Narrator:It's been a week since Takeo became the commander of Azur Lane. He's been doing well with his ships. Hanging out with them, going on rescue missions, etc.

Takeo:*Yawns* "Ugh..."

*Takeo wakes up, and goes straight to his computer*

Takeo:"Ok, what are the relationship reports today?"

*Takeo looks at the reports*

Takeo(mind):Javelin...45%, alright. Laffey...50%, thanks, Laffey. Ayanami...30%, I'm getting there. Z23...65%, wait, what?!?! That's amazingly high already! All I did was go to the library with her. Cleveland...45%, alright then. Montpelier...0%, wow, I feel insulted. Columbia, Denver, and Birmingham have the same...15%, alright.

Takeo:"Wow...so much has past since then..."

*Takeo sends a message to a couple of his ships*

Takeo(mind):I wanna at least start my morning good.

*Three ships enter his office*

Takeo:"Good morning, Laffey, Javelin, and Ayanami."

Laffey:"Morning commander..."

Javelin:"Good morning!"

Ayanami:"Morning."

Takeo:"Wanna go get breakfast?"

Javelin:"Sure."

Laffey:"Yay..."

Ayanami:"...Ok then."

Takeo:"Alright then, let's go!"

*Takeo goes to get breakfast with Javelin, Laffey, and Ayanami*

Takeo:"Thank you for having breakfast with me."

Javelin:"No problem."

Laffey:"Anytime, Takeo..."

Ayanami:"Yeah."

*They walk their separate ways, and Takeo walks around the harbor*

Takeo:"Huh..."

Takeo(mind):It's only been a week, but I already know my way around.

*Takeo looks out to the ocean*

Takeo:"...Huh? What's that?"

*Takeo spots a shipgirl*

Takeo:"Hmm..."

*The shipgirl with short blonde hair and brown eyes runs to the dock, transforms back to normal, and approaches Takeo*

Takeo:"Uh...hello."

???:"Good day, commander. I'm Prince of Wales of the King George V-Class."

Takeo:"Uh...oh, I've read about you in the library, nice to meet you."

Prince of Wales:"W-What did they say in those books?"

Takeo:"Um...that you're a very unlucky ship."

Prince of Wales:"Y-Yeah...my luck has always led to my downfall."

Takeo:"...Sorry about that."

Prince of Wales:"I-It's fine."

Takeo:"So...did you need something, Wales? Do you mind if I call you Wales?"

Prince of Wales:"No, I don't mind, but I have something to ask, commander."

Takeo:"Yes?"

Prince of Wales:"Have you heard of the unnatural phenomenons at sea?"

Takeo:"What kinda of phenomenons?"

Prince of Wales:"Black colored ships with a blinking red light on them, have you run into one, or even heard of them?"

Takeo:"Well...oh, there's was one time, Cleveland told me she got attacked by a black and red ship, but I haven't been able to see one for myself yet."

Prince of Wales:"Hmm...Javelin told me that you were attacked by a ship while you were rescuing them, we're you able to get a visual on them?"

Takeo:"Wait, you know Javelin?!"

Prince of Wales:"Indeed, she's part of the same nation as mine."

Takeo:"Oh..."

Prince of Wales:"Did you get a visual on the ship?"

Takeo:"Oh, no. I just saw it on my radar, and then we got attacked. I never got the chance to get a visual on it."

Prince of Wales:"Hmm...these ships have been causing us trouble for a while."

Takeo:"If you don't mind me offering, I'll like to talk about it at my office."

Prince of Wales:"Alright, I accept your offer."

*Takeo takes Prince of Wales to his office*

Takeo:"Care for some tea, I heard you people of the Royal Navy like tea."

Prince of Wales:"Heh...yes, I would care for some tea, please."

*Takeo makes tea and serves it to Prince of Wales*

Takeo:"So Wales, tell me about these ships."

Prince of Wales:"There have been rumors sent from the Sakura Empire, they have encountered these ships, they've even give them a name."

Takeo:"The Sakura Empire? What are they called?"

Prince of Wales:"They are called Sirens."

Takeo:"Sirens? Why?"

Prince of Wales:"I'm unaware of how they came up with a name like that."

Takeo(mind):It's a random kind of name.

Takeo:"So the Sakura Empire knows about it? If it's not to much trouble, I'd like to get in contact with them."

Prince of Wales:"I heard you have a ship from the Sakura Empire, you should ask her."

Takeo:"Are you talking about Ayanami?"

Prince of Wales:"Correct, she is from the Sakura Empire, so you should be able to get in from her."

Takeo:"Noted."

Prince of Wales:"You should take care of this, you have more power by your side than anyone we've had."

Takeo:"So...you're saying that no one else is available to help?"

Prince of Wales:"We are, but that's all you have."

Takeo:"I think that will be plenty."

Prince of Wales:"Here."

*Prince of Wales gives Takeo a certificate*

Takeo:"Is this?"

Prince of Wales:"I'd like to assist you with this crisis."

Takeo:"Well, I wouldn't call it a crisis just yet. Are you sure?"

Prince of Wales:"Indeed."

Takeo(mind):She's basically giving me her free will just to help me...that sounds so messed up.

Takeo:"...Really?"

Prince of Wales:"Yes, is there a reason why I shouldn't assist you?"

Takeo:"N-No, I guess."

*Takeo grabs a pen, and signs the certificate*

Takeo:"Here you go."

Prince of Wales:"Pleasure to be part of your fleet."

Takeo:"Alright...now if you'll excuse me, I've got to figure out this Siren thing. See ya, Wales."

Prince of Wales:"Of course, good day, commander."

*Prince of Wales leaves Takeo's office*

Takeo:"Now..."

*Takeo sends a message to Ayanami, and she arrives in his office*

Ayanami:"Yes, commander?"

Takeo:"Hey, Ayanami. Um...can you take me to the Sakura Empire?"

Ayanami:"May I ask why?"

Takeo:"I want to ask the high-ups something."

Ayanami:"Ok then. I can send a message to the highest person in command that I know."

Takeo:"Ok, let's be on our way."

Ayanami:"Yes, commander."

*Takeo and Ayanami head out to the harbor*

Takeo:"Alright, let's head out."

*Takeo hears someone shouting towards them*

???:"Commander! Ayanami!"

*Takeo sees Javelin and Laffey running towards them*

Takeo:"Javelin? Laffey?"

Javelin:"Hey, what are you guys doing?"

Laffey:"You guys going on a date?"

*Laffey takes a sip from her bottle*

Takeo:"W-We aren't on a date, she's taking me to Sakura Empire."

Javelin:"Huh?! She's taking you to the Sakura Empire?!"

Laffey:"I wanna go too..."

Takeo:"We aren't gonna be there to hang out, we are going there for work."

Javelin:"Really? Is it important?"

Takeo:"Well, it's important enough to let Wales suggest it."

Javelin:"Wait, Wales?! As in Prince of Wales?!"

Takeo:"No, Whales, like the animal...of course Prince of Wales."

Javelin:"I-If it's not much trouble, can I go too?"

Takeo:"Hmm...sure, I don't see how you can't."

Laffey:"I wanna go too..."

Takeo:"Heh...alright, all four of us shall go then."

Laffey:"Yay..."

Javelin:"Alright, let's get ready."

Ayanami:"You guys don't need to..."

Takeo:"There's not harm in it, right?"

Ayanami:"N-No...it's fine..."

Takeo:"Hmm...wait, I've never been to the Sakura Empire...I wonder what its like."

Ayanami:"Huh? It's nothing too special...it's very generic for a japanese setting."

Takeo:"Huh...I wonder what the people there are like?"

Ayanami:"Huh?! W-Why do you care about think so much?"

Takeo:"I just wanna know what it's like there."

Ayanami:"...The people there are easily to be admired by."

Takeo:"Huh...that's nice."

Ayanami:"..."

Javelin:"Alright, we're all set!"

Laffey:"Let's go..."

Takeo:"Alright, come on."

Ayanami:"Huh? Yes commander."

*Takeo goes into his ship, and they leave the harbor, and arrive at the Sakura Empire*

Takeo:"Wow..."

*As Takeo gets out of his ship, he's taking in the scenery*

Ayanami:"...Commander."

Takeo:"Huh? Oh, right."

*His shipgirls transform back*

Javelin:"Whoa! The Sakura Empire looks amazing every time."

Takeo:"You've been here before?"

Javelin:"Yep, Laffey has seen this place too."

Laffey:"Zzz..."

Takeo:"Is she asleep?!"

Javelin:"Looks like it."

Takeo:"Ugh...ok, where can I find this high person in command that you know, Ayanami?"

Ayanami:"She's on her way, just a little heads up, she can be very tempting."

Takeo:"Huh? What does that mean?"

Ayanami:"...You'll see."

Takeo:"Wait, what?! Should I be scared?"

Javelin:"I don't think I know who she's talking about."

Laffey:"Zzz..."

Takeo:"Someone wanna wake her up?"

Javelin:"Laffey, come on. We're moving."

Laffey:"Huh? Ok..."

*Javelin and Laffey hang out in the shopping district area of the nation. Takeo follows Ayanami, and meet two shipgirls with black hair, and brown eyes. Both also have dog ears, and one of them is carrying a katana*

Takeo(mind):Uh...that's a weapon I see on one of them!

???:"My, so you're the commander of Azur Lane?"

Takeo:"Uh...y-yes, and you are?"

???:"Oh, where are my manners, I'm Atago of the Takao-Class."

Takeo:"Ok, nice to meet you...and who's that?"

???:"Takao, of the the Takao-Class."

Takeo:"Well, I'm commander Takeo Koshiro."

Atago:"Nice to meet you." *Giggles*

Takao:"Thank you for taking care of Ayanami."

Takeo:"N-Not a problem."

Ayanami:"Nice to see you again, Takao, Atago."

Atago:"Oh, come here."

*Atago pulls Ayanami in for a hug*

Ayanami:"Hmm! Mmm!"

Atago:"My, I missed you, Ayanami."

Takeo:"Hehe...I didn't know you were famous, Ayanami."

Ayanami:"Mmm!!! Hmm!"

Takeo:"...Ayanami?"

*Ayanami's head falls back*

Takeo:"Whoa! What the?!"

Takao:"Atago, you made her pass out again."

Takeo:"Wait, again?!?!"

*Takao pulls Ayanami out of Atago's grasp*

Atago:"My, I'm so lonely already...oh, commander, do you mind?"

Takeo:"Uh..."

*Before Takeo could answer, Atago pulls him into a hug*

Takeo:"Hmm! Mmm!"

Takeo(mind):Ah!!! I can't breathe!

Takeo:"Hah...hah..."

Atago:"My, you manage to survive my hugging. You've got skills, commander."

Takeo:"Hah...I don't know if I should be scared or thankful."

Takao:"Atago, let him go."

Atago:"Aw...fine."

*Atago lets go of Takeo*

Takeo:"Hah...hah..."

Takeo(mind):I just survived a near death experience.

Takao:"Ayanami said you were here for something, what is it?"

Takeo:"I'm here to talk about certain ships that have been appearing and attacking us, they go by the name Sirens in your area."

Takao:"Sirens, huh...where have you heard of them from?"

Takeo:"Prince of Wales, from the Royal Navy."

Atago:"You know Wales too? My, you're quite popular."

Takeo:"T-Thank you for the compliment."

Atago:"So she said that these Sirens are attacking you?"

Takeo:"Yep, she's even helping me figure out what it's all about."

Takao:"Hmm...I might have to ask Akagi about it."

Takeo:"Wait, who?"

Atago:"You don't know about Akagi, she's been obsessed with these Siren things."

Takeo:"Obsessed? How obsessed?"

Takao:"Why are you so interested?"

Takeo:"Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you were our allies on this."

Atago:"I would say that she's more obsessed with those Sirens more than anyone in the whole world."

Takeo:"And you aren't suspicious of that?"

Atago:"Because of her position, we don't really have the right to suspect anything."

Takeo:"That would leave you vulnerable to any attack the Sirens do to your nation. What if you're a major target?"

Takao:"Atago, you talk too much."

Atago:"I guess I fell for this boy."

Takeo:"Huh?! Y-You know I'm right here, right?!"

*Takeo blushes*

Atago:"I know." *Giggles*

Takeo(mind):Is she trying to give me a heart attack?!

Takeo:"A-Anyway, is there anyway I can contact this Akagi?"

Takao:"Not that I'm aware of, sorry."

Takeo:"It's fine...I guess that means we're done here."

Atago:"Nice to meet ya, commander~."

Takeo:"See ya."

*Takeo carries Ayanami back to the others*

Takao:"Well, that takes care of him."

Atago:"Hmm..."

*Atago is writing on a piece of paper*

Takao:"Atago, What are you doing?"

Atago:"O-Oh, nothing. Nothing at all, dear sis."

Takao:"What are you writing?"

*Takao looks at what Atago is writing*

Takao:"Is this?"

Atago:*Giggles* "I guess it can't be helped."

Takao:"Ugh...you really want to do this?"

Atago:"Yes."

Takao:"...Ok then."

Narrator:(Hey, narrator, we have to end it here) crap, ok! What were Takao and Atago writing down? Who is Akagi and what's her relationship with the Sirens? And most importantly, is Ayanami gonna make it out of the Sakura Empire alive?! (Is that really the most important question?!) Yes it is! A-Anyway, find out next time! (That narrative could have been better.). Hey! I'm just a narrator, you're the writer. If you aren't satisfied, make a better narrative. (...Good point.)

Hey bros, it's the author! Takeo is gonna have the best time at the Sakura Empire, and I'm not joking, who will he meet? Find out next time, wait, I should've put that in narrative! Anyway, see you guys next time!