I didn't know Fujino doesn't count the single pictures for the CG count. I never went and actually kept track, but that's nice to know.
Yeah IRL events shouldn't really happen other than phone related ones or plot moving ones really for Asuna. Do you know or remember if Fujino made it sound like that Asuna's business trip was going to take the entire week like Kirito's stay in the hospital? Cause I just played under the assumption she was going to be gone that long, but I guess she could also come back by Friday and have either a short scene with Kirito, or a short scene with Inoda. Cause if she comes back by Friday, that would put her in position to probably see Kirito and Liz kissing, which would probably spiral things further out of control. Personally wouldn't like this idea since I don't think Asuna needs anymore "justification" to do anything, and just needs to fall to the dick at this point.
But yeah, I also went back to check out the progress reports, cause I didn't really pay attention. The 4 CGs are all for one event, so that more than likely has to be another FOG event, since I doubt major IRL progression is going to happen until this in-game week is over. So I guess Asuna gets another banging scene, which is nice I guess.