The next day, Kirito arrived at the guild hall, his curiosity building. Lisbeth greeted him warmly, leading him to a hidden workshop deep within the hall. The room was filled with the sweet scent of hot metal and the sound of clanging hammers.
, the creator of SAO, under his web-novel pen name "Kunori Fumio". Web Novel Roots: Sword Art Online Chapter 16.5 Full Color WORK
It explores the psychological need for human touch in a cold, digital world. The next day, Kirito arrived at the guild