My SAO Project ~Reader Insert

Intro

     It is the year 2022 and Japan has finally created the virtual realm game developers have been striving to create for many years. Instead of talk, it has become reality, all thanks to Kayaba Akihiko and his small team of developers. Although, technically speaking, the software has been out for a while. However, only beta testers were given the chance to test the game beforehand. No matter, the official release to the public was finally here causing a stir in the media. Japanese teens from all over, this including myself eagerly waited outside their local video game store in hopes to purchase the new Sword Art online box set. This set would include the Nerve Gear, The Learners Manuel and much more. I, Ryoutarou Mitsu, being in that crowd of people, knew firsthand that attaining the game would not be an easy task. Standing in line for three days with your big brother, no showers, people pulling the "skips card", being teased by said brother's friends, and having some way older men trying to flirt with some way younger girls, was not easy. In the end, however, It was a successful achievement, minus the inconveniences. Therefore, the wait had been totally worth it because I got my SAO game!

     Opening the door to my apartment, I am greeted by three leather suitcases at the entrance. I grimace at the sight, leaving the new-boxed game on the small wooden table I begin to roll the bags away. Before I am able to reach my destination a sudden embrace stops me.

"Mitsu-Chan your home, I wasn't expecting you till later!"

The hugger's voice, belonging to my mother pants in pure joy. Ignoring the obvious odor coming from my body my mother simply pulls me in tighter, leaving no room for air. 

"Well, I guess I'm early. I didn't really pay close attention to time. "I respond with an excited, half annoyed tone, earning myself a flick on the head.

"Good, good, how is your brother?"

"If you consider living off of pizza and pokey good then... He's doing great! Now uh, mama could you let go of me please?"

     Speaking in the same annoyed tone as before I once again earn another flick. My mother then abruptly pushes me away.

"Oops, Apologies Mitsu-Chan you know me!" Looking down Mother notices the suitcases by my hands. My mother sighs heavily. 

"Well, seeing as you've caught my suitcases. I'm sure you know what's happening next?" With a small nod, I roll the ripped bags back to the doorway. Knowing to argue would only generate guilt from her. Making our descent down the stairs, my mother begins to ramble. Once we finish putting the three leather suitcases in the trunk, my Mother's expression goes serious.

"Tsuboi-Kun will be expecting you for dinner tonight, he'll walk you home after...Uh, be sure to head over before dark! Um, do not talk to strangers! Also, recipes are on the counter as well as emergency numbers...Oh, come here!"

Yanking me into a tight but passionate hug, I can only embrace back. Our hug only feels like seconds before we part.

"Oi, before I forget, emergency money is under the juice in the fridge! Ok, I gotta go Mitsu bye, love you!"

· POV Change (Third Person Kirito)

     In the small gloomy town of Kawagoe, lies a 14-year-old boy Kirigaya Kazuto. On this unusual day, the town's kids were very cheery thanks to the whole SAO craze. While flipping through the pages of his magazine a loud yell from his window, catches the boy off guard. The teen cuts his finger on one of the pages. Dismissing the cut, Kirigaya Kazuto quickly turns to the voice who had called his name.

"Brother, I'm leaving for practice now meeting up with __________! Call her or me if you need anything!" The boy looks towards his square clock on the wardrobe. The clock displays 11:45 p.m. exact, grabbing his phone, Kirigaya Kazuto dials the number (_-_-_) _ _ _-_ _ _ _.

"Hello?"

     A fuzzy voice responds on the other end of the line.

"Hey _______-San it's me, Kirigaya."

"Oh hey Kazuto-Kun, I was just about to call you actually, everything ok?" The cheery and somewhat scratchy voice responds in concern. Rubbing the back of his neck, the black-haired boy continues to speak.

"No, I'm fine, just wondering if you still were planning on playing SAO tonight, it's finally available again."

"Oh of course, well, you see, that's what I've been meaning to tell you..."

"What?"

"Well, I... I-I cannot go on today sorry Kazuto! I know how much we were looking forward to this. It's just, I need to practice for my upcoming match, you know? I just can't go on today, I'm sorry..."

Silence is all that is heard before finally, the phone goes dead. 'Ugh, oh well, I guess I will be alone on this one today.' The fourteen-year-old thinks to himself as he begins to set up the game.

· POV Change (First Person Mitsu) -

"Alright, Alright, Alright let's get started!"

     I scream to myself as I plug in the last cord for the game system, probably annoying the neighbors all the while. Attempting to go over the setup manual one last time, I find myself becoming more and more, confused! Lying down on the plain futon in my room, I give up with a shrug, tossing the booklet to who knows where. Picking up the Nerve gear, helmet; I begin to squirm around in an attempt to get comfortable.

"Ok, maybe if I move here...Nope, how about a little too the-damn it! What about, ok there we go, there we go! All nice and comfortable now...Damn, now I have to pee... Maybe I should take a shower too it has been three days!" After five minutes of contemplating with myself, I finally conclude that a shower, as well as a small snack, is necessary. Once that is done, I return once again to my small pink-sheeted futon. With wet red hair, a now nice clean body, and some K-pop pajamas, I am now ready to play! Quickly getting relaxed, I slide the Nerve Gear helmet over my head.

"Alright, all situated then. Now let us see, what were those words to start the game...were- Oh no! I forgot it! I will never, be able to START my awesome sword art online game now! I guess I am just going to need to send Tsuboi an email. Maybe he'll even send me a LINK to a site that gives cheats...Wait...Wait!"

"Link Start!"

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