01x07 - Warmth of the Heart

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June , Floor : Lindas Here you go.

All done.

You're the best, Liz.

Thanks.

Sure, anytime!

Hey, aren't you supposed to be out hunting with the guild today?

Yeah, I had to take the day off 'cause...

I sort of have this little meeting with someone.

So that's it.

No, it's not like that!

Oh, I have to get going!

I bet he must be pretty special, whoever he is.

Did you say something?

Uh-uh.

Get going!

It's rude to keep your date waiting!

It's not like that.

I... whatever.

See you!

I wonder if I'll ever find someone special?

Mitometeta okubyou na kako Wakaranai mama ni Kowagatteta ushiro no jibun ga Genjitsu wo ima ni utsusu Ikutsu mono sora wo egaita Koko wa kitto hakanai kokoro Midashite Yume de takaku tonda karada wa Donna fuan matotte mo furiharatteku Nemuru chiisana omoi hirogari dashite Kizuku yowai watashi kimi ga ireba Kurai sekai tsuyoku ireta Nagai yume miru kokoro wa sou eien de I want to always be with you I'll give you everything I have...

The Temperature of the Heart Good enough, I guess...

I better get ready for the customers.

Perfect!

Welcome to Lisbeth's Blacksmith Shop!

Oh, hi.

I-I was wondering if you do custom orders.

He doesn't look like he has that much money. I can.

The thing is, metal prices are kind of high these days.

Oh, well, I'm not worried about the cost.

I just want the best sword you can make as soon as possible.

Well...I make a lot of different swords...

But if you have any idea of the quality of sword you want, I can make it.

Uh, sure.

One sec.

So, I'm looking for something either the same quality or better than this.

An Elucidator...

This is the gnarliest magic sword a person can get from a monster drop.

What do you think?

How about this?

It's the best sword I ever forged.

I call it my masterpiece!

I don't know.

It's a little light.

It should be.

I used a speed-type metal to forge it.

I'd like to test it if it's cool.

Test it how?

You know, its durability.

What the heck are you doing?

If you break your sword, I'm not responsible.

If it breaks, then that's too bad!

You broke my... masterpiece...

What the hell were you thinking?!

I'm sorry!

I didn't think yours was gonna break so easy, honest.

Are you saying my sword, my masterpiece of a sword, was lamer than you thought?!

Something like that.

For your information, if I had the right materials, I could make a buttload of swords that will shatter yours into a million tiny little pieces.

You got that?

That sounds like the kind of sword I'm looking for, as long as it can shatter mine, that is.

Okay, smarty-pants, but you have to help me make it every step of the way!

Seriously?

Absolutely, and we'll start by getting the metal for it.

I think I can handle that myself.

I'd rather not have you slowing me down.

Don't you dare insult me.

Believe it or not, I'm an expert mace user.

Suit yourself.

So, where do we find the metal?

Floor , on the Western Mountain.

There's a dragon there that eats crystals.

According to the legend, it's supposed to store a rare metal in its body.

Floor , huh?

- Yeah, I should go alon- - And... they say that in order to get the metal, you need to bring a master smith along.

Still think going alone's a good idea?

Fine.

Just keep quiet and stay out the way.

What?

Keep quiet and...

By the way, my name's Kirito.

Looks like we're a party until we make that sword.

Yeah, whatever, Kirito.

Well, if you're gonna be like that, I can roll with it.

Lis-beth.

Floor : Western Mountain It's cold...

Well, you should've brought a coat or something.

I didn't know Floor was going to be this freaking cold.

Are you going to be okay without this?

You don't feel cold if you're disciplined.

If you're trying to piss me off, it's working.

It's warm though.

I can't believe I'm out here all alone with this guy. This is getting weird... What's wrong, Lisbeth?

Giving up already?

Not on your life!

And if you're gonna be a jerk about it, you might as well call me Liz.

Okay, okay.

Got it, Liz.

Yeah well, don't wear it out!

It's beautiful!

What's your problem?

You should get your teleport crystal ready.

I know, I know.

I'm doing it.

And I'm handling this part on my own.

Once the dragon appears, you're gonna hide under one of those crystals over there.

Don't come out, no matter what.

Oh, come on!

I'm not a newb.

If I'm gonna help you, I'll die...

Do what I say!

Good.

Okay, let's get going.

Hurry up and take cover!

Watch out!

It's the breath att*ck!

Wow... With that skinny sword... Who is he? Come on!

Stop playing with it and finish it off already!

Dammit!

Don't come out yet!

What's the big deal?

You've got him right where you...

Liz!

No!

No!

Hang on to me, Liz!

Are we still alive?

Yeah, it looks like it.

Drink one of these, just in case.

Thank you..., you know, for... for saving me.

It's a little early to be thanking anyone.

We have to find a way to get out of here first.

Huh?

Can't we just teleport out?

Teleport: Lindas!

No way...

Well, if we can't use crystals, that means there should be another way out.

How can you be so sure there is?

I mean, maybe this is some kind of trap for k*lling anyone who falls into it.

Good point.

Maybe it is.

Would it k*ll you to at least try to cheer me up?

I think I have an idea.

Really?

Yeah.

We could try running up the wall.

You're insane.

Maybe, but that's all I got for ideas right now.

No way...

If I had more of running start, I probably would've made it.

Yeah, I don't think so.

This is kind of weird, isn't it?

This wouldn't happen in real life.

You know, going to strange places, meeting a total stranger, and then sleeping next to them.

I mean, you actually tried running up that wall.

You really are a weirdo, you know that?

Well, excuse me.

Kirito...

Can I ask you something?

Ask away.

I'm all ears.

Why did you risk your life like that to save me?

I can't just sit back and watch someone die.

I'd rather die alongside them than do nothing.

Especially if that someone's a girl like you, Liz.

Wow, you really are an idiot.

You're the only person who'd think like that. Hey...

Hold my hand?

Okay.

It's so warm.

Even though you and me are just these ones and zeros in a virtual world...

I know...

What the...?

What're you doing?

Here, look.

Is this...

what I think it is?

Uh-huh.

It's that special metal we came all this way for.

Like you said, the dragon eats crystals and they turn to this in its stomach.

No wonder it's hard to find.

Yeah, but you found it.

What's it doing down here though?

This hole isn't a trap like we thought.

It's the dragon's nest.

But...really?

Uh-huh.

And that's not just an ingot.

That's dragon excrement.

You know, poop?

Well, I guess this means we got what we came here for.

Still stuck though.

Wait.

This is supposed to be a dragon's nest, right?

Yup.

'Cause dragons are nocturnal, so it won't be long before it comes...

It's here!

H-Hey!

What are you- Hang on to me, Liz!

Almost there!

Look at that!

Kirito!

You know what?

No!

What?

Don't freak out!

But I'm falling in love with you!

I can't hear a thing!

What did you just say?!

Nevermind!

June , Floor : Lindas A one-handed longsword, right?

Yup.

Make it awesome.

I didn't imagine it, the warmth of Kirito's hands... the way I feel... As soon as I've made the best sword I can... I'll tell him. The sword is called Dark Repulsor.

One of a kind.

And it's not even in the info brokers' directory.

Go on, try it.

Okay.

Good?

Bad?

It's real heavy...

It's a good sword.

Yay!

It feels like you forged your soul into it.

Okay...

You held up your end of the deal.

It's time for me to pay up.

So how much?

Um, well...

I don't really need any money.

Instead...

I'd like to be your exclusive blacksmith from now on.

What do you mean exclusive?

What's wrong?

I mean... anytime you get back from the field, stop by and let me do maintenance on your gear.

Every day, from now to the end!

Liz, I...

Kirito, I just...

I...

Liz!

I was so worried!

A-Asuna?

Liz!

Where were you last night?

I tried messaging you but you didn't answer and I couldn't track you on the map!

Sorry.

I kind of got stuck in a dungeon.

A dungeon?

You went all by yourself?

Uh-uh.

I went with him.

K-Kirito?

Hey, A-Asuna...

Long time no see.

It's been what, like...

two days?

Well, this is a surprise!

I didn't know you wanted to check this place out.

I wish you've told me, I could've come with you.

I'm sort of confused.

Do you know each other?

Yeah, both of us are on the as*ault Team, so...

He said he was looking to get a more powerful sword, so I told him about you and your shop.

Oh...

Why is she acting like that?

I swear, if you did anything weird to her...

I-I didn't do anything!

Then why did you stutter just now, huh?

You know, you could try to show a little more compassion.

I almost got k*lled!

Like that's my fault!

Don't I always tell you not to fight solo?!

Right. I get it now... If this guy said anything rude, you tell me, right?

Liz?

If you wanna talk about rude, try this!

The first thing he does is when he comes in is shatter my best sword.

What?!

I'm sorry!

Oh, come on!

You don't have to apologize for anything.

He might be a little weird, but he's not such a bad guy.

Don't screw this up, Asuna.

He's a keeper.

But I told you, it's not like that!

Liz?

I'm sorry, I have to go pick up some supplies.

I'll be right back.

You're gonna leave the store?

Hold down the fort for me.

Later!

What?

No, wait, Liz!

Lisbeth...

I almost got away with it.

A couple of more minutes, and I would've gone back to my usual cheerful self.

Liz, I...

How'd you know I was here?

I scanned the whole town for you from up there.

Figures you'd do something crazy like that.

Sorry if I worried you.

I'm fine now.

Must be all the excitement, I'm not used to having adventures.

Anyway...

Could you just forget everything...

I said...

Okay?

Liz, I...

I just wanted to thank you.

See I...

I don't know...

I always thought dying was better than surviving day after day...

living with a guild.

Kirito?

But then, we got stuck in that hole, and I was really happy we were still alive.

I realized that even here our lives are real and have meaning.

Thank you for helping me see that, Liz.

I guess it's what I've been looking for this whole time.

Yeah, me too.

I know what you mean.

I was also looking for something.

Something real.

Hoping I'd find it.

The warmth of your hand...

and me...

that was real.

Do me a favor, okay?

Tell Asuna what you told me.

Liz...

I'm fine, really.

The "getting over it" part, that's gonna take a while.

Until I do, promise me...

promise me you put an end to this world.

Till then, I'll keep doing what I do best.

I promise I will.

I swear I'll b*at the game.

If you ever need your weapons or gear repaired, my door is always open.

Sure.

Don't forget now, you'll always be welcome at my shop!

Tookuni kikoeta kane no ne ga sukoshi samishikute

Mou ichido tsuyoku kondo wa takaku kake nuketa

Tada kurikaesu genjitsu mo

Hoshi no kazu no negai goto mo

Mezasu beki asu wo mitsuketa

Kono omoi ni wa katenai

Me no mae ni hirakareta hate nai sekai

Tatoe yume demo ii

Mayoi tsuzukete mo mune no oku de tsuyoku

Zutto zutto hibiiteku

Sotto sotto hikatteru

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