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I accelerated...

3D graphics? But...

What's this?!

It feels so...

He looks scared.

I don't recognize his name either.

I guess he's a newbie.

But he's a metal character.

He must be good.

They aren't NPCs.

They're humans?

Burst Linkers?

It's been a while since I got a post-apocalyptic stage! Lucky!

And my opponent is a total newbie!

Mega lucky!

And you're...

giga unlucky!

I think I get it!

Is this...

It's really...

How can I win?!

You got beaten already?

It's not funny! I thought I was going to die!

It's because you didn't keep your promise, boy.

It's my fault for connecting without thinking, but...

Now I don't need to explain what's going on then.

You understand now, don't you?

What the Brain Burst program really is...

It's just a simple fighting game

with encounters and fights taking place in real-world locations.

Correct.

This is crazy.

Why would you accelerate thinking 1,000 times

and hack social cameras for just a fighting game?

That isn't exactly correct.

Burst Linkers don't accelerate to play.

We fight so that we can stay accelerated.

What do you mean?

Try accelerating.

Okay.

Burst link!

What's wrong?

Nothing! So what do I do now?

You should have a new icon on your left.

That's the menu of the Brain Burst fighting game.

Push the matchmaking button.

We're connected to the school's local network,

so we should be the only ones listed.

Yes... Black Lotus.

Then click my name and request a battle.

We won't fight seriously.

I'll end it with a timeout draw.

Come on.

Oh, a dusk stage? This is rare.

That's your dueling avatar... Silver Crow.

It's a good name.

I like the color and the form as well.

It looks a bit... weak.

Can I change it somehow?

And who chose this name and design?

You did.

Last night, you had a long nightmare, right?

Yeah. I don't really remember it, but it wasn't good...

The Brain Burst program accessed your subconscious,

dissected your hopes and fears, and made you that dueling avatar.

So you mean I was wishing for this shiny body?

Does that mean...

The program doesn't analyze your imagination, just your inferiority complex.

Then your avatar is from Brain Burst as well?

No, this is the one I made.

I keep my real dueling avatar sealed for a reason.

Sealed?

Sadly, my dueling avatar is ugly. It's the manifestation of bad thoughts.

But enough about me.

This morning you were challenged to a battle by another Burst Linker and lost.

Do you remember the match result screen after the fight ended?

I think my name was there and something about being level one.

And something called Burst Points changed from 99 to 89.

Burst Points.

That's it. That's the reason we stand on this merciless battlefield.

Burst Points show how many times we can accelerate.

Every time you accelerate, you lose one point.

How do you charge that?

There is only one way.

You must fight and win.

In a battle with someone of the same level,

you get 10 points if you win. If you lose, you lose 10 points.

Acceleration is an incredible power.

More than winning any fight,

you can get perfect scores on tests

and succeed in certain kinds of gambling and sports.

Once we learn of this great secret,

we have no choice but to keep accelerating and fighting.

Wait a moment!

If you lose points with acceleration,

and if you're a weak fighter, there's a chance you could hit zero!

What happens then?

It's simple.

You lose the Brain Burst.

The program automatically uninstalls,

and you can never install it again.

It identifies your unique brainwaves,

so changing your Neuro Linker won't work either.

If you lose all your points, you can never accelerate again.

I'd lose the Brain Burst...

Then I could never...

Haruyuki, you can still return to the normal world.

The bullies won't bother you anymore.

I can guarantee that.

So... what will you do?

I still owe you a lot!

You saved me from Hell!

You did that because you wanted something from me, right?

There's a reason you spent all that time to

beat my high score in squash and lecture me like this.

Your logic is sound...

I...

I'm not someone who could normally talk with you like this.

I'm uncool, fat, and a crybaby.

I'm hopeless.

I'm really terrible.

But you talked to me, directly linked with me...

I know it's only because I was a bit better than average at a game!

But it wouldn't feel right to quit now!

I... you know... I, uh...

I want to live up to your expectations!

I want to repay you for the mercy you've shown me!

So I'll fight

as a Burst Linker!

Don't call it mercy.

I'm just a stupid and powerless middle schooler.

I'm a human standing in the same place, breathing the same air as you.

You're the one who's keeping his distance.

Are these mere two virtual meters so much?

They are.

You're someone who has everything, yet you're looking at me.

You have no idea how much that alone scares me.

You saved me from Hell.

That's all the happiness I need for a lifetime.

I couldn't wish for anything more.

I see.

I accept your resolution.

It's true that I'm facing a bit of a troublesome problem.

I want you to help me with resolving it.

I'll do everything I can!

What should I do?

First, you should learn how to fight.

Accel World

Can I really do it?

I believe in you.

Let's eat then, Arita.

It's getting cold.

Snow, you still won't tell us?

We're dying of curiosity here!

Could you at least give us a hint on the nature of your relationship with this gent?

To put it simply, I confessed and was rejected.

What?!

WHAT?!

Why would you do that?!

I'll get bullied again! I know I will!

I simply spoke the truth.{tl;dr when

he said he needed no other happiness, he said he didn't need her?}

You didn't look all that displeased either.

You even took a screenshot?!

You should be happy!

I've rejected many boys before, but you're the only one who's rejected me.

But more importantly.

As soon as you step out of the gate,

your Neuro Linker will connect to the global network.

Before others find and challenge you,

you should accelerate, find, and challenge the Ash Roller.

Okay!

This is your true debut as a fighter, Silver Crow.

Good luck!

First, you should learn how to fight.

Click on your name under your HP bar.

Yes.

You can find the abilities of your dueling avatar there.

Well, my normal attacks are just punching and kicking,

and even my special attack is just a headbutt.

Don't worry. Even if your attacks are ordinary,

there is something in them that makes them strong.

But...

Your heart gave birth to that body.

Who will believe in it if not you?

He's here.

According to your information, he has two weaknesses.

First, he is very loud when he moves.

Kouenji Overpass

The compass only shows the rough direction of the enemy,

but the sound will tell you the distance.

You should use this to your advantage.

Can I really do it?

What am I saying?!

I'm not the fat and bullied Arita Haruyuki.

I'm Silver Crow, the Burst Linker!

This is the game world where I've spent so much time and effort!

This is reality for me!

I did it!

I can't space out now!

The Ash Roller's second weakness is

that most of his battle potential lies in his bike.

The actual battle power of the driver should be close to zero.

Oh my god! You should just deal a little damage in the first move,

then wait until the time is up.

That kid isn't half bad!

I guess we misjudged him.

I wonder who's his mommy.

If you win, I'll subscribe to your fights!

Good luck, kiddo!

Though it won't be so simple.

What are you doing?!

Don't get cocky, fucker!

I'll make you dance to my V-Twin's sound!

Hell yeah!

You're kidding me!

I'm being damaged by some debris hitting me?

That's ridiculous!

You should know that I hit level two from defeating you this morning!

I had some trouble deciding what to use my level-up bonus for.

But I settled for the ability to ride up vertical surfaces!

And what a great choice that was!

I'm gonna teach you a lesson!

If you miss the first hit or can't take shelter, and it turns into a fight,

your chances of winning drop dramatically.

Burst Linkers' names always have a color,

and you can use that to find out their abilities.

The Silver Crow is metal colored.

It's a rare, but quite powerful color.

You're resistant to slashing, piercing, fire, and poisons,

and your melee attacks are nothing to scoff at.

But you're weak to corrosion and striking.

Striking...

The Ash Roller has a low chroma color, and he has unique attacks.

The bike's tire isn't an obvious weapon, but

he, too, probably focuses on melee attacks.

Which means that your armor is pretty much useless against him.

You have only one way to counteract this.

You must keep running away until time runs out!

Easier said than done!

Dammit!

Why would they emulate pain too?

What's wrong? You out of tricks, shiny brat?

Then allow me!

I have to think of something!

Something to turn the tide of battle in one shot...

Something to reverse this hopeless situation!

Of course! My special attack!

Too bad. Looks like it's over.

Dammit... Dammit!

I'm supposed to be the hero in this game!

What's the point of a special attack if it won't even hit?!

How could I win with a weak character like this?!

I've had enough of this!

Your heart gave birth to that body.

Who will believe in it if not you?

I'm the one who believes in myself the least.{= everyone

else believes in me more than i believe in myself}

This avatar looks hopelessly weak at first sight.

Sorry I couldn't measure up to your expectations. I'll just...

Idiot!

Being strong doesn't mean that you'll always be victorious.

By the time I realized that, it was too late for me.

I can't... I can't lose.

If I have to lose, then I'll struggle and lose spectacularly!

I owe her at least that much!

Otherwise, I won't've been of any use to her!

Think! How much time have you spent in these games?

In a world this realistic, everything must have a weakness.

What's the weakness of a last-century bike running on gasoline?

Think!

That's it!

Dance more!

I beg you. Please fly, Silver Crow!

Faster than him!

Even if I can't believe in myself,

I can believe in her words!

A little shit like you could never stop my monster machine!

Ouch!

If you don't let go, you'll lose all your HP!

Just a little more!

Yee-haw!

Gotcha!

What?!

That's smart.

Newer bikes are two-wheel drives,

but the old internal combustion ones are rear-wheel drives.

Like that, the bike is totally useless,

and the Ash Roller is like a fish out of water.

Not bad, um... Silver Crow.

I'll keep my eyes on you.

Let go! Put it down you shiny fucker!

Not happening! Try using the front wheel instead!

You little ♪$%&!

You did it, Silver Crow.

I thought you were going to lose.

I thought I was too.

Don't be modest. You held out and won.

Well...

Now you got back the points you lost.

Actually, I got it back with interest.

He turned level two after our first battle.

I see. So that's why he could drive up the wall!

That totally caught me off guard!

It was a nice victory, Haruyuki.

We should celebrate.

Should we...

Chiyu!

What do you want with Haruyuki?

He was beaten up yesterday because of what you did, right?

Why would you make him the object of everyone's contempt again?

Return is my way, so fanfares

And totally a friend, don't wait they act towards you

Wake up your friend, trust in the sky

It's a bird-like sensation

I found peace once I gave up in this stagnant world

When did it become like that?

Without warning I was thrust into importance

All I seek is some permanence

among these troubled times for us

I will be honest and tell you what I feel

so that my words of truth and the dreams

I couldn't tell you echo in the sky

With more determination than before

I will wipe away the tears in my eyes

and with my new-found strength

I will whisper to myself, "Now is the time!"

and put my wounds to some use at last

Faster, ever faster, towards you

Even if my wings should be torn to pieces

I will make it through this twisted world on foot

and where my feelings lead me

I will accelerate with the truth

Next time, "Investigation."

A mysterious enemy is stalking Snow Black.

Who will Haruyuki's search lead him to?