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At the end of _Sword Art Online_ (episode 25, ~21:40), Kirito says something
in the presence of Leafa, Yui, and Asuna.

![Kirito and the others](https://i.stack.imgur.com/7GEBvm.jpg) ![Kirito
mouthing something](https://i.stack.imgur.com/W8dNEm.jpg)

Despite being shown his lips moving, there is no sound and so the only hint is
how his lips move. Since my knowledge of Japanese is far from extensive, I
don't have the ability to read what his lips are saying.

What is it that Kirito said to the others in this final episode?


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What does Kirito say at the end of SAO?


From the corresponding scene in the light novel (volume 4, chapter 9; p. 308):

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> キリトは透き【すき】通った視線で一瞬【いっしゅん】アインクラッドを見つめ、しばしうつむいた。その唇【くちびる】が動き、かすかな声で誰かの名前を呼んだようだったが、聞き取れなかった。

Translated,

> With his penetrating gaze, Kirito glanced at Aincrad for a moment, and then
> cast his eyes downward. His lips moved. It seemed as though he had said
> somebody's name in a faint voice - but [Yui] couldn't hear him.

In light of this, it is clear that Kirito said **somebody's name**. It seems,
however, that the author chose to leave the identity of the person ambiguous.

I believe that the standard inference among the SAO fanbase is that Kirito
said either **Sachi** 's name or **Kayaba Akihiko** 's name. This seems like a
reasonable guess to me, though I'm not sure if there's any other evidence
supporting it.


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If I had to guess it would probably be

カヤバ明彦ありがとう

Which translated means "Thank you Kayaba Akihiko" I've played it over and over
again and that's all I can get put of it.


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Three answers that may be what Kirito said in the season finale

  1. Something about Sachi's death and the guild
  2. From the creator of the game Kayaba Akihiko
  3. Said something from his friends


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In addition to the other answers I would add some thoughts specifically on the
anime.

**Foundation**

While I am not sure if it's the case, I would think that the animation was
created in conformity with the authors ideas (i.e. they have decided jointly
on this important scene). This means we can take those reactions as according
to the canon, thus we can conclude more from them in addition to what is known
from the manga.

**Facts**

  * Kiritos eyes are not directed at the girls (they are floating slightly above), his head is tilted even or slightly downwards.
  * The girls are paying attention to him once he speaks up
  * They both had a (positively) surprised look on their face which did not change during the scene.
  * Yui also seemd slightly surprised, but immediately became content and pleased.
  * There was no blushing or other signs.
  * Kirito ended the scene by speaking "Alright, here we go!" and attention was no longer on him (they were flying towards Aincrad)

**Interpretation**

Judging from Yui's behavior earlier, one could guess that he made a positive
remark about (the relationship with) Asuna (pleasing Yui), while at the same
time original enough to surprise both girls.


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