Dual-blade swordsman and central hero navigating the SAO Progressive narrative.
Asuna and Kirito are romantic partners whose relationship is reinforced through shared danger and cooperation.
The character profile identifies Asuna as Kirito's lover, while the plot repeatedly follows them acting together and enjoying the fireworks together.
Argo provides information and directly assists Kirito during the raid.
Kirito, Asuna, and Argo discuss the New Year's party, and Kirito later scouts the boss room with Argo.
Mito remains connected to Kirito's raid effort despite initially refusing recruitment.
Kirito and Asuna try to recruit Mito for their raid, and Mito later appears during the battle to rescue Asuna.
Kirito challenges Kibaou's factional strategy for clearing the game.
Kirito and Asuna confront Kibaou about the plan to separate from the joint effort and kill the fifth-floor raid boss.
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