.Hack // another birth. Vol. 1, Infection / story by Miyu Kawasaki ; illustrated by CyberConnect2, Ito ; [translation, Duane Johnson ; English adaptation, Stormcrow Hayes].
Akira enters the online fantasy game "The World" as BlackRose in order to save her younger brother, whose consciousness was stolen while playing the game. Once in the game, she runs into the Twin Blade fighter Kite.