Why did Hikigaya save the anime girls in Sword Story?

"Clang clang~ This lady makes a grand appearance!"

"Ms. Sorel"

"It's Sister Sorel!"

Sorel, who was obviously working very hard to finish the work, finally arrived at the last minute before the meeting was adjourned.

"Great to catch up! How did the discussion go?"

After the briefing, she immediately requested to join the town exploration team. "I know almost nothing about Aincrad. Argo handles everything, and...

She stared into space and whispered, "I really want to see the world you once lived in."

Hikigaya suddenly recalled her whispers in the hospital room: "Actually, I almost played SAO. When I heard you were trapped, my first thought was - if only I were there, I could have adventured alongside you in a world without constraints, supporting each other until we cleared the game and returned to reality."

So Solaire then became a member of the town exploration team.

ALO: Chapter 154: Team Yawata Takes the Lead

On a certain day of a certain month, Hachiman and his companions gathered on the outskirts of Arne.

The area was crowded with a considerable number of players, all waiting with bated breath for that moment. Today was the long-awaited Aincrad Open Day.

A large number of ALO players are eager to know the full picture of Aincrad, and most people are full of curiosity and fantasy about the carrier of this death game.

Although it's not quite right to say this, when the game planner announced the addition of the SAO section, countless people were fascinated by it, and even many players who didn't play ALO bought the game just for this update.

"The time has come. Okay, let's go up there and wait."

As soon as Hachiman finished speaking, everyone gathered together and flew into the air. As they took off, the surrounding players also began to take off one after another.

Some players flew in circles merrily, but all eyes were fixed on the sky in anticipation.

A few minutes later, Sorel said to his companions with a hint of apology:

"Sorry to have kept you waiting. I haven't received the exact time yet."

"It's okay, we're not the only ones who get special treatment."

“The waiting process is also very interesting!”

Perhaps because the official announcement deliberately blurred the time to avoid crowds, Aincrad still hadn't appeared. Just as the atmosphere around them began to relax, Hachiman suddenly gathered his companions and said:

"It seems to be coming soon. After I give the signal, all 90, VI, 46, Qi Bar, Japanese, follow me with all your strength. Don't fall behind."

The companions looked up at the sky but saw nothing unusual. Then, as if remembering something, Asuna asked Hachiman:

"Ah, could it be that Hachiman-kun saw something?"

"Well, it's a bit vague."

"I see"

"Asuna, what's going on?"

In response to Kirito's obvious question, Asuna replied:

"Kirito-kun, you should understand. Similar things have happened before, right? For example, predicting the location of traps in a maze."

"Ah! That's right! So that's how it is!"

Kirito clapped his hands in agreement, as if suddenly remembering something.

"Huh? What's going on?"

As a representative of the companions, Soleil asked the three people a question. Kirito nodded to Soleil and began to explain the past to the uninformed members:

"When exploring the maze in the past, Hachiman was a master at discovering hidden traps that were imperceptible to ordinary means. It's said that the principle behind this was that he could sense the subtle differences in data volume between ordinary walls and those with traps."

Everyone was stunned. Komachi was the first to speak:

"So, does that mean Brother saw that kind of place in the sky?"

“It’s just based on feeling.”

"What should I do? When did my brother become Superman?"

"Hey, Komachi, if you keep talking, your brother will cry."

Hachiman responded with tears in his eyes, and Yukino added:

"Ms. Komachi, Hachiman-kun used to be a little twisted, so he sees things differently than ordinary people. But from a biological point of view, he is definitely human."

"I know, I understand, Sister Yukino!"

"Hey, that's not comforting at all."

Hachiman complained about Yukino while looking up at the sky again. His companions, drawn to his gaze, also looked in the same direction, but could not see anything special.

"It seems we're running out of time. Although I have to take the blame for the delay, please prepare to sprint with all your strength."

After hearing this, Agil grinned and said:

"That's fine. Even if we fail, we'll just have to squeeze into the crowd for a little longer. The risk is at most a delay in capturing the stronghold. But if we succeed..."

"We are the starting lineup!"

Klein interrupted, and everyone nodded and gathered around Hachiman, ready to sprint. Before leaving, Hachiman looked at Yui one last time:

"Yui might not be used to flying yet, so Soleil and...Kirito and Leafa will be in charge of covering her."

"I'll leave Yui-chan to Big Onee!"

"Understood, Hachiman."

"Flying is my specialty, please leave it to me!"

Hachiman thanked the three and began the countdown:

"It's coming! Three, two, one!"

“Go~~~~!”

Following Sorel's shout, his companions galloped after Hachiman, who was leading the way.

The emptiness ahead made the other players hesitate. However, Hachiman, at the front, showed a rare mischievous look and began to chant magic as he flew.

In an instant, special effects appeared and he turned into the apostate Nicholas.

Seeing this, the companions smiled and cast magic like fireworks. Some people were wrapped in holy light and flew in spirals, like a parade.

This dreamlike scene caused a commotion among the surrounding players. When Solaire released the mine magic, the legendary floating city finally appeared.

Rumble—rumble—with a sound like the tolling of a bell, the massive figure of Aincrad loomed before Hachiman. Though the other players pursued closely, the gap was irreparable. Hachiman and his companions maintained their parade formation and successfully secured their first capture.

"Hooray! We won!"

"First launch achieved!"

"Yeah!"

A wide passage opened up on the ground floor of Aincrad. After entering, everyone found that the walls were covered with mirror decorations.

"Do I have to touch these mirrors?"

The moment Hachiman, who had returned to normal, touched the mirror, he disappeared in the teleportation light. His companions followed suit and everyone was teleported to a square.

The seven members of the SAO team who were familiar with this place were filled with emotion:

“This is the most suitable place indeed.”

"Yes, Hachiman."

“Where it all began”

“It scared us at the time.”

"Ah, a feeling of nostalgia..."

"As expected of Argo, the location is spot on!"

"Mr. Kayaba isn't going to show up out of nowhere, is he?"

The teleportation destination was the square where Kayaba had originally gathered everyone. This was indeed the starting point of the new adventure.

Hachiman was about to start explaining when Asuna suddenly interrupted excitedly:

"By the way, I haven't heard the details of your first meeting yet."

Yukino also joined the conversation, and the female members except Leafa gathered around. Hachiman was about to continue explaining when Asuna stopped him by hugging his arms from behind.

"Wait, we can talk about girls later. Before the other players arrive, let's proceed as planned. The combat verification team will follow Kirito, and the exploration team will be led by Agil for the time being. Meet at the square. Asuna and I will go there as soon as we confirm the base."

"clear"

"Waiting for you!"

Kirito and Agil left in response. Hachiman, who stayed behind, was about to untie Asuna's hand, but she grabbed her wrist and pulled him into her arms. The two of them ran hand in hand towards the inn in their memories.

"Hey, Asuna."

"Haha, the positions have been reversed this time, Hachiman-kun."

Although the positions were reversed, the scene of that year was perfectly reproduced. Hachiman said nostalgically:

“So this is the scene you saw back then.”

Yasi Fin?② Sanlongsi Jiufin Shanshi Yina smiled and responded:

"This is the scenery Hachiman-kun saw back then."

The two smiled at each other, holding hands and running towards the hotel.

ALO : Chapter 155 Argo's Bathroom Attack

"Okay, we've successfully secured safety."

"awesome!"

Thanks to their efforts, they successfully secured their base. As Hachiman narrowed his eyes and surveyed the dormitory on the second floor of the farmhouse with nostalgia, Asuna suggested going in to take a look.

After entering, Hachiman looked at the arc of her ponytail and suddenly realized that since coming here, this always impetuous swordsman rarely showed such childlike excitement.

He calmly took a half step back, giving the girl who was circling the room space to observe.

"As expected, we're the ones who know the internal facilities best. I want to confirm if there's anything different from before, so it's best to check it out first."

“That’s indeed more reasonable.”

Hachiman thought the suggestion made sense, so he went into the room with Asuna, but as soon as he entered, he found that Asuna's eyes were always glued to the bathroom.

"Hey Asuna, although it seems impossible, you're not coming in just to take a bath, are you?"

The moment she heard these words, Asuna straightened up like a cat with its fur standing on end, and turned her head stiffly with a "click".

"How, how is it possible! How could I think of such indecent things at a time like this? I, I also know my limits."

Looking at her attitude and words, Hachiman saw through everything instantly. Thinking that he could boil water instantly with hot water magic, and he didn't have to wipe his body or hair, he decided to give her another blow.

"I see. I won't be so particular and will just go take a bath."

"Hey? Hey?"

"It's a bit of a shame I can't bathe with Asuna, but I'm enough on my own. I'll leave the rest of the room inspection to you."

Hachiman said this and just as he took a step towards the bathroom, Asuna suddenly screamed.

"I-I want to take a bath with Hachiman-kun too!"

Upon hearing this, Hachiman turned around and smiled brightly:

"I see. I was thinking it would be enough for one person to simply check if there were any changes to the facilities, but since Asuna said so, let's go together and finish it quickly."

Hachiman paused for a moment as he wiped the mirror with his back to her. The girl's flushed face was reflected in the mirror. When he turned around and hugged Asuna, he could clearly feel her pounding heartbeat through the gauze dress.

"Hey? Hey?"

Hachiman ignored Asuna's bewilderment and began carefully examining the bathroom facilities. Asuna, stunned by the scene, suddenly blushed and lowered her head. Trembling, she approached Hachiman and pounded his back with her fists.

"Hachiman-kun is a bully!"

Hachiman let her beat him for a while, then after he finished his inspection, he suddenly turned around and hugged Asuna:

"I really can't do anything about you, just soak for ten minutes."