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Story Adaptation: Great adaptation of the anime (not the LNs) that matches almost. I think it's best read after watching, or reading the original LN arc, bc a few things are condensed, and I'm not sure how well they'll come across for first time readers.
Despite certain frustrating parts of the arc, I really enjoy a lot of the Kirito-Leafa interactions (particularly in the next volume), and it's nice getting the small bits of extra imagery and inner monologue with the characters.
Language: there's almost no furigana, but I found it overall more accessible than some other SAO manga I've tried to read, and certainly easier than other fantasy manga I've tried. That said, I know the story in and out, so I'm not sure how objective my perception is. It's definitely easier than SAO Girls OPs, and probably a bit harder than SAO Kiss and Fly (test density and vocab level, plus lack of furigana)