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Sep 8, 2015 11:03 AM
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So I decided I should start reading the light novels in chronological order but the guides I've read don't mention "the day before" AND chapter 16.5.

https://gyazo.com/5d3599457f671726ffbffa98a32bd05f

So my question is: which one should i read first, 16.5 or "the day before"

Any help is appreciated, thanks :3
Sep 8, 2015 11:05 AM
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Sep 8, 2015 11:44 AM
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guywholikesanime said:
Neither

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Sep 10, 2015 1:52 PM
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They arent actually related to the main story of SAO. They are short stories written by others who collaborated with the author.

So you don't miss out by not reading them.
Sep 12, 2015 9:05 PM
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they are just a side story
Sep 14, 2015 7:42 PM
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Just because they aren't relevant to the main plot doesn't mean they should not be read. Here's a list of a suggested reading order: http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1152949#msg30143483

Read the two mentioned after completing volume 1. Chronologically, The Day After takes place after 16.5.
Sep 16, 2015 8:27 AM
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tuyenle360 said:
They arent actually related to the main story of SAO. They are short stories written by others who collaborated with the author.

So you don't miss out by not reading them.


Hmm, i think they are written by Reki himself and aren't some collaboration... well, at least sao wiki says like that

I think you should read The Day Before after 16.5.
Sep 17, 2015 12:11 AM
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I don't even read the SAO novels, but don't read 16.5 unless you're into hentai because Asuna and Kirito do the thing.

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