Board Thread:FAQ Board/@comment-6697950-20160606184044/@comment-71.95.155.57-20160618121916

I can't speak for the light novels, but the last few seconds of the last ep of SAO II seems to sum up thier relationship quite well  when Kirito says "I want to be with you forever, and you to be with me forever" and Asuna agrees, and says "I would follow you to the ends of the earth" (parapharasing) I mean that is as close you asking someone to marry you without directly asking. And while I may be incorrect, I think the path for their love was well established since even before the cabin is SAO I. Kirito's last real hurdle is to impress Asuna's mother to gain her acceptance.