كيريغايا يحاول التعوّد على حياته خارج اللعبة لكنه لم ينسَ أمر أسونا. خلال إحدى زياراته للمستشفى يلتقي سوغو نوبويوكي والذي

In the real world, Kazuto Kirigaya lies unconscious. At Kikuoka’s request, Kazuto is moved to a well-equipped hospital, but when Asuna and Suguha try to visit, they’re turned away. Suspicious, Asuna and the others split up to find out more about Rath.

Rinko informs Kazuto that Alice is missing. He’s about to rush to the Rath Roppongi branch when the doorbell rings. In a panic, Kazuto throws open the door, only to find a deliveryman there with a huge cardboard box.