On the end of "Phantom Bullet" (and upcoming "Caliber")

[hecait]

My story might not have ended the way I would have expected... but I still want to move forward.

I've still got GGO. Kirito sent me one of those "refer a friend" invites to the fantasy game he plays. And there are so many other worlds and games in this place too. It's a cliché, but even though "Phantom Bullet" has ended, it doesn't feel like the end for me.

Eh? What's the "More Screentime Club"?

Comments

[solokun]

Mh, endings are just new beginnings anyways.

[hecait]

It really feels true this time...

I'll be interested to see what this fantasy game you play is like. ALO?

[solokun]

Ah, that's what it's called.

[A little nod.]

Maybe you won't like it, though. After all, the place I found you in is way different.

[hecait]

Hmph. I could say the same thing about you and GGO, Mr. Co-Champion.

Just set me up with a ranged weapon. Or does everyone wield swords where you're from?

[solokun]

Hahhh, only the really skilled players.

[Just a little tease for her calling him "Mr. Co-Champion" out in public like this.]

But I'm sure Sinon can really do some damage with a bow or crossbow too.

[hecait]

Or the really obsessed ones. [Right back at you.]

A bow should be fine. Maybe a longbow that specialises in distance...

[solokun]

[S-So mean, Sinon-san.]

Y-Yeah, there are those too. It won't be as long-range as what you're used to...

[hecait]

[Don't you even start.]

That'll just make it easier to use, right?

[solokun]

Hmm, I guess. There're no prediction lines in ALO either.

Everyone will think Sinon is a cheater if she's too good.

[hecait]

Like someone who started a "new" character with two-years worth of skill points?

People can say whatever they want. They've said in GGO that I use a "cheat weapon" for months. It's just making excuses.

[solokun]

S-Sinon-sannnn... so mean!

H~eh? That's the Sinon I know.

But in any case, maybe you'll enjoy it. It's the friends you make that really make the difference. Even a lowly swordsman such as I was able to bear a place like GGO because of a certain partner.

[hecait]

Friends...

I'd like that. It's been a long time since I played a game as a... well, game.

[solokun]

It kind of feels that way to me too, so let's play together, alright?

[And he holds his fist out for a fistbump.]

[hecait]

You got it. [Fistbump!]