When it comes to limited construction, I have to rush about getting the ships I needed. It was the Vistors Dyed in Red Event, and I was looking forward to that event. It was my chance to burn some cubes since I have 300 cubes that I saved overall.

 I only burned 20 of them to build 10 ships. Same with the other shipgirls, who were crazy about me, I felt the worse situation for the new ones.  It's the kind of phobia that meeting someone knew could be crazy later on. 

Overall, Atago was the worse out of all of them. Souryuu was the least worse since she doesn't get close to me, but like Taihou, she stalks me everywhere I go. Hiryuu was sort of scary when encountering her, well after the tranquilizer she stabbed me. She always thinks that I was with Takao when she's not there. 

I woke up and I was in my office. Hiryuu must have carried me there and kissed me on the forehead, disgusting. I get myself organized to wait for some papers to come. Takao came to my office later when Hiryuu wasn't around. 

Arthur: Takao, how have you been?

Takao: Fine. Just finishing work. Anyways, we got two new girls at the port. You can check them out if you like. 

Arthur: Alright I will see them, Takao.

Takao left the office and I decided to head to the docks. 

I try not to get close to them because of what Atago did to me before. But then, Shoukaku turned at looked at me. She smiled joyfully while Zuikaku looked away from me.

Shoukaku: You must be the new commander. *giggles*

Arthur: Yes I am the commander. 

Shoukaku: This is Zuikaku, my sister. 

Zuikaku: Uh.. hi...Commander. 

Zuikaku was similar to Souryuu but unlike her, she doesn't fantasize about me. 

Arthur: Anyways, why don't you treat yourselves like home. I got some work to do. 

Shoukaku: Whatever you say, commander~ *giggles*

Shoukaku's giggles were starting to get creepy when I headed back to my office. I looked back, and there she was, smiling.

What's up with her? Is she attracted to me or something? I had that thought again, the phobia that I mentioned about. I turned my back again, and she was EVEN closer to me, giggling and smiling again. 

Arthur: You... need something? 

Shoukaku: Nope, *giggles* Just finding where you're heading to~  

I can't do this... It's like that one game mechanic that when looking away, something or someone gets close to you unless you look at them. And Shoukaku is like literally doing that. Her giggles and smiles are freaking me out and I never thought that it's happening.  

Arthur: My office. Please don't freak me out, you're scaring me. 

Shokaku: No promises~ Hehehehe~

One week later...

It was almost the end of the event and after a hard sortie with the other shipgirls, I received a Medal of the Sakura Empire for dominating the map, regardless of how many recharges it took. Atago, Kaga, Akagi, Souryuu, and Hiryuu returned to their dorms, tired. I kept an eye on Hiryuu and Atago, making sure they if they're not close to me or see me with Takao. Takao came to my office with a letter later on. I was still doing paperwork at that time, finishing the best I could. 

Takao: I just received this letter, and I don't know who it's from, but it's for you, Arthur. 

Arthur: Thanks Takao. Appreciate the help. 

She handed me the letter and I opened it.  I couldn't read it because it was written in fancy handwriting. I tried my best to read it. The letters read It's nice of knowing you for a week, but I have something to tell you. I want to meet you at the dockyards at dusk. Don't go to Takao's room by the way. -Zuikaku.

Don't go to Takao's room? Why would she say that?  And then, it clicked in my head.

Flashback: Five days earlier...

Takao came to me when I was on break. I looked around to find anyone snooping around in the bushes. 

Takao: Arthur, it's been a while... 

I looked at Takao. She blushed a little bit and shaking at the same time. 

Arthur: You seemed... nervous about something...

Takao: I'm concerned about you. You know, it's been like a week without me. 

Arthur: I know. Hiryuu, your sister, Akagi, and Kaga. I'm doing fine. 

Takao: Do you know that our relationship is going a little bit noticeable? 

I nodded my head slowly. 

Arthur: Yes, it has been noticeable. But I'm worried that you going to get murdered or something. 

Takao: Listen, I know we trusted and supported each other, but our lives are at stake. If the new shipgirls are coming, I'm afraid that it's hard to see each other. Because of our...close friends relationship...

Arthur: I'm aware of it, but you will be in my heart if you're gone. 

Takao: Same for you. I'll contact Jintsuu to be your second secretary if I'm going to be gone. 

Arthur: Jintsuu? 

Takao: I know Jintsuu. She's sort of like me but less serious. She doesn't like to get married either,  but she really doesn't care about showing the ring to her. I'll tell her that you're the commander.  Anyways, I'll see you around. 

She walked to her dorm. I wave goodbye to her, and she waves back.  And then I turned my back, and it was Zuikaku peeking behind a light pole. She heard everything that Takao said. Her eyes fell into despair and insanity.  She saw me, blushed, and hid in plain sight. She was carrying a katana with her, and she knows that I was with Takao. 

Back to the present...

I finished some paperwork and it was currently dusk time. I looked at the letter again. And I sense that it might be a trap. I walked to Atago's room instead to check up on her. Before I knocked on the door, I looked around if Hiryuu was near me. Hiryuu would give the knockout juice if I was with anyone but her and Souryuu. I looked back, checking if Shoukaku is doing the giggles and smiles. She wasn't there to scare me, thankfully. I knocked on Atago's door. The door opened and Atago bearhugged me again, this time it was very tight. 

Atago: You finally came commander!

Arthur: I did, Atago 

She put her hand on the back of my head and buried me in her bosom.

Arthur: You're...killing...me right now.

She let go of me from her warm bosom. 

Arthur: So, what are you up to? 

Atago: Nothing. Sis told me not to drink anymore, but I'm glad you visit me. 

Arthur: Yeah about that I have to go, Zuikaku needs me. 

Atago: Later darling,  I see you next time~

I get concerned about the name "darling." I'm not her husband and don't get me wrong, all of the girls who went insane are doing that. Except for Hiryuu, who was just being serious. I met Zuikaku exactly where she wants me to be. I wonder what's Takao up to? 

Arthur: Hi Zuikaku. 

I tried to be as polite as possible. 

Zuikaku: Uh... hi Commander...

I looked at Zuikaku. 

Zuikaku: You finally came... I was uh... nervous after I sent you that letter. Do you still know me?

Arthur: You're Zuikaku. 

Zuikaku: Oh, I forget sometimes. Heh...

She blushed like a tomato.  

Zuikaku: It's nice knowing you about a week...

Arthur: You're like watching me with Takao and everywhere I go. 

Zuikaku: I didn't mean to! I want... to look at you... until you noticed me...

Arthur: I was busy with work, so yeah...

Zuikaku: Do you why I want you to be here? 

I shook my head in confusion. 

Zuikaku: I uh... want you to be with... me...

Arthur: We've never touched, Zuikaku. 

Zuikaku: Listen, that's not true. The real reason I want you to be here is...

Arthur: What is it?

Zuikaku: That I'm madly in love with you!  

Arthur: I barely met you...for a week. 

Zuikaku: Do you... accept my confession? 

I froze for a little bit. I realized that it was a "yes" or "no" question. I looked at Zuikaku in fear. She started to smile at me. What am I supposed to do in a situation like this?! 

Arthur: Zuikaku, I'm sorry. I say no. 

She started to slowly laugh in insanity.

Zuikaku: Eheheh...ahahaha.....AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Do you want to be with Takao instead of me instead?  Well... she's already dead!

Arthur: Takao?! Dead?!

Zuikaku: Ahahaha~ I killed her, now you'll be mine. 

I pushed her away when she got closer to me. 

Arthur: Get away from me!

I ran quickly from Zuikaku, who was chasing me with a katana. 

Zuikaku: Sis, get him! 

Shoukaku started to play her flute music from a faraway distance. It sounds soothing, but I'm not falling for that. I ran as fast as I can, getting away from the psycho sisters.