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The picture you are talking about is from volume 18. It has nothing to do with romance (at least not from Kirito's side).

The context is something like this: Alice is confused being in Real World and asks Kirito what is her purpose and what she is to him. Kirito answers that she is his hope and hope of other in the world as she can be a bridge between real and virtual worlds.

As for Yui, I am not sure how she "accepted" Alice, but seeing her acting normal towards her is more of a proof that she doesn't see her as a threat/competition to her Mama.

Regarding helping in Underworld, Asuna later in novels (vol16+) dives into Underworld and is one of the most important figure fighting for and protecting its residents. What is more, in vol18, she and Kirito stay for 200 years in Underworld (while Alice is logged off) and even become its rulers - they are named Star Kind and Queen. So you can say, that in the end it is Asuna who does more and helps more Kirito.

I don't know where do you have your info from, but generally you were told untruth. As of the latest events in the light novel, Kirito and Asuna are happy couple, love in each other and planning their future to spend together. The only difference is that Alice, who now joins the gang/harem IRL, is not quite content with that, as she herself has strong feelings for Kirito and is "trying" to compete with Asuna, considering herself Asuna's rival.