Watching the majority of this episode, I was surprised to discover that it was in fact, not terrible. They hit on the right points of the aftermath of such an event, Kirito recovering, having a bit of an "I know Kung-fu" moment (which given the circumstance and immersion of the NerveGear, makes sense), but it partially failing thanks to him being used to auto-assist, etc.

And then...

Quote Originally Posted by Ryllharu View Post
The only way they could possibly make it worse is if he stole Asuna, locked her in a castle, and dared Kirito to save her, because only Kirito could possibly have such a perfect wife/girlfriend to the point that everyone else would want her, wishing they could be Kirito.
Son of a bitch!
(and no, I had not read this far.)

Quote Originally Posted by MFauli View Post
Yes, girl, the boy you grew up with for your whole life turns out to be your cousin instead brother. Itīs totally okay to fall in love with him now.... WAIT, WHAT?! (And that reaction is leaving aside the confusion over WHY SAO needed an incest subplot. sigh).
Cuz.

What mediocre-at-best harem series would be complete without an incest option?