"I'm interested in her. I guess I can't just ignore her..." Itsuki's report on the NPCs of PSO2 causes Aika's interest in him to deepen. When people see her following Itsuki around more than usual, rumors begin to spread that they are dating. One day, Itsuki and Rina head to their sister school Tensei Academy to deliver equipment to be used at the Seiga Academy shool festival. However, Aika appears there as well as though nothing is out of the ordinary. Realizing the rumors about him and Aika may have even spread to Rina, Itsuki is disappointed. However, Itsuki and Rina witness a surprising side of Aika when they stop by a shopping mall on their way back.