommended it. ——Of course, Kirito refused.
"But be careful, motorcycle accidents can be really dangerous."
"Of course, I know everything. I've been taking classes on it, so it doesn't matter."
Kirito said with a proud smile. Indeed, the recently reshuffled cabinet following the "Man on the Run" incident has introduced a series of policies to improve the country, with transportation infrastructure significantly improved and car and motorcycle accidents reduced. It has also decreased, although it has not disappeared, but the number of cases has decreased significantly.
Even so, Sinon has heard many times that if a motorcycle accident occurs, the driver will most likely die, so sometimes Sinon can't help but worry about Kirito who is driving the motorcycle.
\"Speaking of which, Shino. How were you yesterday?\"
\"Uh, ah, yeah, it doesn't matter. It seems that letting Lilan use his power is helpful. Well, I'm sorry, I showed you something ugly\"
Even though Kirito knew me well and even had my own memories, I didn't want him to see the moment I had a seizure, and I didn't want him to have one either. But yesterday, I had a seizure in front of my friends and this Kirito.
When I recalled that experience again, I felt a twinge in my chest. However, the pain soon stopped due to the warmth coming from his hand. ——Kirito looked worried and clasped his hands together.
"Sorry, you had a hard time yesterday and I contacted you so late. I should have contacted you earlier."
\"That's not true. I was happy to hear Kirito's voice at the time and it calmed me down. So you saved me again that time.\"
\"Really? That's fine, but I'm really worried. It's been a long time since I've seen Shino look like this\"
\"Yeah. But like I just said, it doesn't matter now. It doesn't matter now.\"
I tried to force myself a little and tried to tell Kirito, but Kirito just stared at me, motionless. She had experienced Kirito staring at her many times before, so she didn't feel any awkwardness or embarrassment, but she couldn't help but wonder, so she asked.
\"Kirito?\"
Kirito usually gave some kind of answer, but he didn't give any. Just when Kirito was wondering what happened and was about to say the next sentence, he knelt down silently, took two or three steps towards Shino, silently opened his arms, and gently hugged Shino.
"A"
Like Alice, Sinon was suddenly put into Kirito's chest. She had entered it many times. She made a slight sound and was a little surprised. However, your surprise quickly turns to overwhelming relief as you bury your face in his shoulder and feel a gentle, warm hand supporting your back and stroking your hair.
\"Kirito?\"
"I'm sorry all of a sudden, but for some reason I feel like you want me to hug you."
That's a star. Ever since Kirito came to her house, or rather since she called him yesterday, Sinon had been thinking about how to bury her face in Kirito's chest and let him hug her. However, I had no idea such a thing was coming out of my body.
"Do you feel this way?"
"I did it."
"I can't hide anything from you. I really want you to. I understand."
"I understand. He has sworn to be by your side and has been for almost two years."
That's it. It has been almost two years since I met this Kirito, and the time that Kirito and I were together has also passed. However, Sinon felt that since they met Kirito, they had been together for more than three years, and it was hard to believe that it was only more than a year and less than two years.
Although they had only known each other for a few days, Shino trusted and loved Kirito the most. Sinon felt that Kirito had some questions, so she asked again.
\"Hey, Kirito.\"
"Yes"
\"You said it. Kirito is the only one beside me. Even if everyone abandons me, you will stand by my side. Is this still the case now?\"
Maybe it's because the distance is so close, you can not only hear Kirito's warmth, but also his breathing and heartbeat. Mixed with these sounds, I heard a slight sound coming from Kirito's throat, but soon Kirito pressed my arm hard and hugged me tighter.
"You've really decided, haven't you? I will always stand by your side. No matter what happens, I will be by your side. I will be with you for the next few years and decades until the last moment."\" At that moment. My life is that you belong to me only. So I will continue to fulfill my promise to you until the end, and I will continue to protect and support you. Also, Shino.\"
"?"
Kirito's voice stopped temporarily, but the hand stroking his hair did not stop. As I remained silent and gave in to the comfort, Kirito's voice spoke again.
"Shino is already part of my family. We got married too early and had children too early. But we got married in SAo, and we also have a child named Yui. So I feel like I've Now that I'm married to Shino, I feel like we have a real child. I guess that's what you're saying, feeling like we have a family. "
Sinon buried her face on Kirito's shoulder and opened her eyes slightly, but she didn't make any sound and continued to listen to Kirito's voice.
\"I don't know how you feel now, but if you say it's okay, I want to keep this feeling forever. Some people say they want to sever ties with our family, but I am with Shino. I absolutely don't\"I don't want to Cut off ties with family. I want to maintain a close family relationship until the end. That's how I feel right now, Shino. "
Shino felt a warm water fall into her heart and slowly spread. This happened and I showed everyone how bad I was.
Maybe it's true that everyone's perception of me has changed, and it may be difficult to interact with them the way I used to. Always been this way. No matter how close you are to someone, once they see you having a seizure, they will change their mind and stop interacting with you. I'm sure it will be the same this time.
However, this man was different. This person is part of my family, is there for me, loves me, and continues to believe in me. Even my own memories came to me in an almost unexpected way. However, it is precisely because of this that he understands my pain and suffering better.
Even if everyone is gone, this person will still be there for you and love you. A family that loves you and allows you to love yourself in the same way.
And I can trust this person from the bottom of my heart, stay with them, and give them love. I can do it without hesitation. No matter what happens in the next few decades, this will not change.
I had known this for a long time, but when Kirito said this to me, I realized it again. There was a burning feeling rising from the bottom of my heart, rushing into my chest, and passing through my chest and throat. and the mouth rise steadily. When tears welled up in her eyes, Shino felt like she was about to burst into tears, but she held back and rested her face on Kirito's shoulder.
"I feel the same way. I have considered you family, and I want you to be by my side forever, and I want to be by your side. Years, decades, forever. It's still early, but I I want to marry you as soon as possible, I want to be able to live with you. I want to grow old with you and live together. So, Kirito. I"
Just when he was about to say this, Sinon gently moved away from Kirito's shoulder and faced the hugged him. Shino opened her mouth and saw her own shadow reflected in those black eyes that looked like the night sky she had seen many times, and Kirito's face was reflected in her own eyes.
"I love you. I will love you forever."
"Me too. I love you and I will always love you."
The two said the same thing to each other, silently brought their faces closer, and sealed each other's lips with their own. Although it only lasted about ten seconds, it was enough for them to enter each other's existence and imprint themselves on each other. After such a long kiss, the two of them separated their faces almost at the same time, but then they noticed Shino and opened their mouths at the same time.
"A"
\"What's the matter, Shino?\"
"Now that I think about it, isn't this the first time we kissed in real life?"
Since meeting Kirito in SAo, Shino has kissed Kirito several times, sometimes even more. However, all of these events take place in the VR world, and so far, they have never happened in the real world. Well, to be more precise, in real life, there were a few times when I almost did it, but most of the time I couldn't because of some circumstances, so I still failed to achieve it.
Kirito seemed to have noticed this as he put his chin in his hand and said.
"It's true, this is the first time I've kissed you in real life."
“I did it because I was doing it casually in the VR world.”
"Yeah. But I guess this will be the norm from now on."
"Yes. I'm sure so."
Since they decided to fall in love together, no matter what, they would marry Kirito and start a family. If this were the case, such kisses would not be unusual. Furthermore, they might even give birth to a child, who would be the sister or brother of Lilan, Yui and Strea.
From now on, I am sure that I will face many things that I have never experienced before. To be honest, she felt uneasy thinking about what would happen in the future, but Shino believed that if she was with Kirito, she could overcome any difficulty.
Just as I was thinking this, Kirito suddenly spoke as if he remembered something.
\"Yes. Shino, what are your plans today?\"
""
\"It's great that you can stay in Shino's room like this, but I'm wondering what we should do. Is there anything you want to do with me or somewhere you want to go?\"
When asked, Shino was surprised.
oops. All she wanted to do was see Kirito and let him hug her, and she didn't think about anything else. I usually log into ALo when I have nothing to do, but even if I'm with Kirito, I don't want to log in because it feels like a waste.
I asked Kirito to come over without thinking about what to do. Kirito seemed to understand this just by looking at his face and smiled bitterly.
"Looking at you, it seems like you have nothing on your mind."
"sorry"
"I don't care. In that case, let's think about the future together. Is there anything better?"
After saying this and watching him start to think, Shino noticed something. Kirito came by train before, but this time he came by motorcycle. And according to the story, Kirito's motorcycle is a vehicle that can usually accommodate two people, so he and Kirito can go out and ride together.
It's a nice, sunny day outside, perfect for a vacation and a drive.
\"Hey, Kirito, can your bicycle carry two people?\"
"Huh? Ah, yes, I always wear two helmets."
"Then you take me where I want to go? Of course it's not that far."
\"Driving? It's true that I've never driven with you, so I'll leave it at that. But, Shino, where do you want to go? Where?\"
Before answering driver Kirito's question, Sinon remembered how to get somewhere. Even though it's been a long time since I've been there and I've only been there once, I still remember exactly how I got there, and since I was given the right directions, I remember the route surprisingly well. Of course, Kirito doesn't know how to get there, but if he tells him, he should be able to get there.
"If you want directions, I'll tell you, I haven't been there in a long time and you still remember it."
\"Is that so? Well, I think I should ask Shino for navigation and then I'll drive. But is this really okay?\"
\"Uh, it doesn't matter. Even so, you know very well that I still have confidence in my memory.\"
"I understand very well. Now please ask Her Royal Highness to take care of the navigation."
Kirito's words made her smile. Kirito asked her to go out immediately, and Sinon agreed. From then on, the two began to prepare, but Kirito asked them to wear long sleeves over short sleeves and long pants underneath.
When I asked the reason in detail, it seemed that it was best to wear long sleeves and long pants when riding a motorcycle in the summer, otherwise you will get a serious sunburn, which is equivalent to a burn. I can't imagine it at all, but Kirito, who is now a motorcycle rider, said this, and he himself was wearing long sleeves and long pants, so it must be correct.
Shino agreed obediently and put on the white long-sleeved jacket she bought in the summer and black jeans of the same thin material.
Because we were unexpectedly asked to change clothes, Kirito and I walked through the familiar corridors of the apartment building, passed through the entrance, and were able to go out ten minutes after we decided to go out.
Looking up at the sky, the weather is almost sunny, which can be said to be a good day for vacation. However, since it is still around late August, the sun is still very hot, although not as hot as usual. The desert shines on me mercilessly.
The asphalt road under my feet was like a hot pot. Looking from a distance, I could see sparkling heat waves. Maybe it was because of the reflection of the sun. I felt like I was already sweating all over. Stand there and be.
If it was a car, it wouldn't be a big deal since it has air conditioning, but with the two-wheelers I'm going to be using, everything is exposed. I wonder if today’s weather is really suitable for riding a motorcycle? Sinon was curious and shouted to Kirito who was walking towards the bicycle parking lot.
\"Kirito, it's very hot, but are you really okay?\"
"It's okay. It'll be hot when you're stationary, but not when you're running. But it's important to stay hydrated, so we take breaks along the way."
While saying this, Kirito pushed the bicycle in front of Sinon. I don't know much about motorcycles so I don't know what it is, but it is a small bike with a blue color scheme. Although it is large and looks very maneuverable, it has enough space for two people, making it very suitable for self-driving.
However, judging by the exposed engine parts and the fact that the paint is peeling off in some places, it's pretty old school compared to the bikes we're riding on the road now.
"This is your bike."
"As you can see, it's in a state of disrepair. But I guess that's the good thing I found Yui."
"I guess I'll have to change it later."
"By then, I can drive a regular regular car. Now, put it on and drive."
What Kirito handed me was a light green helmet. In the VR world, Kirito\/Kirito sometimes rides on Lilan's back and flies with her, but he didn't expect that similar things would happen in the real world - Sinon looked calm and surprised. I put on my type helmet but I couldn't get a good grip on the harness under my chin so I stopped.
\"Huh?\" I thought for a while and tried to stop myself, but Kirito gently stretched out his hand and quickly tied the belt around Shino's neck. Kirito must have done it very casually, and although it was his own fault, Sinon quickly realized from the sidelines that this was a rather embarrassing scene. Shino looked around hastily, but there was no one except them in the parking lot and bicycle parking area. a lot of. I can't confirm this number.
It seemed like he managed to go unnoticed - by the time he let out a sigh of relief and lowered his shield, Kirito had donned his own black helmet and was straddling his seat.
Since I saw Kazuto \/Tongren for the first time in SAO, I have been watching Kirito riding on his partner (now his family), a wolf dragon named Riran, Kazuto rides on his In front of. The bicycles are too small. They look ugly. Seeing such a scene, Shi Nai almost laughed, but she held back and sat on the back seat of the bicycle.
"Compared with Lan, this is very small."
"Ah. Its speed is not as fast as Lilan, and the noise is great. If it is white, it will be more suitable for my hand but Egil, you should have a better thing."
Although mumble in his mouth, in the VR world, the "Beast Trainer", who is sometimes known as the "Black Dragon Swordsman", holds the steering wheel instead of the wolf dragon who is usually riding.
"Well, I will give you all the instructions, but it doesn't matter."
"It's okay, I clearly remember how to get from here. Now, let's go!"
"Understand, please hold on His Royal Highness."
When Kirito rolled the key with the sound, the steel giant and engine below the body woke up, and the internal combustion engine made a high -pitched roar. When I felt the smell of exhaust gas flowing from my nose and shocked to my back waist, I suddenly remembered that when I was a child, I rode on my grandfather's motorcycle back seat. I can't believe that one day I can ride on a motorcycle to such a place.
More importantly, this is the one who loves anyone in the world.
Missing and joy breed in her heart, Shi Nai smiled behind the mask, holding the body of the person I loved in front of me with her arms. \ "Stop here, Kirito. \"
Hearing the sound of poetry came from behind, Kirito stopped the motorcycle of driving.
Kirito and Shi Nai took the motorcycle driven by Kirito, passing through the city center and highway, and then returned to the city, the route was more complicated and reached the destination.
Before experiencing a motorcycle on the highway, Shi Nai thought it would be hot because it was different from a car, but the wind blowing on a motorcycle driving at a high -end Lilan speed was a perfect temperature. Just like a air conditioner, I can't feel any calories at all. In fact, I couldn't help feeling the breeze blowing my body. So when I rode and pointed him with Kazuto, I couldn't help asking him: "Is the bicycle really so cool?"
About forty minutes later, Kirito continued to point the road and was impressed by the comfort of the bicycle. He drove a bicycle through various streets and finally reached Shinai's destination -the parking lot.
Shi Nai took off his helmet, shook his head a few times, sorted out his hair, got out of the car, and Kirito took off the helmet, took out the bicycle key, and snuggled to Shi Nai. Surprised sound.
In front of the two, a little farther away from the place where they stood, a vast blue ocean was expanded. Under the brilliant sun, the gem -like light was flashed. There are lush trees around them, and the furry lawns are covered by the asphalt road under the foot, and the cool sea breeze blows in.
Shi Nai and Aili drove to the park by the sea together and heard some important things. That is where Shi Nai and Kirito are now, and it is also the destination of Shi Nai.
Probably because I was too interested in driving, I didn't notice that Kirito looked around in surprise.
\ "Is this where Shi Nai wants to come? \"
"Yes. I'm not sure if I can come, but I'm glad that I am here. The sea must be beautiful."
The sea in front of me was shining in the sun, which is similar to the 80 -story beach and beaches that we have visited when we are still SAO prisoners. Although the days of Eyen Grandt are turbulent, there are indeed some happy time. Kirito seemed to remember the scene at the time and laughed.
\ "Ah, a beautiful sea, a good place, remind me of the 80th floor of Eyn Grandte. But why are you here? \"
\ "I have been here with Teacher Aili before. I talked with Teacher Aili here about all kinds of things and then we went to walk together." \ "
In April, Shi Nai and Aili would go to this park. After an important discussion in the car, they would visit various places, but they would take a walk in it before leaving the park. At that time, Shi Nai may naturally want to go with Kirito, so she asked Alice how to go to this park and how to reach it.
When I told him this, Kirito's expression was a little excited, and he looked at the sea in front of him.
\ "Is this that? So you took me to visit here. \"
"Yeah, I want to go with you one day, maybe you are unhappy?"
\ "That's not true. Poetry, thank you for taking me here. Thanks to you, I have seen a good place. \"
After Shi Nai finished this sentence, she turned her head and looked at Kirito's smile, and her chest rose for a while. When Alice and I came here, I think this is a good place, but after all, it is just a park. Because Kirito was surprisingly stimulated, she thought that it would make him boring just a park, but Shi Nai was relieved, because this situation did not happen.
Immediately afterwards, Kirito took off his jacket, put it in the lock box with the helmet carried with him, and then stretched out his hand.
\ "Poetry, you borrow the helmet and jacket to me. I also want to come here with you to take a walk. Can you please? \"
\ "Of course. Kirito, take a walk with me. \"
\ "Fan You \"
Hearing his answer, Shi Nai took off his long -sleeved jacket as a coat, replaced the same short -sleeved T -shirt as before, and entrusted him to him. After watching him proficiently put things into the trunk, the two left the parking lot where the motorcycle was parked and began to take a walk in the park.
Today is August 21. Since when the Yulan Pill Festival was about to end, I thought that people would be less than the Yulan Pen Festival, but when I walked through the park, I saw the children playing happily on the amusement facilities. I can see More than 100 customers, including people who seem to be nearby, young people who enjoy picnics, and couples with friendly walks.
Because the Obon Festival is over, people may be less than that time, but there are still many people, maybe because children and adolescents have summer vacation.
Even if the Obon Festival is over, the place where people gather will still gather, and I believe that tourist attractions from all over the country will still line up like the Ben Penna Festival -there is no such thing. Shinai and Kirito took a walk in the park, and talked as quiet as possible compared to other couples around.
After about thirty minutes by walking, the two bought drinks from the automatic vending machine and sat side by side on the bench that was far away from the flow of people. Perhaps it is because the park itself is close to the sea. The blown sea breeze makes people feel cool, but the sun in mid -August is more beautiful.
Moreover, we are all wearing trousers, and we are very hot when walking. Therefore, when we drank a plastic bottle drink from the automatic vending machine, the taste was pretty good, and we drank a lot in one breath.
"I'm really glad I'm here, but the weather is really hot"
"Yeah, although it is by the seaside, the temperature must be very high."
\ "At least when Shi Nai came with Teacher Aili in the city center, it may be the best time.
"By the way, next time, avoid summer."
"I like"
The two talked like this, remembered that when I was walking in this park, Shi Nai felt uneasy in her heart.
Shi Nai has always disliked places where there are many people. Before meeting Kirito, she has avoided these places. This is also reflected in Kirito. He preserves his memory in his mind, and Kirito is not good at places where there are many people.
When Shi Nai learned of this, she gave Kirito a amulet and successfully relieved his emotions. Kirito said that he also felt the effect. And by now, Kirito's right hand is still wearing silver bracelets, which is the amulet he gave him, but I don't know if this amulet has a role.
Shi Nai was curious and suddenly asked Kirito.
\ "Hey, Kirito. Are you okay? \"
"What do you mean, okay? I'm it's okay when it's hot, and I don't sweat much."
"No, you may not be good at the crowd. And there are many people in this park. You will not have anything to do. I have applied spells to you, but"
The smile on Tongren's face disappeared, and turned to Shi Nai. He lowered his head and stared at the amulets given to him with the bracelet and poetry on his right hand. Due to the silence of Kirito, the sound of the people around him could hear clearly, and Shi Nai's restlessness also increased. I could do this by this amulet before, but maybe the amulet has failed. When the legitimate poem was ready to call her again, Kirito broke the silence and turned around.
"I said before, thanks to the amulets you gave me, I am good now. Even if I am crazy. I was afraid of the crowd before, but now I am okay. Thank you for giving me a talisman."
"Really?"
\ "Ah. So, I will say it again. I am okay now. You gave me the amulet, you have been with me, so I can do anything. Poetry's amulet is valid from now .. Then, Poetry So\"
"?"
At this moment, Kirito's words stopped abruptly, and he began to look around. Shi Nai tilted her head in this posture, as if confirming that anyone was watching, and Kirito was opposed to Shi Nai again.
"I don't know what to say, but I want you to say it."
"tell me what."
Kirito moved his head from Poetan, and looked around again. When I continued to look around, I saw that the family was playing in various ways, such as playing on amusement facilities, or picnic on the grass. Some children are actively playing or resting, and there are parents who accompany them to accompany them.
\ "I have thought for a long time. I have already regarded Zhi Nai as a writer, but if everything has been developed like this, I can provide the body for Yui, Lilan and Streya in the real world, and I will I will marry Shi Nai. After formal becoming a family, I want to know if we can become like people around us.
The above is RIRAN, then Yui, then stream, and then Yui's sister or brother or two younger brothers, then me, then Shino. I have been thinking, how fun and happiness should it be if we all go out for a picnic like this?
When Shi Nai heard the content, she couldn't help but secretly surprised and widened her eyes. In fact, whenever Shi Nai saw a family or parent and child who was playing nearby, she couldn't help but imagine what they would happen in her mind.
As Kirito said, Lilan, Yui, Streya, and girls and boys who seem to have the characteristics of Kirito and Kirito. The three of them are playing with their sisters as their parents, their parents, They are nearby and sometimes join the children's games.
Although she did not tell Kirito, she did not expect that Kirito would think so, let alone he thought so, and felt very hot.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
"Me too-"
"?"
Shi Nai interrupted the panic, and whispered his inner thoughts and imagination in his mind.
"I'm thinking about the same thing too. You are a father, I am a mother, and I have a girl and a boy with Jieyi, Riran and STREA. Sister clothing, stream and RELAN, they all come here, this is what I imagined every time I see the parents and children around me. "
If I always always look like Alice and join SAO, I will definitely feel frustrated. There will be no such future. I will try my best to live alone, and this will happen. Now, I will not be able to live with my former friends. However, now there is a person named Kirito around me.
He really understood me, believed me, and vowed to accompany me. Moreover, Kirito lives in the same era, and has the same future as me, sharing my pain, suffering, and longing for my longing. I believe me, care about me, and love me. Yes.
More love, warmer, and kind than anyone -people I don't want to lose. Shi Nai turned to face that person.
"Kirito I hope this will become a reality. No, I think it will become a reality one day. I and Kirito I will officially become a family, and those girls will be able to achieve it. We will become their sister or younger brother. I am considering Let the two people live in the same house together and go out together for a picnic. I think if you work together, we can realize this. "
However, this Kirito always breaks through his own limit and almost kills his life. I am convinced that this situation will continue, and I am convinced that this will continue. Kirito is a person I can trust, but I feel like I am about to die and disappear in front of me.
Although Kirito lives beside me and has a common future with me, he may also be aware of dying at the same time at the same time. Realizing this again, Shi Nai's chest rose to restlessness and fear again. She jumped into the arms of Kirito regardless of the people around her.
Although the sun was dazzling and the weather was hot, I didn't care and hugged Kirito's chest tightly.
\ "So Kirito asked. Please do not leave me and disappear somewhere, and please do not die. You are someone I can really believe in Yi Yi. The place where I belongs is to be by your side I can't go anywhere, I can't stay anywhere. So, please stay with me and don't leave me alone. "
Shi Nai begged like a child, buried his face into Kirito's chest while begging. With the heat, I can hear the regular heartbeat of Kirito, but my inner anxiety has not disappeared. I have no other place except for this person, and this person may die. I might throw myself behind and disappear.
If this is really the case, what should I do? Thinking of this, I had black water in my heart, and the blink of time overflowed, and I eventually wanted to form. Just when the shape was about to be clear, I felt a warm feeling from the back and back, and it stopped.
Soon after, a voice spread into my ears.
"I won't die, I will never die without you, and I won't leave you alone. I have said this sentence many times, and I have been doing it."
\ "It's true, but \"
\ "And poetic. I am glad to hear you say that, but a bit wrong. \"
""
wrong?
What's wrong?
Did I say something wrong just now?
Shi Nai cleared his throat lightly under his vague instructions, removed his face from his chest, and looked at his eyes.
"What, what's wrong?"
""
Kato did not answer. Generally speaking, he would answer the question immediately, but Kirito suddenly took out the smartphone and started looking at the display. He did not try to answer.
\ "Hey, Kirito. What's wrong? What's wrong? \"
\"Shino\"
When she suddenly called her name, Shi Nai closed her mouth. It seemed to take advantage of this opportunity, Kirito's face became a little dignified, and said.
"I hope you can come to some activities at night. There are some things I want to show you."
""
Where is it and what is there? —— Shi Nai wanted to ask this question, but probably because Kirito looked at her with severe eyes, so she couldn't say anything. Kirito continued.
\ "I must go together. I must come together. So I beg you. Are you willing to go with me? \"
I didn't say any details, I just wanted to let you come. It would definitely be suspicion to change, but since Kirito asked seriously, Shi Nai didn't mean to refuse. Shi Nai nodded almost immediately, and said nothing.
\ "Thank you. I still have a lot of time at that time, so if you want to go, please tell me. \"
Shi Nai nodded again, just looking at Kirito's eyes.
