Narrator:It's been an hour now, and Takeo still hasn't been accepted by anyone in the Sakura Empire dorms.

Takeo(mind):Damn it, not a single person would let me in. I've tried the destroyer, cruiser, and battleship floor. Hopefully there's a carrier that would be glad to let me stay for the night.

*Takeo goes up to the carrier floor of the dorms, and he checks some of the labels next to the doors*

Takeo(mind):Alright...Souryuu class, don't know who that is...Taihou class, over my dead body...here it is.

*Takeo knocks on the door, and a familiar girl with brown hair girl with a katana in her hand*

???:"Commander?"

Takeo:"Hey, Zuikaku...long time no see."

Zuikaku:"It has been long, indeed. What brings you here?"

Takeo:"I have a bit of a problem, I need a place to stay."

Zuikaku:"Oh...I'm sorry, commander. Now is not really a good time."

Takeo:"Oh, no worries. I'll just have to find someone else."

Zuikaku:"I wish you the best of luck with that."

Takeo:"Thanks, goodnight."

*Zuikaku closes the door, and Takeo goes on to the next label*

Takeo:*Gasps*

*Takeo sees 'Akagi class' on the label*

Takeo(mind):Wait, this is Akagi's dorm?! Crap, First let me check out the 'Souyuu class' one.

*Takeo goes to the door labeled 'Souryuu class', and he knocks on the door. A girl with long blue hair, and blue eyes, with glasses, answers the door*

???:"Yes? Can I help you?"

Takeo:"Uh...hi, I'm Takeo. I'm the commander of Azur Lane."

???:"Ok, I'm Souryuu. Do you need assistance with something?"

Takeo:"Actually, I need a place to stay, if that's alright with you."

Souryuu:"A commander needing a place to stay?"

Takeo:"It's just for tonight, I promise."

Souryuu:"Hmm...I'm sorry, I just don't trust you yet, commander. Plus, I've got sister who's staying with me in this room too, and she's a handful herself."

Takeo:"Fair enough, half of the other ships have told me that. Well, sorry to disturb you."

*Souryuu closes the door, and Takeo goes to the railing at the top of the staircase*

Takeo(mind):Souryuu, and Zuikaku turned me down, and there's only Taihou and Akagi's dorm up on this level...what do I do?

Takeo:"Ugh...I guess I'll have to make up and try to survive the night with Taihou, as much as I don't want to."

*Takeo goes up to Taihou's door, and knocks on the door, but no one answers*

Takeo(mind):Huh? That's weird, I thought Taihou would open the door before I even knocked...but she's not even opening the door.

Takeo:"Um...Taihou? Are you there?"

Taihou:*Sobs*

Takeo(mind):Is she crying?!

Takeo:"Taihou, are you alright?"

Taihou:"No...I'm not alright..." *Sniff*

Takeo(mind):What is going on with her?

???:"I know, right?"

*A girl with long blonde hair, and green eyes suddenly appears next to Takeo*

Takeo:"Jesus, where the hell did you come from?!"

???:"Hahaha, you're about as good to scare as Taihou, huh? Hi, I'm Albacore."

Takeo:"Um...I'm Takeo, nice to meet you..."

Takeo(mind):She's got to be a submarine, she's riding a little ship like the rest of the submarines.

Albacore:"It sucks, Taihou has been stuck in her room all night. She won't even listen to me, how rude."

Takeo:"All night?"

Albacore:"Yeah, I was gonna surprise her when she came back from the bakery, but she locked herself in her room before I could get ready."

Takeo:"Wait, as soon as she left the bakery?"

Albacore:"Yeah, she was mumbling to herself too, something about 'the commander being her everything, but not anymore.' That's what it sounded like."

Takeo(mind):Wait, she suddenly went into a depression because of me telling her to back off?

Albacore:"Your the commander she always talks about, right? Did something happen?"

Takeo:"Well..."

Takeo(mind):It's kind of random that she just decide to shut herself away from the world simply because of me. Then again, that's what Yanderes do...I think.

Albacore:"Well, you've just gotta apologize then."

Takeo:"How do I apologize to someone like her?"

Albacore:"Just...say what she wants to hear."

Takeo:"Say what she wants to hear..."

Takeo(mind):So that means lying, telling her that I love her, and that I only want to be with her. Well, I did start this mess.

*Takeo knocks on the door again*

Takeo:"Hey, Taihou?"

Taihou:*Sniff* "What do you want, commander?"

Takeo:"I'm...I'm sorry that I said all those mean things to you. I would love to stay the night with you, if you don't mind..."

Takeo(mind):She's really my only option...

Taihou:"You were right though. I am a monster, I don't deserve my commander." *Sniff*

Takeo:"Look...it's fine. We just...started off on the wrong foot. I'm sure you're not crazy, and I'm sure there's a side to you that I'll definitely love, but I need to get to know you better."

Taihou:"My commander really wants to get to know me? Would you really be ok with me? No matter what I do, will you still accept me?"

Takeo(mind):This girl is really pushing it.

Takeo:"Y-"

*Taihou suddenly opens the door, and hugs Takeo*

Taihou:"My commander! I love you so much!"

Takeo(mind):This is almost worse than Atago's hugs.

*Taihou lets go of Takeo*

Taihou:"You said you needed a place to stay, you are always welcome to my dorm."

Takeo:"T-Thanks..."

*Takeo looks around him, only to see nobody there*

Takeo(mind):What the?! Where did that Albacore girl go?

*Takeo goes inside Taihou's room, and she closes the door*

Taihou:"I'm so happy that my commander wants to stay in my room, tonight."

Takeo:"Y-Yeah, I'll sleep on the floor if you want-"

*Taihou jumps onto her bed, and looks back at Takeo*

Taihou:"We get to sleep in the same bed!"

Takeo:"Oh no..."

Takeo(mind):Like hell am I going in bed with her. She may be attractive, but she's still very obsessive.

Takeo:"W-Well, I don't think sleeping in the same bed as a guy is a good idea."

Taihou:"I don't see any problems with that..."

Takeo(mind):Now she's trying to seduce me! She really thinks I'm that easy?!

Takeo:"I think I'll sleep on the floor."

Taihou:"Oh, but my commander. If you don't feel comfortable with us being in the same bed, then you can have it all to yourself."

*Taihou gets off of her bed*

Takeo:"A-Are you sure?"

Taihou:"Oh? Do you want me to join you instead-"

Takeo:"No, it's fine. Thank you for offering, I will gladly accept."

*Takeo jumps onto the bed*

Takeo(mind):Huh, this actually a comfortable bed."

Takeo:"What kind of mattress is this?"

Taihou:"Oh, I picked the very mattress that my commander sleeps on back at his house."

Takeo:"You...know my house that well?"

Taihou:"Of course, I know everything about my commander. I even know what to make you tomorrow morning."

Takeo:"There's no way..."

Taihou:"Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast. Crunchy bacon, and with butter on the toast. You have that same breakfast for that day every week."

Takeo:"My god..."

Takeo(mind):That could be impressive for some people, but the fact that she's not my wife makes it very suspicious.

Taihou:"Now you know what you are going to have in the morning."

Takeo:"T-Thanks..."

Takeo(mind):I have to admit, this is better than almost getting choked with only a towel on."

Taihou:"And of course, I have a shower too. I have the shampoo that you use and everything."

Takeo(mind):Ok, that's creepy.

Takeo:"You really are that much of a stalker."

Taihou:"Is that bad, commander?"

Takeo:"N-Never mind, I'll take my shower...please don't come in while I'm taking it."

Taihou:"Alright..."

Takeo(mind):I don't trust that.

*Takeo goes into the bathroom, and takes a shower*

Takeo:"Alright, done. Now what do I change into?"

*Takeo hears a knocking on the door, and he covers himself*

Takeo:"Y-Yes?"

Taihou:"I have spare clothes for my commander, just in case."

Takeo:"Uh...thanks."

*Taihou opens the door a bit, and drops the clothes inside, then closes the door*

Takeo(mind):Wow...she would actually be a very great wife, if she was only less of a stalker.

*Takeo grabs the clothes and realizes something on them*

Takeo(mind) Wait a minute...didn't I have these clothes? I always wondered why some of my clothes randomly went missing!

Takeo:"Ugh..."

*Takeo changes and he gets out of the shower*

Taihou:"Now, it's time for bed, commander."

Takeo:"Oh, yeah. Alright then."

*Takeo lays down in his bed, and he tries to go to sleep*

Takeo(mind):It's kind of weird, it's like Taihou has trained her entire life for this moment. Did she figured out all this stuff about me because she wanted me to live with her? I'm sorry, Taihou, but wanting to take care of me isn't a good reason for stalking me. I already have Dido to take care of me anyway.

*Takeo turns to his side, and sees Taihou staring at him*

Takeo:"Ah! What the?!"

Taihou:"Did I scare you, commander?"

Takeo(mind):Of course you did!

Takeo:"N-No, it's fine."

Takeo(mind):Please don't kick me out...

*Takeo turns around, and closes his eyes*

Takeo(mind):I just have to hope nothing happens to me in my sleep.

*Takeo falls asleep*

Taihou:"..."

Narrator:What will Takeo see in the morning? Taihou is definitely up to something. Stay tuned for next time to find out.

Hey bros, it's me, the author! I know this is sudden, me posting this episode pretty early, but I've cleared a certain hurdle that took less time than I thought. The hurdle was of course...

Clearing the first dog mine, now I have the 8-4 dog mine, time to try to get Maya. Anyways here's the meme of the chapter:

I feel very insulted by that, but I completely agree with it. Well bros, I'll see you guys next time!