Alright, let's face it. It's two battleships that want me in different ways. What can go wrong? Well, everything. As Jintsuu and I headed back into the office, I sat down on the chair, took a deep breath, and managed the place. I did three ship constructions since wisdom cubes were such a pain to obtain. One of them lasts for 4 hours and 50 minutes, which was weird. I still feel like Enterprise would be the cherry on the top of this hell journey. But I won't run away, I must endure what cruel nightmares I'm encountering.  

Jintsuu came to my office, later on, to inform about some news.

Jintsuu: HQ is back with some papers for you. 

Arthur: Really? Took so long for them to respond... 

Atago arrived to visit me a few minutes later. 

Jintsuu: I'll be getting the papers. Be right back. 

Jintsuu left the office, Atago looked at my eyes. Both our eyes met in sight. 

Atago: Commander, when I first met you, you look so cute. 

Arthur: You are one thirsty girl... not in a bad way... no offense. 

Atago licked her lips. 

Atago: Ara ara~ Your eyes are so beautiful. It's like an ocean. 

Arthur: Your appearance is... uh... beautiful. 

I couldn't describe it at all, and I tried my best not to upset her anyway. 

Atago: Aww, thanks. 

Jintsuu came back with some papers. It was half the entire stack. 

Jintsuu: I'll do half of these and you do the rest. 

She looked at Atago in disgust. 

Jintsuu: What's with her? 

Arthur: Nothing. She's like that. 

Jintsuu: There are two new ships waiting for you. One came from construction. 

Arthur: Thanks, be there in a few minutes. 

I started to focus on the paperwork while Atago was looking at me. Akagi and Kaga swung by to visit me. 

Akagi: Commander~ Akagi is here for you~ 

Arthur: Busy right now. 

Kaga: You're cute when you work hard, commander. 

Arthur: I know, thanks I guess? 

Akagi: Just visiting you, husbando. Fate put us together, this time it's real.  Akagi loves you~ 

Arthur: I can't love you back, still busy. 

Akagi and Kaga left, heading back to their dorms. 

A few moments later... 

I stood up from my chair and headed to the construction docks. There were two girls, sitting on a bench, waiting for me. I knew it was a trap. Instead of being a sissy, I approached to them, calmly.  I assume their names were Washington and South Dakota. 

Washington: Hello Commander. 

She smiled at me, which was disturbing to me. 

South Dakota: South Dakota, I'm ready to protect and take care of you for now on. 

Arthur: I'm your commander for now on. 

I sense that something was wrong. 

Washington: Commander, why you don't smile? 

Arthur: Not in the mood. 

I don't like the looks of Washington when she's smiling. It kind of reminds me of Shoukaku. 

Arthur: I'll be with my secretary for a while now. 

Washington: Don't leave us, I want to play~ 

Arthur: Play what? 

Washington: Play with me commander~  

Arthur: I think not... 

Washington: Play with me all you want, I'm yours. 

What...the...freak...is...wrong...with...her? This is wrong, completely wrong. 

Arthur: Uh, can we do this later? 

Washington: Don't forget about it my love~ 

South Dakota: I'll be with you at all times. 

Arthur: Alright then. Your coming with me. 

I headed to my office while South Dakota. I heard something from Washington, but I didn't recognize it. 

Washington: Commander doesn't smile at all? Well, I'll force him to smile with me as a happy couple. Hehehehe~ heHEHEHEHEH!

A few minutes later... 

I arrived at my office and Atago was already sleeping like a cat. I should have imagined that she stayed in the office for a while. South Dakota observed my collection, filled with dust and emptiness. 

South Dakota: Commander, are you concerned with Washington? 

Arthur: Washington's acting weird. 

South Dakota: Don't worry about her. I handle her. I'm glad you chose me to protect you. 

Arthur: Jintsuu's busy and Enterprise is acting strange. 

South Dakota: I see, and why you always with Jintsuu? 

Why does it happen all the time?! 

Arthur: Does it really matter at all? 

South Dakota: Just asking. Nothing personal, commander. 

Jinstuu arrived a few minutes later. She looked at me, confused. 

Jintsuu: Uh, what's with the new shipgirl? 

Arthur: Washington? 

Jintsuu: Yeah, her. 

South Dakota: She's happy to see the commander, that's all. 

Jintsuu: She's smiling at me creepily outside. 

Arthur: South Dakota, can you give me a minute? 

South Dakota: Sure thing. 

I put my commander hat on and headed outside my office. 

Washington: Commander~ Is it play time? 

Arthur: No, but I'm concerned about your smile.

Washington: What about it? 

Arthur: Listen, it's creeping my secretary out. 

Washington: I'm happy to see you, that's all. 

Her smile slowly faded. 

Washington: Commander, why aren't you smiling? 

Arthur: I wasn't into it in the first place. 

Washington: Come on, smile with me! 

I looked away from her, nervously.  

Arthur: I can't... 

Washington: *laughs* You're so silly commander, no one wants a sad commander like you. 

I still have the memory of other shipgirls Warspite killed, including Takao. Can't get that in my head. 

Washington: Smile... for me, please? 

South Dakota: Sis, get a hold of yourself! 

South Dakota came to protect me, she wrapped her arm near my chest.

South Dakota: Washington, what's up with you? 

Washington: Commander is not smiling. 

South Dakota: You have to stay away from him, you're scaring him! 

Washington: Smiling is good for you! 

South Dakota: Get away from the commander, he's mine. 

I had second thoughts of choosing South Dakota to protect me. She looked at me with her eyes. 

South Dakota: Eyes on me commander. 

I stared at her eyes in fear. I knew I lost my dignity already. 

South Dakota: Don't worry about Washington, you're mine and I will always take care of you...

She grasped me tightly. 

South Dakota: I won't let anyone bother you anymore. 

I agreed and she let go of me. Washington's smile faded, turning to an evil sinister grin. 

Washington: No, he's mine to keep. I will force him to smile with me. We can be a couple together~ 

I stepped back a little bit. Washington was getting closer to me.

Arthur: Girls, it's getting late. Why not get some rest? 

Washington: Is that your excuse? 

She started to smile again, but it was scary and creepy. 

Arthur: No, I not kidding, you two should get some rest. It's getting dark. 

I tried to make up an excuse to make them get away from me. 

South Dakota: Is it though? 

They know I was lying to them. 

Arthur: Yes, it's usually where the sheep sleeps...

Washington: *blushes* He's playing with us... 

Drats! They won't budge. I saw South Dakota pulled out handcuffs. 

Washington: *laughs* I knew you're teasing me aren't you? 

She stroke her finger on my chest. 

Washington: I still want to play, all night long~ 

South Dakota: I'll use these, so you won't run away~ 

Jintsuu came and stabbed South Dakota and Washington on the neck. They collapsed to the floor, asleep. 

Arthur: Jintsuu, thank goodness you're here! Where did you get those? 

Jintsuu: I "borrowed" these from Hood. 

It was the tranquilizer darts Hood used to sabotage me. 

Jintsuu: No one touches Arthur on my watch! 

Washington was lying on me. I pushed her carefully and placed her near Atago. 

Jintsuu: It's currently dusk, what should we do with South Dakota? 

Arthur: Take her and Washington to their dorms, and we call it a day. 

Jintsuu: Understood, Arthur. 

We carried Washington and South Dakota to their dorms respectably. Well, two down, few more to go.