A/N: Character Profiles for the two main characters. They are both OCs. The TRUE first chapter is next.

Name: Raito Sonikku

Age: 15

Gender: Male

Location: Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan

Hair Length: Short

Hair Color: Brown

Build: Tall-slim

Notable details:

Part of the SAO closed beta, a "beta tester"

Has feelings for his childhood friend, Maar, but hasn't confessed them yet.

He is a hardcore gamer for the most part.

Name: Maar Kazama

Age: 15

Gender: Female

Location: Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan

Hair Length: Long

Hair Color: Black

Build: Average-slim

Notable details:

Has a tendency to fall asleep in front of appliances.

Has feelings for her childhood friend, Raito, but like Raito, she has not confessed them yet.

Is a casual gamer.

A/N 2: The next chapter is the TRUE first chapter.