We're introduced a new character, Asada, who has a fear of pistols.
As a young child, she had shot a robber and caused him to die. Therefore, where her fear began.Asada is a victim of bullying, and when it happens in this episode, a friend rescues her.
Shinkawa seems to be her friend who recommended GGO. He had suggested it in hopes that it would help with her fear of guns.
"Next time, I'll kill them all- I'll try for a high rank..."
Next, Kirito tells Asuna that he would be converting to another game for a few days.He doesn't reveal much detail, and they both reveal that they don't believe that they should trust Kikuoka 100%.
At the hospital, his rehab nurse, Aki, is tasked to monitor him as he enters the game.
Asada then explains then as Asada, she fears pistols. However, as Sinon, holding a gun or having one pointed at her doesn't scare her at all.
She believes that as Sinon is her other self, the stronger she is, the stronger her real self will get. Therefore, she is determined to be the strongest.Finally, we are brought to a new scene where three people are discussing of Death Gun and the incidents related. One player provokes Death Gun by stating his appearance and time of appearance. However, the player on the other side of the screen, ignores him.
He opens a file, and two out of three pictures are crossed out.
It shows that he's got one target left: Sinon.
