Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-88.0.101.31-20160810215834/@comment-89.68.159.140-20160813190908

ZeHaffen wrote: Not only did Kawahara never say that there would be a wedding end, just that he would like to read one, the series also is not over yet. If I remember correctly, in one of the interviews Kawahara said that if the wedding (of Kirito and Asuna) happens, it will be an the end of the series, as they are both not yet at this stage in their relationship. Logically speaking, it is true in my opinion, since they are not even 20 years old. Like someone earlier wrote, the series is schedule to continue and the next volume will go beyond web novel, so probably we are gonna see some development - personally I hope for the scene when Kirito meet Asuna's mom. For those who are still doubtful about pairing, let me state some facts:

1.) Kirito x Asuna paring is one of the most popular in Japan (if no in the world) and I highly doubt Kawahara will spoil this by some netorare or triangle shit.

2.) When you take into account changes between WN and LN, it is clearly seen that author is focusing more on Asuna than any other heroine (i.e. Sachi no longer treated as Kirito's first love). Plus. there is whole Progressive stuff, which shows us a lot more stuff about Kirito and Asuna pairing.

3.) Author has declared himself as harem ending hater - thus we got There is But One Ultimate Way, parody of such ending, which was stated to be non-canon.

4.) Last but not least, the "Alice Case". The main reason for rage is probably that she is the first girl (and maybe the only) that Asuna sees as kind of rival - in both swordmanship and getting Kirito's attention. Truth to be told, Alice admires Kirito as a figther and comrade (more than normal friend but definitely not lover); and Kirito treats her in same regard (as someone wrote earlier, similar to Sugu and Shinon).

To sum up, I highly doubt it will be any other ending than OTP of Kirito and Asuna. Of course, this is only my opinion, but considering what has happened between them till now, I think most fans will agree with me. Well probably, no one is gonna give a shit about this post, yet still I wanted to give a piece of my thought.

PS. English is not my native language, so sorry if something is not easy to be understood.

Edit: Made changes as per the author's quest. Gsimenas (talk) 18:40, May 31, 2017 (UTC)