Our Bonds

"Admiral? Huh? He is not here." (Agano)

"Hmm... He is not in his room either." (Suzuya)

"Shigure's missing too. She's damaged so I'm a little worried." (Agano)

"Well, Admiral must have been slacking off somewhere. He will appear soon." (Suzuya)

"Shigure must have fallen asleep somewhere." (Yuudachi)

"She is not like you, Yuudachi." (Murasame)

"Come on. Let's go. Maybe they are in the factory." (Agano)

You know, if you girls had tried harder, you could find us under the desk. Not that I want you to find us anyway.

"Zzz~"

In my arms is Shigure, who has, for some reason, fallen asleep. Her clothes are torn and disheveled, having received medium damage from the last sortie. The docks were full so I wanted her to rest in her room till there is vacancy. However she wanted to stay with me for a while, which I allowed, of course.

As to how she is like this, I'm not really sure. Right after she ate some candy which was in a box placed on the table, her face flushed and she just passed out on me. I instinctively hid under the table when I heard the knocking on the door.

I crawled out from under the desk, while clutching Shigure in my arms. The way her face turned red and passing out instantly was almost as if she....was... drunk...

I checked the box which she ate from. On the side of it read 'Flavours include Strawberry, Lemon, Chocolate, Coconut and Rum'

Of course, how cliche. A young girl getting drunk off Rum-flavored candy. Speaking of which, isn't Shigure's alcohol tolerance way too low?! She only ate one before collapsing. That's something which barely happens, even in manga.

For starters, let's just put her on my bed. I still got work to do anyway. Once she wakes, I'll send her to the docks.

Or at least that's the plan. I had another guest. Lying on my bed was Shimakaze, the fastest destroyer in the naval district. She is often proud of her speed and likes to show off. And it's somehow fun when you managed to catch her and pull on her thong.

Oh no, that sounds wrong.

I lay Shigure down and did the only thing logical. With my hand on Shimakaze's black thong, I stretched it to a reasonable length, and let go.

*SMACK*

"OH!? Wha-!? Huh!? Oh, it just you, Admiral." (Shimakaze)

"What are you doing in my bed? And when did you come in? Don't you have practice today?"

"Today we were just doing laps. I already completed mine." (Shimakaze)

Should have expected that.

"When I came here to play, I couldn't find you anywhere. so I just let myself into your bed." (Shimakaze)

"Don't let yourself into someone else's bed!"

"So? What happened to her?" (Shimakaze)

Shimakaze glanced at Shigure, who is still asleep.

"I think she got drunk of rum-flavored candy and just passed out."

"Admiral..." (Shimakaze)

"???"

"You quite the pervert, ain't you?" (Shimakaze)

"Can it! I'll have you know she's like this because of the previous sortie and the docks are full."

"Yes. yes." (Shimakaze)

This girl-!

"Anyhow, since you're here why not you be my secretary for today?"

"Hmm... I don't see why not." (Shimakaze)

Shimakaze got up, put on her shoes and followed me back outside. As usual, I gave her some doc.u.ments to sort out while I look through my emails and reports.

I knew Shimakaze is fast, but even the way she works is fast as well. She was able to sort the doc.u.ments accordingly.

Though, it's all wrong as usual.

"Shimakaze, I believe I told you to look through properly before sorting them out."

"Err~ But that way is slow." (Shimakaze)

"Fast is good, but there is no point if it's all wrong. Like during sorties. Even if you are faster than your enemies, it's useless if don't land hits on them right?"

"I do land hits on them!" (Shimakaze)

"It's just an example. Anyway, start over. Make sure to do them properly."

"Okay~" (Shimakaze)

"That's a good girl."

I stroke my hand against her cheek. Though she seemed a little annoyed, I can tell she is feeling happy.

The door to my quarters swung open. Shigure came out, rubbing her eyes.

"Shigure, you feeling better?"

"A little headache. No, that's not it. How did I end up in your bed?" (Shigure)

"I wonder?"

"???" (Shigure)

Shimakaze stared at me, with a disgusted look on her face. What did you want me to say? That she got drunk off some candy? That will give her more than a simple headache.

"The docks shoukd be vacant by now. Go and take a bath. Will you be fine by yourself?"

"Yes. I shall take my leave now." (Shigure)

Shigure bowed as she left the office. Hopefully she can make it there herself. Though, it seems I need not worry as I heard the familiar voice of a certain 'puppy'.

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Night falls. with the speed Shimakaze worked, I managed to get most of my work done. For her reward, I gave her some allowance to spend, as she requested. A little unusual, since I thought she might ask me to treat her to Mamiya's like most shipgirl's do. Come to think of it, her next off day is two days after. she must be planning to go to town and and shop with Amatsukaze and Yukikaze.

An off day huh? I want one too, but at the way things are going, I probably won't be able to get one anytime soon. Oh well, no use thinking about it now. I should probably go bath and hit the sack.

As I was about to turn off the office lights, a sudden bright flash appeared at the corner of my eye.

"What was the that?"

The light, which shone from the sea, disappeared as sudden as it appeared. I stood at the window for a while, observing whether are there any further developments.

Nothing.

Was that from a star shell? Nope, it can't be. A star shell will stay in the sky for a while. Maybe someone accidentally turned on their searchlight. If so, who does it belong to? A civilian boat? Or a shipgirl? Somehow, I've got a bad feeling of this...