Kazuto and Suguha meet with Asuna, Rika and Keiko at their high school where the latter trio had agreed to teach Suguha how to swim, in preparation for an Alfheim quest that they are planning to undertake. Meanwhile, Kazuto makes his way to the counseling office where he meets with Seijiro Kikuoka, a member of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. While investigating the SAO incident, Kikouka has Kazuto relate his experience so that he can unearth a firm grasp on Kayaba Akihiko`s motives while also forcing Kazuto to reflect on his actions throughout the death game. At the same time, Rika, Keiko…