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It's you two.

That's right.

Defeat us and you're free to go.

Then you can go play with the Black King or whoever you like.

Is that what Vanquish wants?

What's wrong? Done already?

You never had a chance.

Are you seriously this stupid?

This guy!

It's impressive that you're able to bear it.

Vanquish!

Blue Knight!

Don't tell me you're just gonna let me go.

I just need a little more time.

Cobal, Marga.

Sir!

Throw him into the portal.

I'm granting you a stay of execution.

Yes, Sir!

Thank you, Sir.

13.66 seconds.

Haru.

Are you sure you want your hair up like this?

The braids are cuter.

I don't care. I want something different.

But a ponytail will just get in the way when you lay down.

I wrote down some instructions.

Please inform the student council.

Ah, hello.

Huh?

Shouldn't you be going now?

Sure thing.

See you later.

Have fun, Arita Haruyuki.

Did I interrupt something?

Don't worry about it.

How are you feeling?

Much better.

But hospitals don't let you have any fun

and the food is absolutely awful.

You should just do what they say so they'll let you leave.

Okay. Oh...

I-It's getting late.

S-Sure is!

Such a beautiful sunset.

I asked you what hairstyle you liked yesterday. Wasn't this what you said?

Yes, and I totally noticed!

I just wasn't sure what to say.

I didn't want you to think I was trying to flatter you.

Does it not suit me?

No! It looks great!

You're just saying that.

No! It really suits you.

I just... I mean... I'm sorry.

Don't apologize!

So you went to see Kurashima?

Yes, with Taku. We told her everything.

About Accel World, Taku's backdoor, and that she was deceived.

How did she take it?

She was furious. She started by throwing books,

then she cried, and then she slapped us both.

I see.

She hasn't spoken to us since.

She has every right to be angry.

But it's my fault as well,

so I should probably apologize.

No, it's fine.

Taku and I have to make this right.

Taku said he's going to make up for his wrongdoing.

Make up for it?

Yes.

He goes to a school in Shinjuku, right?

Yes.

He's really smart, so he got into a good school out there.

Good at sports, too.

I see.

He should be a great fighter for Nega Nebulous.

We're going to fight as a tag team tomorrow.

He said he'd help me reach Level 2 by the time you leave the hospital.

You seem to really like him.

Huh?

I'm jealous

that you have someone who you can forgive even after

they've betrayed and hurt you.

Taku's a really good friend.

Are you sure about this?

Yes.

Those two!

I told them to come and see me if they had anything to say.

They make me so mad!

Haru, on the right!

I see him.

That's the flying avatar.

Don't just stare at it!

Five seconds left!

Four!

Three!

Two!

One!

Yes! Three wins in a row!

What's this?

Grats, man!

Now I can tell everyone I've fought with the flying avatar,

Thanks.

Choose your level up bonus wisely.

See ya.

Thank you.

Congratulations!

Thanks.

Hope this makes Snow Black happy.

Or is Level 2 just as useless as Level 1?

Don't worry, we'll get better.

I'm gonna help you reach Level 4 at least.

It's my duty.

Duty?

To make you a proper Burst Linker.

I realize that it won't make up for everything, but...

I know how you feel.

But it was my stupidity that got Snow Black hurt.

What I did was worse than that.

You saw how upset Chiyu was.

My sins were much worse.

I dunno...

Well that's enough for today. Let's Burst Out.

Hang on.

I'll just...

What are you doing? Don't level up yet!

No, Haru! Stop!

Huh?

Remaining Burst Points...

Eight?

Haru! Burst Out!

It's my fault. Sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Even if you have enough points, you aren't supposed to level up right away.

I failed to teach you properly.

No, I was an idiot.

There was a warning that leveling up would cost 300 points,

so I should have figured it out,

but I was just so excited...

First let's see where we stand.

You're sure you only have eight points?

Yes. If I lost even one duel now,

I'd lose all the rest.

True.

Right then, challenge me to a duel so I can give you half of mine.

Then we'll pick our fights wisely, and get your points back through tag matches.

Wait just a second!

Are you seriously going to let me

beat you over and over just so I can get your points?

It's the only way.

I've got points to spare, so this is our only hope.

I don't want to.

Letting me just beat you up without a fight is lame.

What choice do we have?

If you get down to zero, then Brain Burst is gone for good.

You'll lose this power forever.

I know that, but...

Is it because you don't trust me?

Eh?

It's true that it would probably be easy for me to turn on you

and reduce your points to zero.

No! It's not that.

It just seems so wrong.

It takes the honor out of fighting. Takes the fun out of it.

Haru.

Snow Black used a Physical Full Burst to protect me, so she

must only have a few points left.

She never asked me for points in return.

I'm sure she'd be angry if I offered, anyway.

I know I'm not even close to her level, strength, or experience,

but I want to be a Burst Linker just like her.

I know there's no point in arguing with you once you've made up your mind.

We'll just have to think of something else.

You'd better not log onto the Global Net until then.

Sorry. I know I'm being selfish.

You still have those slippers?

You don't?

My parents threw them away when I left elementary school.

I see.

It's Chiyu.

Did you bring them?

Yes. Are these the right ones?

You're really going to eat all of them?

You don't have to eat them all in one go.

I've always dreamed of eating all the Enjiya ice cream flavors in one go.

And I said I'd only forgive you if you bought them all.

So I can't forgive you until they're gone.

But...

I want to get this over and done with.

Every time I see you two, Haru's face looks so pitiful,

and Taku's always apologizing.

Because you look so angry.

It's not like I want to be angry.

But it would be strange if I said everything was fine,

or that it didn't bother me.

That's true.

Anyway, do you two plan on continuing that Brain thingy?

Um, well, yeah.

Aren't you two just interested because Snow Black is?

Well she introduced me to it, but that's not why.

I abused it, but Brain Burst itself isn't so bad.

Haru's avatar can even fly.

I don't get it.

Isn't it just a fighting game?

It is, but...

It'd be easier to show you than to try explaining.

Throw that book at me, Chiyu.

Throw it at you?

She'll see what Brain Burst can do, right?

Oh right.

You two think you're so clever!

Fine, I'm really gonna chuck it!

Burst Link!

Try again if you think it was just luck.

Burst Link!

Burst Link!

Burst Link!

See?

Surely even you can see the true power of Brain Burst, Chi—

Chiyu!

You're so annoying.

And my tummy hurts.

You've still got a bunch left.

Help me out!

Let's eat them together.

It's your punishment.

Punishment?

Ow...

Let's eat, Taku.

Haru.

Quick before they melt.

I'll have the Special Pudding.

Which one do you want, Taku?

Pine Bomber, Berry Berry Cherry,

Dangerous Banana, Choco Bouncer...

Bouncer?

The chocolate mint one?

Haru's still Level 2.

Huh?

A bouncer!

We could get a bouncer!

A bouncer?

Your hair looks nice.

I just did it this way to stop it from getting in the way while I eat.

Oh right! They told me I could go home on Wednesday.

Really?!

Yep, no more prison food for me.

How are your tag matches going?

Do you think you'll make Level 2 by Wednesday?

I-I'm not so sure, actually.

Well, I made it, but I don't want her to know what happened.

If you make it by then, I was thinking of claiming the Suginame area

as a Nega Nebulous territory, which is neutral now.

But we should probably wait until you're Level 2.

Well I'm due for another duel later.

After this? With Takumu?

Um, yeah.

I see.

Something wrong?

No, good luck.

But take your time.

If you level too quickly, you'll put

yourself in a bad position with your points.

I'm sure you've realized that.

Yes, I'll be careful.

I'm sorry for being such an idiot!

This is far enough.

It's possible that we're already being watched.

Okay. Contact me if anything happens.

A bouncer in Brain Burst is a bodyguard. There's only one.

A bodyguard?

I've seen him many times while spectating.

His avatar name is Aqua Current.

He helps Burst Linkers whose points are perilously low

by partnering with them in tag matches until they reach a safe level.

He can do that?

He must be very powerful.

Not really. He's known as The One,

Level 1.

A Level 1 bodyguard?

Yes, I'm not really sure how he does it.

And he has various conditions if you want to hire him.

The first is that you must be Level 2 or lower.

Next, you must reveal your real identity to him,

as a payment for his services.

I see.

Sorry. I offered my identity instead,

but he insisted of having the client's.

Of course. How do I tell him?

You'll find out at the meeting place apparently.

And I have to be alone?

We can't be sure it'll be safe.

Shall I secretly follow you?

Nah. If he spots you, he'll probably disappear for good.

And I don't want to be underhanded.

Sorry for the wait.

Um, whose bag is this?

Dunno. Does it belong to the person you're waiting for?

So that's how he does it?

13:40...

Should I Burst Link at that time?

And where is he watching from?

Well, no point in worrying about it.

I'll just run to the toilet.

Why do book shops always make me have to go?

I'm sorry! So sorry!

I'm fine. Um...

Looking for this?

Sorry.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Please give it back.

Um... Yes?

Are you Aqua Current?

That isn't my bag.

Please give it back.

I'm exhausted.

No way! Mayuzumi, who won the last tournament?

I know. Our boys think they've got a chance now he's not competing.

Mayuzumi?

Taku?

Maybe I should've pretended I didn't realize.

I'm surprised she's a girl.

I just assumed a bodyguard would be male.

Problem?

No, no!

Oh man, she seems mad.

Will she refuse to work for me?

Oh, I'm sorry.

Whoa, wait!

Hurry up.

Here?

A direct link here?

She has no shame!

Only close couples direct link in public.

People will get the wrong idea if we do it here.

It's not worth risking being overheard.

She's just like Snow Black, the way she bosses people around.

Okay then.

As I thought.

You've come?

Um...

Burst Link!

Next time, "Restoration."

Fists will shake in grief,

trying to restore lost relationships.