I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

—Is this a world of memories, not a game world?

"That's impossible. If such a cheating ability could be used in reality, the world would be in chaos." Yuuki Asuna smiled and drew her rapier, gently examining her weapon. "Besides summoning our equipment and gaining various attack bonuses, it doesn't seem to have any other use."

Is that so?

Tenkuji Yuu stared at his one-handed sword.

As the intent in his mind grew stronger, the entire sword, from hilt to tip, began to vibrate at a high frequency. An invisible whirlwind swirled around it, and a single hair that fell was sliced ​​into seventeen or eighteen pieces before it even got close.

Yuuki Asuna curiously leaned closer to look: "What is this?"

Yuu Tenkuji answered in a serious tone: "Sword Technique - Vibration Mode".

"..."

After being chased and slashed by the rapier-wielding lady for several minutes, and after her calves and knees were kicked several times, Tenkuji Yu finally had the time to try out the various uses of "heart's intention".

He divided them into six categories—

The enhancement system, the basic enhancement, isn't very noticeable in this world, since there are no monsters for him to try, and he doesn't want to swing his sword at Asuna here.

The Emission type allows you to unleash sword energy. Combined with Transmutation type abilities, you can easily use moves like Wind King Hammer and Fiery Draw Slash. However, the simplest application is Sword Tip Jet – yes, the same move Polnareff used.

The basic use of the manipulation system is to use it as a flying sword. When combined with the materialization system, it can easily unleash a myriad of swords returning to their origin, which is incredibly cool.

The Transformation System, in physical terms, can be soft or hard, large or small, and can even change shape—who says a cylindrical shape isn't a sword? The Ea sword disagrees; in non-physical terms, it can also do all sorts of outrageous things, such as changing the properties of sword energy or creating special effects like Senbonzakura.

Conjuration type, combined with manipulation type, can unleash the "Thousand Swords Return to One" technique, even Asuna said it was cool.

Specialization type, Tenkuji Yu tried it out, this is more difficult to handle - mainly because his imagination is not enough, even if he wants to use the effect of Zanpakuto, it is easy to make a mistake.

In short, the "heartfelt" feature was more fun than he expected, and it even gave him the idea of ​​using its diverse and cool features and settings to create a fully immersive game.

To distinguish it from the pioneer of holographic games, Sword World, let's call it Accel World for now.

I'm sure it will be a lot of fun to play this game with Asuna, Sora, and everyone else.

Having silently made this decision, Tenkuji Yu put away his one-handed sword and looked at Yuuki Asuna, who was sitting on the ground beside him, gazing at him tenderly, seemingly feeling very happy just by looking at him.

"Asuna, I should go."

Even if he's reluctant to leave, even if others might not even realize they're gone, he can stay here and be intimate with his girlfriend until he's dehydrated, and then go find them later.

Yuu Tenkuji was still preparing to leave to find his next girlfriend—which should be Masuzu Natsukawa, no doubt.

"If you hadn't been so engrossed in the game, you probably would have said that much sooner, right? Honestly, you're usually so mature, but at times like this, you're just like a child."

As expected, the chestnut-haired girl stood up from the ground and teased him with a smile.

Tenkuji Yu shrugged nonchalantly.

"This is the kind of me you like, right? So I'll never change!"

"You narcissistic guy..." She put her hands on her hips and glared at him, seemingly wanting to teach him a lesson, but she couldn't help but smile. She tilted her head as if giving up. "Well, whatever... I do like you the way you are, so there's no need to change."

"So……"

Asuna dusted herself off, walked up to Tenkuji Yu, and straightened the collar of his coat, which had become disheveled from playing with his sword.

Her tone softened again, like that of a virtuous wife about to send her husband on a long journey.

"Remember everyone's things."

"I will."

"We must also cherish everyone's feelings."

"Isn't that obvious?"

"Tell us whatever happens, don't make us worry... unless you don't trust our abilities."

"You've tracked me all the way here, how can I not believe in your abilities?"

"Finally, you have to like me the most, okay?"

"Of course, I love everyone the most!"

"..."

Yuuki Asuna thought for a moment, but in the end she gave up the idea of ​​drawing her rapier and fighting him to the death on the spot. She just gently tapped his chest with her small fist and sighed.

"Idiot, womanizer."

Tenkuuji Yu touched his chest and smiled wryly:

"Undeniable."

As soon as he finished speaking, the girl suddenly hugged him, stood on tiptoe, and buried her face in his neck.

"but……"

It's like having someone hold an umbrella for you in the rain; it's like having someone hold your hand and offer warmth on the long road home.

Although Yuu Tenkuji couldn't see it, just by listening to her tone, one could tell that her smile was filled with happiness and joy.

"I still like you the most!"

Warm sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, enveloping the soft voice in a shimmering glow.

Tenkuji Yu hugged her tightly, letting her warmth and softness melt into his embrace, and closed his eyes to enjoy this quiet and cozy moment of tenderness.

After an unknown amount of time, they reluctantly parted, but when their eyes met, they both burst into laughter in unison.

"Then, be careful on the road?"

Asuna Yuuki waved her hand and took two steps back.

"Yes, I'll be back soon."

After saying that, Tenkuji Yu looked around and then froze in place: "Wait, there aren't any Light Orbs?"

If Guangyu doesn't show up, how is he supposed to leave this place and go see his next girlfriend?

Asuna Yuuki also looked confused, tapping her chin with her finger and saying uncertainly, "Could it be... that we need to use a mental skill to open the door?"

Tenkuji Yu thought for a moment, then sighed helplessly, "I'll give it a try."

As he closed his eyes to concentrate, Yuuki Asuna also observed her surroundings, finally fixing her gaze on the Bible that Sister Martha had forgotten to take with her. On a whim, she quickly bent down and picked it up.

"...No, there's no way."

Tenkuuji Yuu opened his eyes with a somber expression: "I'll probably still need your 'Rain of Light Orb' to get me out... Hmm? What's that?"

Before he could finish speaking, his attention was drawn to the red book in Asuna Yuuki's hand.

Asuna Yuuki didn't speak, but her eyes suddenly narrowed, and a powerful and sharp aura swept around like a whirlwind, but in the instant the light shone, it turned into a gentle breeze and drizzle.

A small, spherical ray of light replaced the red book, floating quietly in her palm.

"..."

Dazzled and mesmerized, Asuna Yuuki stared at it for a long time before finally murmuring softly:

“Yu-kun, I suddenly feel that Granny Ma won’t just disappear so easily.”

"She's definitely still watching us somewhere, we just need to take some time to find her."

Savoring these words, Tenkuji slowly raised his head, gazing intently at the glittering grid ceiling.

"Then let's look for it."

He smiled and replied, "No matter how long it takes, I'll accompany you in your search."

"Ok!"

Yuuki Asuna snapped out of her daze, smiled slightly, and said nothing more.

Their relationship has long since moved beyond the kind where gratitude is required.

If you're with me, I'll be with you. Wherever we go, we'll fight together.

This is something so natural that the bond between the two cannot be severed by any organization.

Setting aside unnecessary thoughts, she began to pour her "heartfelt intentions" into her hand, and the jade light then emitted a gentle and beautiful hazy mist, like a street scene after a morning rain. The cool water vapor and icy mist seeped into her nose and blurred her vision at the same time.

The two, who had been staring at each other, gradually could no longer see each other's faces clearly.

"Hey, Yu-kun!"

Asuna Yuuki spoke first, sounding quite happy, her voice filled with obvious laughter.

"Remember this—I'll be waiting for you in the future!"

Tenkuji Yu was slightly taken aback, then smiled helplessly.

How could I possibly forget?

These are the words he said to her.

If I really have to answer, I can only reply with the exact words I said.

"Okay, I'll go right away, I'll run there."

The fog thickened, and my consciousness became somewhat hazy; it felt as if my feet couldn't touch the ground.

Even so, Yuu Tenkuji felt no fear; her heart was at peace and filled with warmth.

He closed his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips, and murmured to himself:

"See you later, Asuna."

In this world as misty and rainy as it is.

The rapiers and one-handed swords, intertwined and stuck in the ground, gradually transformed into illusory light and shadow, remaining intimately close to each other until they dissipated.

……

He quickly regained consciousness.

When Yuu Tenkuji opened his eyes, the familiar scene came into view once again.

My feet moved automatically into the seemingly endless darkness, a faint light illuminating the way ahead, and only a soft breathing sound followed behind me. The surroundings were eerily quiet.

'Third place... Is it Natsukawa Masaki's turn?'

There's something that Yuu Tenkuji never actually told Asuna Yuuki.

From the moment he regained his memories and emotions, his feelings became so complex that they defied description and were a mixture of all sorts of emotions.