to shine, as if she was a movie star, and dazed me even though I’ve known her for ages. I sat down as well on the chair in front of the anvil and leaned my hammer against the wall. “...So, what is it today? You’re pretty early.” “Ah, I want you to take care of this.” Asuna took off her rapier, with the blade still in its sheath, and then threw it. I caught it with one hand and pulled it out. The rapier was a little dull from the long period of use, but it wasn’t bad enough to give the blade any trouble cutting. “It’s not that out of shape is it? It’s a bit early for polishing.” “Yeah you’re right. But I want it to be all shiny.” “Hmmm?” I looked at Asuna carefully. Her knight outfit with the red crosses on white and her miniskirt was the same as ever, but her boots shined as if they were new and she even wore a pair of silver earrings. “You’re being strange~ Now that I think about it, it’s a weekday today. What about your guild’s clearing quota? Didn’t you say that you guys were having a hard time with the sixty-third floor?” After I said this, Asuna gave an embarrassed smile: “Yeah—— I got a vacation today. Because I have a promise with somebody later today...” “Ohh~!” I shifted closer towards Asuna while still sitting on my chair.