My ship girl setup is off...

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Approving Angel: Pray, is there anything improper?

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I find the chat in the group really interesting, even though I don't know why the conversations always end up involving me.

"Everyone is speaking so actively; I've never seen anything like it before."

Nagato looked at the chat on Seiri's phone, laughing as he spoke, while secretly taking out his own phone, which he hadn't used in ages, only to find it was out of battery and wouldn't turn on.

"Proactive? I see quite a lot of messages in the group. I get a lot of private messages every day to check in, and we chat every few minutes."

Hearing Nagato say this, Masaharu felt that there was something more to Nagato's words.

"That's because you're here that they're so actively discussing things. Back in the Hong Kong area, you could only see their posts occasionally in chats, and group chats were just people within the industry talking amongst themselves."

Nagato explained to Masaharu that the original port area had its own circles, where people basically chatted amongst themselves and only got noticed when they posted updates. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people chatting now, since most people have their own things to do.

"I see. Does that mean I need to chat more to foster camaraderie within the port area?"

Hearing Nagato's words, Masaharu found it a bit funny, but that's how reality is; it seems that his every move affects the entire port area.

"Hehe, that's because you, our leader, are our backbone."

Amagi smiled slightly.

Chapter 140 Three times, oh three times!

"So what could possibly be wrong that requires me to be blindfolded?"

After lying down with Amagi Nagato for a while, it was time to eat. However, this time they didn't say they would eat in the dining hall, but rather that they would have a meal together. They were also blindfolded, as if they were going to give them a little surprise.

"My lord, don't overthink it. We're almost there. Good."

After Amagi led Masahiro to the location, she supported Rei with one hand and invited him in, removing his blindfold. As soon as she did, she saw the ship girls, led by Hosho, dressed in service uniforms, bowing to her.

"Welcome, sir!"

In an instant, gentle voices composed of various tones reached Zheng Ri's ears, and he also saw the sincere white expressions deliberately shown by Feng Xiang, Musashi, and others. Zheng Ri wanted to say "Please get up quickly," but that was inappropriate.

"Uh, um"

Zheng Ri could only nod. He didn't know how to handle the situation, so he could only give a curt reply.

"Oh dear, is Master not responding? At times like this, you should really hug him!"

The woman who had already been standing came to Masahiro's side, took his hand, and led him to the seat that had been specially reserved for him so that he could sit and wait. It was only then that Masahiro realized that this was an izakaya with Sakura Empire characteristics, and that there were quite a few people sitting inside.

"Is that so? I'm starting to feel like I'm some kind of high-ranking official. And Mikasa, are you dressed like this as a maid too?"

Hearing what the sake said, Masaharu felt that this place was a test of his mind. Was that a good thing? No, it wasn't. Moreover, the dazzling array of drinks in front of him was overwhelming. At the same time, he also noticed Mikasa coming over to serve the sake.

"Commander remembers me? Hmm~ Even I need to relax sometimes, so I came to this izakaya to offer some service."

After serving a bottle of sake, Mikasa stared intently at Masahiro with a smile on her face. She was delighted that Masahiro remembered her, and at the same time, she was telling him something about herself.

"So this is what you mean by relaxation? I understand now."

Zheng Ri nodded, realizing that his ship girls weren't like him. Their supposed relaxation wasn't just lying down, sleeping, or playing games; they were doing something else entirely, like workaholics.

"Commander, it's been a long time. I wonder how you've been? By the way, if you're going to order food, would you like to try my recommendations?"

Seeing that Masahiro was alone, Musashi took the opportunity to sit down next to him, trying to get as close as possible, ideally with direct skin-to-skin contact. She also inquired about his well-being, especially since their last meeting...

It's been a long time since I've seen my sisters from the port area, since they all came.

"Yeah, it's been a long time, Musashi. Back when we were training at the branch office, we could see each other 24/7. It's a bit difficult now. Let's eat at your recommended place. After all, I've never been to an authentic izakaya before, so I'll let you decide."

Masahi looked up at Musashi and saw that she was wearing a kimono called Tousei Tsukikage. Looking at her face, he couldn't help but say something.

Once there are many ship girls, it's inevitable that it's impossible to take care of them all, and you can't always have ship girls from one faction by your side, otherwise the others will have complaints.

"Okay, then I'll have some sukiyaki and three-color dumplings, and a drink, come here for a second~"

Hearing Masahi say that, Musashi called Sake over. Masahi also saw the gesture Sake made to him as she came over, and he responded to her. It was clear that Sake was a lively and proactive girl.

After Musashi told her what she needed to know, he sent her away. After all, she was going to make dumplings, and if he didn't prepare them now, there wouldn't be enough for her later.

“Commander, you’re right. We used to be inseparable, but it’s been like this ever since the sisters came. Commander… no, Master, I couldn’t even sleep when we were first separated…”

"It's good enough that you're always in my sight, like this."

Musashi placed one hand on Masahiro's shoulder and the other on his face, his golden eyes fixed on him as he poured out his heart.

I understand what you mean, but there's nothing I can do about it.

Zheng Ri shrugged. This was not something he could control, unless he could elope and skip over their private life, just like he had told Da Feng, but that was obviously unrealistic.

Let's not even talk about giving up an entire forest for one tree or whether the escape will even be successful. Even if the escape is successful, it's impossible to say that nothing bad will happen if your own ship girls search the whole world for them.

"Hmm... having too many companions isn't really a good thing, but aren't you going to compensate me, sir?"

After listening to Masahi's words, Musashi pondered for a moment. Indeed, having too many companions was not a good thing, and it was impossible for any members to be lost. However, this did not mean that nothing had happened.

So Musashi slowly moved his hand from the shoulder of Masahiro down to his neck, and then placed it on his collar, patting it three times, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Musashi's demand for compensation from his master was always three times over.

"Master, have you ordered yet? Musashi, please pour him some wine."

However, before Masahiro could agree, Hosho went to the reception desk and saw that there was no sake cup in front of Masahiro. So, while reminding Musashi, he picked up the sake and poured a small cup for Masahiro.

"Sir, this sake has a very low alcohol content; drinking a small amount will not cause you any discomfort."

"Fengxiang, thank you."

Fengxiang handed a glass of wine to Zhengri, but Zhengri didn't drink it. Instead, he stared at Fengxiang's deliberately exposed maternal tenderness.

Because you can often fool others, but you can't fool your body's reactions.

"Musashi, there are some things we can say after we finish eating."

Sensing Zheng Ri's gaze, Feng Xiang did not restrain himself, but continued to show his magnanimity, while also looking at Musashi, giving her a small reminder.

"Fengxiang, did you hear that?"

Hearing Fengxiang's words, Musashi felt a little embarrassed. Now, let alone three times, he was afraid that even one time wouldn't work.

"Yes, we are all ship girls," Fengxiang said with a smile.

"Hehehe, Commander, the sukiyaki is here!"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Jiu arrived with a small frying pan that she had prepared, and placed it next to Zhengri. At the same time, she took out the main ingredients such as onions, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, beef, and tofu from under her skirt and quickly put them in.

"Hehe, Commander, how about it? The alcohol's pretty good, right!"

After saying that, Jiu still had his eyes closed, hands on his hips, with an expression that said, "Hurry up and praise me!"

Chapter 141 Where does this unfounded competitive mentality come from?

"You did a good job with the wine, but the master isn't eating sushi, he's eating sukiyaki, so the proper seating area should be over there."

Seeing that Jiu looked like she wanted to praise him, Fengxiang reached out and patted her head, stroking her black hair that was tied up with a red bow. He then teased her for a while and pointed to the empty seat that he had specially left on the other side.

"Ah?! I forgot, Commander, wait a moment, I'll go get it now."

Following Fengxiang's pointing finger, Jiu realized something was wrong. He quickly gathered up the plates he had just placed and moved them in the direction Fengxiang had pointed.

"Alright, sir, please drink. Would you like me to feed you? Hehe~"

After the wine was gone, Fengxiang picked up the wine cup and brought it to Zhengri's lips, wanting to watch him take a sip. The thought that he had personally brewed this wine made Fengxiang's face blush.

"Alright, I'll have a drink then."

Fengxiang had already brought the sake to his lips, so he couldn't refuse. Zhengri lowered his head slightly and slowly drank the sake in the cup. Fengxiang even moved the cup up so that Zhengri could finish it.

"Sir, how does it taste?"

After setting down his wine glass, Fengxiang looked at Zhengri expectantly, eager to hear his opinion.

After the New Year's Day celebration was over, he smacked his lips, then looked at Fengxiang and Musashi, organized his thoughts, and began to speak to them.

"Well, it is a bit sweet, but Fengxiang, are you sure this is sake? It tastes kind of thick to me."

After Zheng Ri finished speaking, Feng Xiang's face became even more flushed. After all, this wine was brewed by himself, so it was bound to be thick. Musashi heard what Zheng Ri said and then saw Feng Xiang's appearance. He quickly seemed to make a connection and couldn't help but nod.

learned.

"My lord, please rest assured, this is absolutely sake brewed by me personally. As for why, please allow me to keep that a secret."

"Alright, sir, the seat next to where Ibuki is sitting was specially reserved for you. Please enjoy it. I still need to attend to everyone, so I will have to stay and entertain you for now."

After receiving the evaluation, Fengxiang bowed deeply to Zhengri, showing his utmost sincerity, before straightening up and walking towards the reception area. As he did so, he tidied his kimono, as it was a special perk reserved for his master.

"Commander, you go first."

After watching Fengxiang leave, Musashi understood that this was the opportunity she had given him. So Musashi tiptoed down, packed the wine and sake into a plate, and then let Masahi go first.

"Alright, let me see. Ibuki, what are you doing here?"

When Masahi arrived at the spot the ship girls had specially reserved for him, he found Ibuki sitting next to him, with Sake sitting opposite him, eating dumplings laid out on a plate. It was clear that Sake was slacking off, but did Ibuki want to get closer to him?

"Oh, my lord, may I sit beside you?"

Ibuki, who had been paying close attention to Masahi, became nervous after hearing what he said. If the commander refused, then the rare opportunity to get in touch with the commander would be gone.

"Sure, but Ibuki, haven't you eaten yet? Let's eat together. But what about Yozuki, who's with you?"

Masahi sat down next to Ibuki, and Musashi sat on his other side. Looking at the frying pan that hadn't caught fire yet, Masahi asked Ibuki a question, since he had seen that cute little girl with the big dachi earlier that day.

However, as soon as Zheng Ri said that, all the ship girls watching nearby looked over and took the initiative to come over.

"Commander, may I sit across from you? I'd like to get to know you."

"Of course, please have a seat."

Zheng Ri looked at the JK ship girl wearing headphones who was bending over and asking him questions, and nodded. Anyway, they were all his ship girls, so it was no big deal to have a meal together. However, he forgot what the ship girl in front of him was called.

"Ah, Commander, my name is Ashigara, and I am the third heavy cruiser of the Myo-go class. I came here to visit my younger sister, Haguro, who works at an izakaya. I happened to see you, Commander, so I came to introduce myself."

Seeing the doubt in Masahiro's eyes, Ashigara was not discouraged. Instead, he earnestly introduced himself to the commander, his clear, pomegranate-red eyes scanning him up and down, as if trying to imprint him into his mind.

"I see. It's nice to meet you, Ashigara. But who is your sister? Let me see."

When Ashigara was looking at Masahiro, Masahiro was also looking at her. To be honest, she didn't have any particular impression of her, but staring at the headphones on her head, she suddenly realized that this must be the ship girl who folds origami cranes.

"Yes, Haguro is resting now. I apologize for disturbing your enjoyment. I hope you'll take good care of her in the future, Commander."

After saying that, Ashigara stood up somewhat reluctantly, bowed to Masahiro, and left, not for any other reason than seeing Musashi's warning look.

"Oh, they've already left?"

After watching Ashigara leave, Masahi felt that he needed to get to know each of the ship girls one by one. Had it gotten to the point where he had to come over and make his face?

"Hehe, maybe it's just some kid who wants to come and see you. Alright, sir, didn't you want to eat sukiyaki? Do you want me to help you? Or do you need me to teach you?"

Musashi withdrew his gaze from Ashigara's departure and turned to Masahiro, his tone and eyes softening.

"Commander, I can teach you how to drink too."

The man sitting opposite, eating dumplings, became more proactive and glanced at Musashi, after all, he wanted to prove himself.

"As a waiter, you can't just eat dumplings here, you know."

Seeing the sake like this, Musashi silently reminded her that Ibuki was not one to fight over things, so he let her have her way, but he couldn't let the sake ruin his plans.

"It's alright, Musashi-nee. It's the Commander's first time here too, and it's nothing serious."

Despite Musashi's warning look, Sake pretended not to notice and continued talking with a grin.

"Musashi, why don't you teach me? I've seen how to do it before, but I've forgotten how."

Seeing Musashi and sake suddenly start fighting over something for no apparent reason, Masahi acted as a peacemaker. Sake was good, but Musashi was his marriage ship. There was no other way but to choose one of the two, so he decided to let Musashi have it.

Chapter 142: The Mantis Catches the Cicada, While the Oriole Is Behind

"Yes, sir, I will teach you properly."

Musashi, having won the victory, had her eyebrows raised.

He chuckled, but the person sitting opposite him could only obediently eat dumplings while slacking off and peeking at the commander. However, Ibuki was doing the same, secretly watching Masahiro, then glancing at her phone, and then looking at him again, her face turning red for some reason.

"Musashi, you don't really need to call me 'Master,' just call me 'Commander,' I'm more used to it."

Hearing Musashi's words, Masaharu paused for a moment, then wanted Musashi to change how he addressed him. If it were still the welcoming manner he had when he first entered, it would be fine, but now it was being addressed as "Master" over and over again, which was unbearable.

"I understand, Commander. First, start a fire, then take a piece of butter and swirl it clockwise in the frying pan, letting the aroma of the butter act as a base..."

Musashi taught Masahiro how to make sukiyaki, but instead of giving instructions from the side, he stood close to Masahiro's body, took Masahiro's right hand with his own, and taught him how to make it by holding the chopsticks.