Sword Art Online: Faithful Hymn

Chapter 31: Detached

A certain amount of time has passed after I have given Yuna the treatment she deserved from the very beginning. It comes as no surprise when I lay against Yuna's body, that I am able to feel her body radiate warmth that I couldn't comprehend. But now that this fascinating treatment I have given my beautiful girlfriend is done, it's time for the two of us to sleep. And when I say us, I actually only mean myself.

Yuna is already dozing off, really tired from today's events. She is as cute as ever, and I am looking forward to our future together. Because when we are together, there is nothing that could possibly stop us from being happy.

The following morning, on March 19th

Just like any other day, actually just since three days ago, I wake up like I am grace's son. No more nightmares occur, and it's all thanks to Tetsuhiro's gift to me: A fascinating AI who is always there for me, no matter what happens. The thoughts I had about her that reminded me of Yuuna started to fade away as well. I start to recognize her as her own individual, instead of a copy of Yuuna. I did not expect myself to see her as an actual person this early already, but what else would I think about her when she is so charming to me.

Not much later after I woke up, Yuna also woke up, with her not being able to thank me for the wonderful night I have just given to her. As far as I am concerned, was she the one who wanted to give me a night full of pleasures to begin with, although I understand why she thanks me for it instead of herself. She likely wouldn't have known if I'd agree to her flurry of kisses in the way she wanted me to, but I am very glad I did, eventually resulting in the events I keep referring to right now.

From there, the day went pretty smoothly. There was nothing out of the ordinary, and Yuna's behavior towards me was pretty normal. That day may have been better than any other day, knowing that Yuna can do anything to me what she wants to. We already slept together a few times before, but now I also don't feel awkward about it anymore either.

Basketball training also went flawlessly. Just like the first time when Yuna paid a visit to my training, I managed to dunk yet another ball! I never expected myself to achieve such great heights, and I only have one special person to thank for it. That of course, being Yuna herself.

Our nights together have been way more 'active' so to speak, compared to previous days. We could not stop loving one another, and her lips just would not let go of mine. From this moment, I knew that we were destined to be together. Even though she is an AI, and not really a human, no one knows what the future could possibly look like. Nowadays, people would look disgusted at me if they'd know I was dating an AI.

I bet they would do it themselves, if they had the chance to. Especially in a far future.

Next day, on March 20th

From this day, I knew that something strange was going on. Yuna's behavior did not change at all, but something else that really disturbed me happened. The morning and noon went as perfect as always. Although it was during the afternoon when something happened I did not expect at all.

Yuna just left home, without telling me anything about it. If she would have had a phone, sure, no pain received at all. Although she has no phone, and I actually should buy one for her at some point, but that's not the point right now. The point being, is that she left to a place I have never heard of, and she probably also never has. I have not been following her, because I had a regular school day where she actually paid me a visit as well. Because of that, I knew that nothing was the matter with her during the morning and noon.

So once I got home, I noticed that she was not home. I couldn't stop but to worry, because who knows what could happen to her when she is all alone. She has no way to defend herself, at least no methods that I am aware of. Just like two days ago, where she left out of frustration due to her lack of knowledge about love, I assumed that she would return to me eventually. That thought kept me calm most of the time, although I still couldn't help but to worry.

At 05:40 PM, she finally returned home, telling me that she was out going to sing in front of a small group of people. We both agreed that she wouldn't go out in public like this, because it would risk that her secret identity as the AR Idol would get known, and spread across Tokyo as well. As response, she told me that she was very sorry about it, promising me it would never happen again.

The other thing I found weird, is that she told me a few days ago that she'd prefer singing in front of me, and not in front of anyone else. It may mean that she gets less shy in front of crowds, and that may be a good thing. But it also started to wonder where her honestly lied.

March 21th, yet another problem

Alright, this is the moment where I start to freak out. I woke up this morning, noticing that Yuna was just... gone! After I rushed out of bed to check where she might have been, I discovered that she was not in the house at all.

With it being Friday today, I got school yet again, so I have no choice but to go there. During classes, I got really frustrated. It may just be my fault for panicking so much about Yuna disappearing all the time, but the love and care I have for the girl are infinite, and because of that I want her to be safe at all time, exactly knowing where she is because she is not to be reached.

During school, Asuna noticed me struggling, as well as feeling bad. At the end of the day, she invited me over at her home because she really seems to worry about me. I have no idea why she worries about me though. Maybe she reminds me back in the day where I still was worth a damn in Aincrad, or maybe she just tries to be friendly. Maybe Yuuki told her that she found a liking in me, although I highly doubt that. After all, as someone who does not play ALO, the greatest and most legendary warrior of ALfheim would probably not care about me that much. But everything right now is worth to be taken in consideration.

So this is where I lay down my pen, and quit writing in my diary. Taking action will give me more answers, rather than writing down my problems on paper.

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And that's where I lay down my pen, and get up from the lazy chair I am sitting in. After all, I still got an appointment with the Lightning Flash to catch. I really hope that she has not invited over Kazuto, since I'd prefer this to be a private conversation, since it's pretty risky for me to open up myself regarding Yuna.