Adventure is also a popular theme. Since they are in a virtual world in Sword Art Online, fanfics may take them on new and exciting adventures that were not in the original plot.
Another theme could be self - discovery. The relationship between Eugeo and Kirito can be used as a backdrop for them to learn more about themselves, their values, and their place in the virtual and real worlds.
Chapter 594, "Raising Soldiers for a Thousand Days, Using Them for a Moment", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Cheng's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 332, "Start the Live Stream!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 587, "Has He Also Become a Part of the Play?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Zhao Lang's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Zhao Lang said "thank you," but his eyes reluctantly glanced at Jiang...
Chapter 519, "I'm Here to Participate in the Program", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jin Siyue's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 285, "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva", is the clearest early answer because it turns Primordial Forest's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 505, ""Postpartum Care for Sows", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Zhenhe's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Zhao Lang laughed, but his eyes became considerably clearer, "Is...
Chapter 498, "How can someone be so ugly?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Shuyue's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on .....If you don't love me, give my heart back, you traded love for my...
Chapter 619, "The Feast of Fish CP Is Indeed Real!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The storm grew fiercer until, at last, even the live broadcast had to...
Chapter 420, "Who Says the Attacker Can't Attack the Attacker?", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on After choosing to defend, Guan Xiong quickly made a decision.