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Hi, thanks for your question. I will try to answer best to my knowledge.

Firstly, you have to remember that Ordinal Scale was written after Alicization arc was already finished in light novel. Therefore, even though they tried hard to fit it in the already established canon, in some place you may find a little bit of a discrepancy.

As for progress of their relationship in Alicization arc. Yes it happens, but in a small steps and not much of a screentime we get to see it. However, this is because of the plot which makes Kirito and Asuna to be separated for the most of the story. Nevertheless, there is no need to worry, Alicization has enough of their lovey-dovey moments. One big at the very beginning, at other near the end. All of them pretty much confirm that they are still madly in love with other.

Regarding the 200 years of being trapped - yes there is definitely the development, but it is more off-screen. Since they are not main characters of Moon Cradle, we learn about their relationship from different characters' perspective. It is confirmed they sleep together. Everybody is aware how much they are special to each other. And, it is heavily implied that they got married at some point.

About Unital Ring. I agree we don't see much of their lovers relationship in the volume. However, there are some nice "hints". Firstly, Kirito thinking about Asuna's birthday present. Him thinking by default that it was Asuna who joined him in their house in ALO (while in reality it was Alice). Asuna jumping and hugging him after defeating teddy bear. Also, it's need to be pointed out that Kirito and Asuna are rather "modest" with their relationship in public, in front of their friends - which is perfectly normal, given the Japanese culture, and there were not any scenes of them being alone in the volume, where they could act "bold".

Hope above does satisfy you. In case of any questions please let me know.

Regards, Valgaaf