Y/N and Karen walked the streets gazing at the sights while they conversed.

Karen: I didn't think you'd want to meet me,to be honest.

Y/N: Why's that?

Karen: Well.....I uh....it's because I'm, you know,tall. I've been tall, ever since I was a kid.That grew into a complex and I guess I....thought you'd be disappointed or something like that because I don't look like LLENN.

Y/N:Well, i'm not that kind of person and besides, I had that height complex too.

Karen:You had a height complex as well?

Y/N:Yep. I've always been tall, just like you. People avoided me because they were afraid of me. Like I was gonna eat them for breakfast or something. So I spent most of my life with no friends.

Karen: What happened?

Y/N:Hm....Guess it was the time I spent in the states.

Karen: You lived abroad?

Y/N:Yeah,I spent two years in the United States because my dad got a job offer.

Karen: Where are your parents now?

Y/N:Oh,they're still living in the states. I got a good college opportunity out here so I came back. Graduated and now I have a full fledge job and all that jazz.

Karen:I see. Well, how did being in the states help you get over it?

Y/N:Everyone there didn't mind my height. And the advice my teachers gave me were more than enough. They always told me "Who cares?"

Y/N let out a relieved sigh as they continued to walk.

Y/N: I decided from that point forward, I'd go and be true to myself. Be who I wanted to be without any doubt.

Karen:I see....

Y/N:Don't mistake though, I know what you're going through and if you want, I'll help you through it.

Karen: Ah, I shouldn't burden you with my silly insecurity.

Y/N:Nonsense, I'd love to help you.I believe we're friends, no?

Karen:Well, I am getting used to it now but it'll still be some time before I can confidently walk around.

Y/N:Whatever it is, I'm here for you. Besides...

Y/N patted Karen's head a big smile on his face.

Y/N:Even in the real world, you're still the rabbit I met in GGO.

A giddy smile appeared on Karen's face as the two continued to walk through the streets.

......

Y/N:Huh,we live in the same complex.

Karen:Yeah, who knew.

Y/N:Well, I'll walk you to your room.

Y/N walked Karen to her room as she unlocked the door and turned to face him.

Karen: Thanks for agreeing to meet with me.

Y/N:No problem. I wanted to see the face behind the avatar.

Karen:Well then, I'll see you online.

Y/N:Yeah, have a good day, Karen.

Karen walked into her apartment as Y/N began to walk down the hallway.

Karen:Y/N!

Y/N turned around as Karen was peeking her head out her doorway.

Karen: Um....I was wondering if you'd like to hang out again sometime?

Y/N chuckled and nodded.

Y/N:Sure, I'd love to.

Karen:Ok then. I look forward to it.

Y/N:Me too. See ya around.

Karen:Bye.

Y/N waved and rounded the corner as Karen closed her door.

.......

LLENN:Yes!Yes!Yes!

Rabbit was currently jumping up and down in happiness about another P90 being in stock. She happily bought it and then she came over and held her arms up.

Azure:What are you,a kid?

Rabbit just giggled as I picked her up and placed her on my shoulders. We began making our way back as she began talking to herself.....

LLENN:What should I call it? P-chan II? P-chan the second?

Azure:Um.....

LLENN:Well, I guess just P-chan is fine. I can't wait to shoot with P-chan again...

Azure:I'm happy.....

Rabbit began rubbing her face against her P90.

LLENN:Every minute, every minute, 900 rounds! Empty cartridges falling down!

Azure:....for you. Well, That's not weird at all....Actually, could you stop that. We're getting weird looks from people.

I stopped when a person was standing across from us.

Boss:Long time no see.

.......

February 15, 2026

SHINC and Karen were watching with glee when Karen killed those pro players.

Milana: Amazing!

Kana: Killed within seconds!

Moe: Against real pros!

Y/N:I know, and the little pink devil is Karen.

Karen had a faint blush of embarrassment on her face as she looked down.I came from around the corner and gave everyone drinks.

Karen:Yeah, it's embarrassing, so please stop. I could only do that because I was LLENN.

Y/N:You're still the one who makes the model move so be proud of yourself.

Saki:Totally! You got some serious skill, Ms.Karen!

The screen changed showing me as the girls turned their attention back to the screen as I swiftly took out enemies with ruthless precision.

Saki:Whoa! You were zipping all around like Ms.Karen!

Milana:All with such precision!

Shiori:I can see why you won. You've must've been playing VR games for a long while.

Y/N:Yeah, you could say that.

The TV changed to Team SHINC.

Karen:Still, every time I see you, you're so sca-......you look so strong.

Saki:You were about to say I'm scary!

Karen:Sorry about that. Yeah, you look scary.

Kana:That's because Boss has the most impact.

Saki:What about you,Kana? Look!

The screen showed Kana's avatar.

Saki:Look how burly Sophie is!

Kana stood next to her avatar as I sat down with everyone.

Karen:You both look very tough.

Milana:Okay!I'm next!

Milana walked up to the TV and presented her avatar.

Milana:This is my avatar, Toma!

Saki:The surprising thing about Mi here is that she can drive a car with a stick shift!Her dad taught her in Russia.

Y/N: Impressive.

Shiori:Okay, it's my turn!

Shiori crawled up to the screen.

Shiori:This here is, Roza!

Moe creeped over and held her hand up.

Moe:Um,this is me. I apologize for putting on airs.

Karen:Huh?

Saki:Moe is ashamed that her avatar looks too cool, like a Hollywood actress.We said it's
not necessary, but....

Risa walked up to the TV when her avatar came on.

Risa:Okay,that's me! I'm the person inside of Tanya!

Kana:Risa's avatar looks closer to her real self than any of ours.

Saki stood up and faced Karen and I.

Saki:And that introduces the high school rhythmic gymnastics club!

Karen:Yes, thank you! So, are you really going to keep watching?

Kana:Naturally!

Milana:Of course!

Shiori:You bet-!

Moe:That's why we came here-!

Risa:Of course we'll watch!

Saki:Exactly, of course we'll watch!

Saki:Ms.Karen, Mr.Y/N, please explain in detail how you killed us. We'll reflect on that and learn from it so we can aim to win next time! So....

Team SHINC:Please tell us!

Karen seemed slightly overwhelmed as I placed my hand on her shoulder and smiled.

Karen: Alright then.