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Long ago, in a big castle floating in the clouds, a boy who dreamed of being a warrior and a girl who loved to cook met and fell in love. Those two are gone, but after a long, long journey, their hearts met again.
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Kawahara, Reki
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The warmth of our bodies began to melt my frozen heart bit by bit.
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Kirito
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Love isn't something you seek. It's something you give.
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Reki Kawahara (ソードアート・オンライン14:アリシゼーション・ユナイティング [Sōdo āto onrain 14: Arishizēshon Yunaitingu] (Sword Art Online Light Novel, #14))
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There is one thing I’ve learned here. To keep doing your best, up until the very end. If we make it back to the real world, I’ll find you again. And fall in love with you again. – Asuna
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Reki Kawahara (ソードアート・オンライン 1: アインクラッド [Sōdo āto onrain 1: Ainkuraddo] (Sword Art Online Light Novel, #1))
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Love is stronger than guild regulations, as they say.
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Reki Kawahara (ソードアート・オンライン プログレッシブ 4 [Sōdo Āto Onrain Puroguresshibu 4] (Sword Art Online: Progressive Light Novel, #4))
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Eventually, I began looking forward to each new morning. When I realized I was in love with him, I was filled with such joy. I wanted to treasure that feeling. For the first time, I felt glad that I was here...
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Reki Kawahara (Sword Art Online: Aincrad 1 (Sword Art Online Light Novel, #1))
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We all love you . . . but no one more than me.
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Reki Kawahara (ソードアート・オンライン 16: アリシゼーション・エクスプローディング [Sōdo āto onrain 16: Arishizēshon Ekusupurōdingu] (Sword Art Online Light Novel, #16))