Kazuto Kirigaya had finally found the tranquillity he'd longed for. With his beloved circle of dear friends, they relished a peaceful life in the real world. The days of virtual battles in Sword Art Online felt like distant memories, and he reveled...
A momentary flash of amusement crossed Nu's eyes, followed by a smirk. "You're full of surprises," she admitted, clearly impressed by Kirito's wit and composure. "Perhaps you're not just another outsider after all."
Kirito raised an eyebrow, offering Nu a quizzical look. "If you sought me out here, you must have something important to convey."
Nu nodded gracefully, her demeanour poised. "Indeed, you're required to meet with Lady Gamma and Lady Eta in Mitsugoshi."
"Mitsu-what now?" Kirito stuttered, his expression a mixture of confusion and surprise.
Nu's lips curved into a knowing smile. "Mitsugoshi Company. One of the rising stars, not just within Midgar Kingdom but beyond."
Recognition flickered in Kirito's eyes. Memories of Beta meticulously copying real books to create her own versions suddenly flooded his mind. His eyes widened in disbelief. "Don't tell me..."
With a dramatic pause, Kirito blurted out, "They didn't start a company too, did they?" His voice tinged with shock, imagining the absurdity of it all.
Later on... As Kirito and Nu approached the towering edifice of the Mitsugoshi Company, the sight that unfolded before them was nothing short of bewildering. Instead of the expected regal atmosphere, they were greeted by a flamboyant display of banners, advertisements, and bustling crowds.
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Kirito paused, his eyes darting around in disbelief. With a sudden, dramatic gesture, he slapped his forehead. "Are you kidding me? They actually started a company?!" he exclaimed, staring at the ostentatious sign reading "Mitsugoshi Company: Innovating the Future."
Nu, taken aback by Kirito's reaction, looked at him with a mix of astonishment and amusement. "Your reactions truly are unique," she remarked, her eyes twinkling with mirth.
Kirito rolled his eyes, offering Nu a wry smile. "Well, let's hope I can navigate through today without losing too many brain cells in the process," he quipped, gazing up at the grandeur of Mitsugoshi, bracing himself for whatever awaited him inside.
As Kirito and Nu stepped into the bustling foyer of Mitsugoshi Company, the sheer spectacle of the place threatened to overwhelm Kirito. Neon lights blinked incessantly, and enthusiastic salespeople touted the company's latest products with zealous fervour.
But what truly caught Kirito's attention was the imposing statue right at the centre of the atrium: a majestic figure of Shadow, surrounded by the Seven Shades, each depicted in a dynamic pose. "Well, that's... imposing," Kirito remarked, staring at the intricate details of the statue.
"They've gone all out, haven't they?" he continued, scratching his head in disbelief.
Kirito shook his head in mild disbelief, observing the fervent activity around them. "Well, you've got to give it to them; even if they're just copying things, they're really committed."
