There was a reason why Kyouko Yuuki had always prioritized education and family legacy—she was a history professor. If Seiya had talked about other academic subjects, he would have been at a college level at most. But when it came to history and classical literature, the Seiya from the Tokyo Ravens world was an expert. Kyouko was surprised that he could hold a conversation with her and even offer his own insights, but she quickly came to terms with it. After all, Seiya came from a long and storied family. She attributed his knowledge to the family's deep foundation and the careful guidance of his elders. Of course, his personal excellence was also a major factor. Kyouko had secretly tested Seiya. She knew he was in his third year of middle school when he got trapped in SAO, but he could understand the high school-level knowledge she was talking about. This meant he had been teaching himself high school material in middle school. He had not only achieved great things in his hobbies, kendo and history, but his academic achievements were also far beyond his peers. This boy was a genius!
He came from a long-standing family, had impeccable manners, and was gifted in both appearance and talent. It was no wonder her husband had said their daughter, Asuna, wasn't worthy of him. Kyouko felt that her daughter was completely outmatched. It wasn't that she, a mother, was looking down on her own child, but aside from being pretty, her daughter couldn't compare to Seiya in any way. Seiya was humble, mature, and well-mannered. Their daughter, on the other hand, was rebellious and flighty. Seiya was a talented scholar who excelled in his studies and had great achievements in other fields. Their daughter's grades weren't terrible, but they were only slightly above average and didn't meet Kyouko's standards for an elite. Simply put, when Kyouko looked at Seiya, who was good in every way, and then thought of her own daughter, she felt Asuna was completely useless.
Seiya, meanwhile, had no idea he had become the "perfect child" in her eyes. He was just wondering why Asuna's mother, whom he remembered as a difficult person, was so warm and friendly. Seiya's impression of Kyouko was that she was cold, rigid, and stubborn. But the Kyouko in front of him seemed very kind and approachable.
"Seiya, when are you and Asuna planning to get married?"
Seiya: (￣￣)
The topic was so sudden, and the amount of information was so shocking that Seiya was completely stunned. Shouzo, who was sitting next to his wife, was equally dumbfounded. Wait, if I remember correctly, when I praised Seiya earlier, my wife said I was being too hasty. Now you're even more in a hurry than I am!
"Uh... Mrs. Yuuki, our marriage was only in the game. Besides... we're still just students, aren't we? Isn't it a bit too early to be talking about marriage?"
Kyouko's question genuinely shocked Seiya. He couldn't understand why Kyouko, who had been so against Asuna's romantic relationships in the original story, was not only supportive now but was practically giving her daughter away.
"Well... that is a problem. Then let's have an engagement ceremony after you two graduate. I believe Asuna will be motivated to become more excellent if she's with you."
Kyouko wasn't against Asuna having a boyfriend. She wasn't that old-fashioned. She was only worried that Asuna's friends would be bad influences, which would affect her ability to become an elite. Seiya was definitely not a bad influence. In fact, in her eyes, he was the ideal elite, even better than she had imagined. If Asuna spent time with a person like Seiya, she would surely become an outstanding person herself.
Since it was late, the couple wanted Seiya to spend the night, but Seiya politely refused. As he left, Kyouko still looked satisfied, which made Shouzo ask, "Why did you suddenly bring up marriage? You probably scared him away." Shouzo was upset with his wife's abrupt behavior. They were supposed to be a team, but she had completely gone off script and left him out of the loop. What if she had scared off a powerful figure?
"How can you blame me? The boy is excellent. If we don't act fast, what if someone else gets to him first?" Although they hadn't known each other for long, Kyouko genuinely liked Seiya. He perfectly fit her idea of an "elite," and as the saying goes, the more a mother-in-law looks at her potential son-in-law, the more she likes him.
The fact that Seiya was an orphan and came from a family that wasn't wealthy didn't matter to Kyouko. He was an orphan, which meant he could marry into their family! As for his wealth, they were the Yuukis—they weren't short on money. And even if they were, with Seiya's talent, it was only a matter of time before he became successful. Maybe his family's reputation would even surpass theirs one day.
When Seiya got home, Asuna had just woken up. When she saw her mother enter the room, Asuna's heart was filled with anxiety. She knew how strict her mother was and was worried her parents had made things difficult for Seiya. But Asuna had made up her mind. She no longer wanted to be controlled by her parents' expectations. She wanted to be brave and tell them what she thought, even if it meant getting scolded. But the first thing her mother said completely threw her off.
"Asuna, Seiya is such a wonderful boy. When you're feeling better, you should spend more time with him."