Classic Maple

Characters in this story

• Yuki Sorimachi — Yuki Sorimachi lived a highly isolated life as a depressed middle school dropout with no family, no money, and no social connections. Feeling entirely alienated by everyday society, she entered the deadly underground games purely out of financial desperation, initially not caring if she lived or die
• Kaede Honjou — Kaede is a girl who lives in a peaceful neighborhood, living a relatively normal life. Her best friend is Risa Shiramine, who happens to be a gamer. Risa had been suggesting, or rather, forcing games on Kaede with the simple motive of playing with her, but none of these games stood out to her.
• Risa Shiramine — Risa is an extroverted, calm and friendly individual, who is addicted to games. In-game, she is cautious and practical, a reflection of her past experience with other games. At times, she also has a peculiar way of thinking but not on the level of Kaede's, evidenced by her choice
• Asuna Yuuki — she was trapped in SAO, Asuna initially struggled with fear and despair, feeling that every day spent in the game was a day lost from her real life. However, her perspective shifted after she began working with Kirito. She evolved from a frightened survivor into one of the game's strongest players