Usakawa Sumi instinctively started to nod, but suddenly shook her head. Grabbing Asuna by the shoulders, she shook her and said, "What do I know? Please, if you're asking me for relationship advice, can you give me the details instead of being so vague? You weren't like this before!"
The shaking left Asuna a little dizzy. She pushed the other girl's hands away and said again, "It's just that our relationship is a little awkward. There's only that one thin barrier left between us, but we're too embarrassed to break through it."
Usakawa Sumi suddenly understood. "You want me to be your wingwoman?"
Asuna didn't understand what she meant. "Wingwoman?"
Usakawa Sumi put a hand to her forehead, looking a little exasperated. "A wingwoman helps set you up. Are you asking me to help you make a move?"
Asuna pondered for a moment, then looked over at Kazuto Kirigaya. Their eyes met, and he instinctively smiled.
Bright blond hair, handsome features, and a sunny smile.
But the moment she remembered how smooth-talking he could be, Asuna couldn't help letting out a cold laugh.
Hmph. What a player. Tch.
Kazuto Kirigaya was baffled. He'd only glanced at Asuna—was there any need to look at him with such disdain?
After handing the equipment over to Kirito, he said to everyone, "Get ready. It's time to head to the second floor."
Kirito happily put on the Midnight Coat he'd just gotten.
He had to admit, Kirito looked the part in that coat.
The black coat swayed with every step he took, and it made his youthful face look quite a bit more handsome.
Kazuto Kirigaya clicked his tongue in amazement, then slapped Kirito on the shoulder and teased, "Should I start calling you the Black Swordsman from now on?"
After all, in the