User blog:Arvin30p/Random Shenanigans 14 - Of rainy days and Mondays

Prologue:
Rain gently falls over the roof of the naval base. And such, it signifies that the rainy season has started. Even so, no one is stopping some girls to go out and play.



But even so, the Admiral can only watch in silence as the girls play in the rain.



Samidare who was seated beside him has been watching the girls play in the rain too.



Samidare: Admiral, are you remembering something?

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<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Rainy day blues - Everyday route
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<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Rainy day blues - Chaos route
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">The fight broke out immediately and the two have simply defeated the group of people which would have been around 40 at that time, the two managed to beat every single one of them before they can start attacking which made the leader question if they are still human or something different.

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<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">June's Bride
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kumano and Suzuya were in the city when they saw a marriage ceremony being held in a nearby church. The two decided to check it out since it was open for everyone and they decided to witness what is happening inside.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Suzuya: Kumano, do you see yourself being married to the Admiral?

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kumano blushed as she hears Suzuya's question.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kumano: Somehow. I still see myself walking down that aisle while the Admiral is waiting for me. It is after all a moment where all girls are excited to experience once in their lifetime.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Suzuya spits the coffee she is drinking to a direction where no one was around. After that Suzuya coughs as she tries to catch her breath after Kumano asked her a bombshell of a question to her.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Suzuya: you are mistaken... It's not like I am thinking about the admiral or being married to him or such...

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kumano: I don't mind it. Asides, I am welcome to let you join the battle. Well, Sazanami-san can be quite a tough opponent to begin with.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Suzuya: Well, she really is a troublesome character.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kumano: Anyways, assume that we will get married in the end to the Admiral, when will that time might be?

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kumano: True. IT might take a long time before he could ask us for that. After all, that's what kind of a man he is. He only sees the ones who are in front of him. And most of the times, neglecting the ones who are standing behind him. But I don't mind. I have no plans of poking him to notice me since I need him to act on his own accord to win my heart which he have won already back then. But, I wonder if I can get myself wear that wedding gown on our wedding day. Oh well, All I can do for now is wait.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Suzuya looks at her cup of coffee and she saw her reflection as she wonders if she can also wear the wedding dress in the near future.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Suzuya: Oh right. We need to visit the clothing store. I heard that they'll be having a sale on those items.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kumano: Oh my. It's time for us to impress him when the summer sun comes.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">The two stood up and Kumano paid for the drinks they have taken and went to the department store to where they started to plot for their next battle.

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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Clouds and a maiden's feeling
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Akigumo never liked the rain, for some reason she feels depressed whenever it rains and since it was a time for rain. Akigumo has no motivation to do anything at all.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kazagumo: And so, it's time for our first Yuugumo-class meeting.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">As what Kazagumo has said, since the Yuugumo class Destroyers were complete for quite a reason, it was inevitable for them to all meet up and get to know one another. Akigumo was their honorary member due to the fact that Akigumo's role blurs the line between the Kagerous and the Yuugumos. Akigumo also serves as a diplomat and a bridge between the two big destroyer classes.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Kazagumo: Kiyoshimo, this is a device that directly links up to the Admiral. It's like a direct line and it's used on other occasions asides from our everyday operations. Anyways, Yuugumo-nee here is still the point of contact and our representative. In the issues regarding to trust, we are all loved and trusted, don’t worry too much about that. However, there are few things that the Admiral can't disclosed to all of us so we need to pass some kind of criteria in order for us to earn that 'greater trust'. But I don't want you to walk that path. It's a dangerous world there. What is my role for being a trustee, I am a de-facto in case something happens. My role is nothing more than a decoration.

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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Mikazuki and Mochizuki
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Mochizuki arrives first at the mess hall and she saw the Admiral currently talking to Yamato who is serving the dessert.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana">Mochizuki scratched her head due to the fact that the two mischievous girls were treating Mikazuki with respect even though she is younger than them.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Mizuho noticed Akitsushima’s chronic sigh as of late. As her friend, she wanted to help her in any way she can.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Mizuho: Is there a matter, Akitsushima-san?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: You see, there are rumors circulating around and the Admiral really likes young girls.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Mizuho: That… I cannot deny. But, you should really know the truth from the Admiral himself.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: But it’s scary there. It’s a place where monsters breed.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Mizuho: (So she does recognize the Admiral as a monster too.) Calm down Akitsushima-san, even if you said that. I think Sazanami-san will let you through without being eaten alive.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: But…

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Mizuho: No more buts! If you want to achieve something in life, you need to work hard for it!

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: Somehow, Mizuho-san is quite assertive today. Did something happened?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Mizuho: I am bothered too by that rumor.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: Alright. Thanks for helping me. I’ll head there right now. Akitsushima, Fight On!

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">And Akitsushima heads off towards the Admiral’s office.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">As she skips towards the Admiral’s office, Akitsushima recalls the times she and the Admiral spend.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: For some reason… I feel like the Admiral really keeps me company whenever I feel down. Also, when he is happy, he never fail to us know good things that are happening right now.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">As she slowly approaches the door, she heard conversation at the other side from the door.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima stopped on her tracks as she hears the words that were leaking out from the door.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: I do like them…

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima bit her lips and decided to run towards outside to where it’s still raining.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: I am such an idiot… He really do like them. Who am I to stand on his way?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">And Akitsushima run aimlessly towards the forest.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima rests her drenched self on a shed which is far from the naval base and she realized how pointless it is for her to run away.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Soon as she started to realize how useless things are, tears fell from her eyes as she remembers the things she and the Admiral shared for quite some time.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: Even though I like him… I can’t even tell him what I feel. And I even eavesdropped on their conversation…

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">But before Akitsushima can finish her sentence, a familiar voice passed on her ears.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: So it was you who eavesdropped a while ago.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: Admiral!?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsuhima saw the Admiral walking towards her.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: You are a mess. Rather, are you forgetful that you forgot to bring an umbrella with you?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima cried as she the Admiral continues to sermon her with words.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Asides, if you have something to ask me, you should really ask me because people tend to misunderstood what I am saying most of the time. And lately, the door is always unlocked for some kind of a reason. So, what do you want to ask me?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima wipes the tears that were formed around her eyes. She took a deep breath and as she wipe her tears away she realized that the Admiral was frantically looking for her based on the bruise the Admiral has in his hands.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: Is it true that you like little girls?

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The Admiral Facepalms as he hears Akitsushima’s question.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Listen, I have heard that for quite some time so I guess I better clear that already. First of all. Rather than little girls. I like you all and I can’t bring myself to hate anyone of you. Of course, you are included in that, even though you are useless most of the time.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: What a mean thing to say… Eh? You also like me?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Duh, All of you…

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: I know. Thanks Admiral.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">A smile was formed on Akitsushima’s face as she hears the words that she wanted to hear.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: So, shall we head back, you’ll get… never mind, you don’t get sick anyways.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima stood up and looks up to the sky and saw a magnificent rainbow in the sky. It is now sunny and the rain has finally subsided.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Listen Akitsushima, while I do see you as someone who is useless in battle. But I am glad that you are, since fighting doesn’t suit you at all. I think these things suit you better… like sunshine and rainbow.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: Admiral… please stop copying someone’s lines. I hate it.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Oh! So you read that too.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Akitsushima: Indeed. Better be prepared… <p class="MsoNormal" style="border-width:initial;border-style:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The two slowly traveled back towards the naval base to where they belong.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Samidare: Admiral, I think summer will soon arrive.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Is that so? Oh well, I will miss the rain.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Samidare: but I will be here for you. I will be your rain during those hot sunny days.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Are you borrowing Ikazuchi’s assertion?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Samidare: I don’t know. But I do want to assert that I will be here for you.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Okay. Anyways, are you ready when that time comes?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Samidare: Yup. Of course we have a back-up plan just in case things didn’t worked out as planned.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Alright. I guess it’s time for me to work hard.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Samidare: You mean rest a lot.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Well, I don’t know… But since work and rest are both important. I guess we can’t really deny that fact. But I do prefer rest.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Samidare: Me too…

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Sazanami: Sadly we have no time to dilly-dallying at all.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Sazanami: Master, Looks like we need to work on our Saratoga’s level and also some of our ships.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Yeah. Anyways Sazanami, when will you change your clothes?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Sazanami: When I feel like it. Anyways, time for work you lazy bones.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hiro: Alright. I can’t say no to this girl after all. Samidare, time to get back to work.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Samidare: Yup~♪.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; line-height:107%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">And everything return back to normal… At least.

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