I rushed to Takao's room, barged the door open, and her body was lying on the floor covered in blood. There were letters and writings all over the wall reading You shouldn't have come here. I looked at Takao, and she was still conscious. 

Arthur: Takao! 

Takao: *coughs* Hi... Arthur...

She was covering her bleeding stomach with her hand. She was slowly close to death. 

Arthur: Who did this to you?!

Takao: *coughs* Zuikaku did this to me...

She coughed out blood very hard. It was horrifying to see her like this.

Takao: I called...Jintsuu... to be your secretary.  

Arthur: When did she get you?! 

Takao: After I left your office and in my room... 

I heard giggles from a distance. 

Takao: Go... without me... 

Arthur: What about Atago?!

Takao: She doesn't know about this... Hurry...

I burst into tears. I can't leave without Takao. 

Arthur: I'm not leaving you! 

Takao: Just...go...

Arthur: Please! 

Takao: I'll...miss you... goodbye...

She closed her eyes, no longer breathing. She was dead. I cried for a bit while laughter and giggles were echoing from a distance. And then I saw it, the wound where the katana stabbed into. Her most precious item was her katana, covered in a case. I took it to remember the time I was with Takao. I felt lonesome all the sudden. Not even with the other shipgirls I used realized Takao's death. I took the case and closed the door. 

Arthur: Goodbye... Takao.

A few months later...

Losing Takao left me a huge hole in my heart. Even if Jintsuu was coming, I chose Hiryuu as my temporary secretary for now. I never mention about Takao or her name at all. Hiryuu thinks that I got over Takao, which was true since I gave her no emotion at all. I visited her often and Souryuu is still having dreams about me. 

I miss Takao, and it can never be undone. Zuikaku was insane, sending letters to me that I didn't read, killing Takao, and confessed to me at the dusky shores.  What a shy yet savage girl that would do such cruel things. The Fifth Carrier Divison was worse compared to all of the Carrier Divisions I encountered. 

It was the Crimson Echo Event, and I happen to construct only 5 ships because of the phobia I mentioned. The yandere off the bat girl phobia. And it haunts me every single time I mentioned it. Shoukaku was still giggling, stalking me, and smiling at the same time as usual. I chose to ignore it anyway. Zuikaku was like her sister, except for the smiles and giggles. The letters that were sent to me that I didn't read must be her handwriting. I despise her because of Takao's murder. 

 I waited for a few minutes for the constructions to be finished, but I was aware of what Atago did to me when I received her. I decided to wait for a little bit more to see what was up. I went back to my office, waiting for Hiryuu.  Hiryuu came to my office with a bunch of paperwork and letters from Zuikaku. 

Hiryuu: Here's more paperwork and letter from that girl. 

She saw my blankless face. 

Hiryuu: Are you okay? 

Arthur: I'm fine...

I looked down in depression, my face remained hidden. 

Hiryuu: You don't seem fine...

Arthur: It's Takao... 

Hiryuu: Takao? 

I nodded. I slowly wanted to cry, but not in front of Hiryuu. 

Hiryuu: Pretty gruesome I say. I know you missed Takao, but she dull-

Arthur: She's not dull! Okay?!

I slammed my fist on my desk. I didn't mean to yell at Hiryuu. 

Arthur: I lost her, to Zuikaku. I can never get her back! 

I burst into tears since I can't help it remembering Takao. 

Hiryuu: I'm sorry... for your loss... 

She put her hands on my sobbing face. 

Hiryuu: I'm sorry if I gave the knockout juice or threatened you about Takao, but you need to move on. It's not over, you have us, right? 

Arthur: I don't have anyone to talk to... so no...

She let go of my face. 

Hiryuu: What about Atago? 

Arthur: She's dealing the same thing as me, crying. She refused to talk to anyone. 

Hiryuu: I see, I have to go. See you around. 

Hiryuu left my office, falling into despair. I looked at the case that I took from Takao's room. I missed you Takao...

Night falls...

I couldn't fall asleep after seeing Takao's dead body. I keep remembering Takao for a long time, supporting me. But I still remain as a commander that has mostly yandere shipgirls, wanting me for themselves. I tossed and turned to get that mind out of my head. 

 Takao: You can't get me out of your head? 

Arthur: I can't, after Zuikaku did to you.

Takao: *sigh* She saw me with you, upsetting her. She watches you a lot.

Arthur: She sent me too many letters!

Takao: She's shy, for I can tell... 

Arthur: Why would she kill you?!

Takao: It's uh... I don't know. I'll be on your side, no matter what it is. 

Arthur: *sigh* You always say that, and it's true...

Takao: Yeah... Anyways...

Arthur: Hm? 

Takao: Has Atago noticed me?

I rose out of my bed quickly and saw a figure sitting on my bed. She carried a red umbrella with her all of the time.

Arthur: Takao? Is that you? 

I couldn't see who was the figure. She sat there.

???: Shhh... Get some rest, you seem exhausted. 

Arthur: But, who are you?

Amagi: Battlecruiser Amagi, but for now, we'll meet again. 

Arthur: Meet again? But I...

Amagi knocked me out with something.

Amagi: Ahahaha... sleep well...

I slowly blacked out, and I never saw her again.

The next morning...

I woke up, feeling wasted. I saw Amagi again, sitting next to me again. It scared me seeing her like this

Arthur: Wah, how did you even get here?!

Amagi: I watched you while you sleeping. You sleep and snore like a bear...

Arthur: DEMON SUCCUBUS! 

Amagi: Morning to you, commander. I'm not a demon succubus, by the way. 

She looked at me emotionless. 

Arthur: So... can you please leave my room? 

Amagi: As you wish commander.

She got off her chair and left my room. I got up and start my usual day. 

Morning Starts...

I decided to visit Atago first because she's not the only victim that lost Takao. I knocked on her door. Atago opened the door, drunk again. 

Arthur: Hi Atago...

Atago: Hi... *hic* 

Arthur: Drunk? 

Atago:  I'm not drunk... *hic*

Arthur: You would bearhug me, but I assume it's Takao. 

Atago: I... heard that crane girl... murdered my sister! I want to kill her!

Arthur: Calm down! It's just a misunderstanding, right? 

I felt the despair rushing in. Takao...

???: You alright? 

I turned and it was Hiryuu again. 

Arthur: Just checking up on Atago, what's up? 

Hiryuu: Nothing much, wait. Is Atago drunk again?!

Atago: I'm totally not drunk ehehehe~

She collapsed on the floor, passed out. 

Arthur: Any paperwork? 

Hiryuu: No, but some girls are worried about you. 

Arthur: Mostly things in my mind. Tell them I have a lot of stuff to do...

Hiryuu: Be honest, are you trying to lie to me? 

Arthur: No. I'm not.

Hiryuu: Oh, I see. Anyways, back to my dorm. See you later.

She proceeded to her dorm and I saw Amagi standing there like a creepy girl. 

Arthur: Wah! I didn't see you there! 

Amagi: Care for tea? 

Arthur: No, how long you were there?! 

Amagi: I just got here...

Arthur: I don't want tea right now, but thanks for the offer.

Amagi: Well then, we'll meet again soon. 

Before she walked away from me, she stared at me coldly. 

Amagi: You will be mine...