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Originally Posted by Gearhead

Spoiler for Quotes from the Popularity Poll responses:

Q. Did you go with Dual Blades in the tournament match with Absolute Sword?
A. No, I went with one sword, but I probably wouldn't win even with two.

Q. Are you unable to win against Absolute Sword even with Dual Blades?
A. I won't say that I definitely can't win, but well, it's probably impossible…

Q. Do you have confidence in winning when fighting Yuuki with Dual Blades?
A. It’s probably impossible eight times out of ten. There was also a terrifying premonition that I had, that the other side might just pull out dual blades as well if I did so.

yet, he has never before simply backed down before an OP opponent... bottom line, Kirito typically tries his best...

I don't know, it is puzzling

Edit: In addition, Kirito is not slower than Asuna, yet he couldn't even force Yuuki to use her combo (mother's rosario)... how do you call that trying his best?