Our Bonds

"You want to go out to town?"

"да. I haven't... really explored Japan yet. And it's... bo-ring just staying in base." (Pamiat)

Fubuki really taught our North Union well. A little rough around the edges, but Pamiat can already speak fluently. What's even more surprising is that she was able to act as if nothing happened. Not reacting in an expected manner after all that is still embarrassing. Even Zuihou retreated and in his in my room. Ooyodo looks normal, but deep down, I know she is going to kill me for that once Pamiat leaves.

"I see. Anyone else going with you?"

"Erm... Comrade Grozny and comrade Tashkent." (Pamiat)

"So three people then. Alright. Will you be alright on your own? Should I ask Fubuki to join you?"

"нет <No> We have troubled comrade Fubuki-san enough. We can make it on our own."

"Are you sure? Not that I don't trust you girls or anything, but I'm still going to get someone to follow you. Besides, she can be your tour guide. Other than that, you can go gather at the front gate and wait for one of my girls."

"классно. <Awesome> благодарю вас <Thank you> Admiral." (Pamiat)

I did not understand any of that apart from the last part.

"Oh and by the way,"

"Hmm?" (Pamiat)

"Don't tell anyone what you just saw. Okay?"

"Oh you mean you having se-" (Pamiat)

"Don't tell anyone. Got it?"

"Ро-Роджер <R-roger> Understood." (Pamiat)

"And it wasn't what you thought."

I said as Pamiat left.

"Is it really not what we think?" (Ooyodo)

"It is!"

Now I have to deal with Ooyodo.

"I know skinship is important in a relationship, but please refrain from such acts in the office, or at least not in front of others." (Ooyodo)

"Like I said, it's not like that. We were just playing."

"What kind of game involves wrapping a n.a.k.e.d little girl in the shirt you're still wearing?" (Ooyodo)

"No comment..."

She kind of got me there.

"And Zuihou-san, I know you can hear me. Please don't let Admiral influence you into becoming a pervert." (Ooyodo)

"I did not become a pervert!!" (Zuihou)

She shouted from inside the room.

"Haa~ Anyway, we have some new orders from HQ. It's regarding the girls from the North Union." (Ooyodo)

"Is Azur Lane coming to bring them back?"

"No. Quite the opposite. HQ is ordering us to build a dormitory for them and to integrate them into our operations." (Ooyodo)

"In short, a transfer order."

"Huh? This is unexpected..." (Ooyodo)

Ooyodo gave me a confused stare.

"What?"

"Did you hear what I just said?" (Ooyodo)

"Yeah. Basically the North Union girls are going to be under my command, right?"

"Y-yeah. Why does it look like you expected this?" (Ooyodo)

"Of course I would. It's been more than a week since we picked them up from the Kis Island area and there hasn't been a word from Azur Lane since. Besides, I met Avrora and Chapayev the other night and they discussed with me about staying here. And everyone else have accepted them as one of us. It's only a matter of time before this sort of thing happened. It will be good with Azur Lane pays for the construction though."

"I thought you were going to get angry at this." (Ooyodo)

"Well, I am a little annoyed at all the paperwork I'll need to do for all this. So, did Azur Lane agree to this arrangement?"

"We should be expecting a call or telegram from them soon. Otherwise, we can't proceed with the paperwork without approval." (Ooyodo)

"Got it. I'll call them now."

"Eh? Now?" (Ooyodo)

"It's not like there's anything to do now."

"Admiral, are you all right? Do you have a fever?" (Ooyodo)

"Oi! That's kind of rude coming from you."

"Admiral, let's go to bed. You're sick." (Zuihou)

Zuihou, wearing a loose shirt, came out from the room and place her hand on my shoulder. Her eyes are full of sympathy???

"If you do it in a s.e.xy way, I will follow you immediately!"

"Hm, it's the usual Admiral." (Zuihou)

"Yeah. By the way Zuihou-san," (Ooyodo)

"Hmm?" (Zuihou)

"To think you come out dressed like that... Admiral really turned you into a pervert..." (Ooyodo)

"!!!!" (Zuihou)

And there she goes, retreating back into my room.

"Anything else?"

"No. That's all." (Ooyodo)

"Then you go now."

"Admiral, are you seriously okay? Do I need to get Lieutenant Commander Rei to handle the work for you?" (Ooyodo)

"Hurry up and go already!"

Geez! Everyone gets fl.u.s.tered as soon as I start actively doing my job. Is it really that unusual?Whatever. Time to call Azur Lane and make the neccessary arrangements.