Years after the Sword Art Online saga, Kirito and his sister Suguha meet up with Asuna Yuuki, Rika "Lisbeth" Shinozaki, and Keiko "Silica" Ayano at the SAO Survivor School. Kirito seeks emergency counseling while the girls opt for a swim. Little do they know, Seijirou Kikuoka orchestrated the counseling to uncover Akihiko Kayaba's intentions behind SAO. While the girls enjoy the pool, what awaits Kirito during his "counseling"?