Ep 3. Red Nosed Raindeer

Kirito and Klein meet up again in the virtual world of Aincrad and decide to team up for a while. Kirito then tells Klein about a treasure that he knows of, which would greatly benefit them both. Klein eagerly agrees to help, but neither of them know where to even begin to look for it. They eventually stumble upon a small, abandoned village, and Kirito suggests that they search there.

The two soon discover that the village is overrun with monsters, and they quickly become separated during the fight. Kirito is forced to fight alone and eventually comes face to face with a powerful monster with a bright red nose. After defeating it, he finds out that it was guarding a hidden treasure chest.

Meanwhile, Klein finds himself in trouble when he tries to take on more monsters than he can handle. Just as he's about to be defeated, a beautiful female player named Freyja comes to his rescue. Together, they defeat the remaining monsters and Klein becomes graced with her attention.

Kirito rejoins Klein and the two open the treasure chest, revealing several rare items. However, there is one thing there that catches Kirito's attention: a rare item that will allow him to change his avatar's appearance. He decides to give it to Klein as a thank you for his help.

As the two go their separate ways, Kirito reflects on his decision. Despite the treasure being something that he had wanted desperately, he parted with it easily because he realized that he didn't need it as much as his friendship with Klein. He also gets a new appreciation for his fellow players, realizing that some might be willing to fight not just for their own survival, but for the survival of others.

Overall, "Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a notable episode of Sword Art Online as it showcases Kirito's journey to self-discovery and growing camaraderie with his fellow players. The battle scenes and visuals are impressive, immersing viewers in the virtual world of Aincrad. In addition, the episode effectively introduces new characters and plot elements while also further developing the relationship between Kirito and Klein.