Following the aftermath of Sword Art Online, Kirito and his sister Suguha reunite with Asuna, Lisbeth, and Silica at the SAO Survivor School. While the girls enjoy a swim at the pool, Kirito finds himself attending what seems to be emergency counseling. Little do they know, this counseling session orchestrated by Seijirou Kikuoka is a guise to delve into the mysteries behind Akihiko Kayaba's intentions. As the girls frolic in the pool, and Kirito faces his unexpected 'counseling,' a new chapter unfolds with secrets waiting to be unraveled.