Elder brother's garrison

“Now that you mention it, the Super Construction Machine really is very important,” Iowa replied with a smile.

"I'm not unlucky, so I don't understand." Wisconsin propped her chin on her hand, but still looked at Xiaobai and said, "But in short, the admiral wants a super construction machine, right? Then let's call on New Jersey."

As it turns out, the ship girls do care about Shiro.

Once Wisconsin understood Xiaobai's thirst for the Super Construction Machine, it immediately wanted to pull New Jersey out of its slumber.

"No, there's no rush." ​​Xiaobai waved his hand with a wry smile. "Let New Jersey sleep first... Anyway, a year has passed, so a few hours or a day or two won't make a difference."

“But Admiral, if you leave New Jersey alone, she can sleep for 20 hours out of 24. Nobody knows when she will wake up next. Maybe it will be tomorrow morning.”

"Alright."

"I didn't expect the admiral to be so particular about rituals."

Wisconsin smiled at Xiaobai.

With things having come to this point, Xiaobai could only smile at Wisconsin.

New Jersey slept soundly between Little White's legs, seemingly unaware that four people in the room were staring intently at her, waiting for her to wake up after a good night's sleep.

I don't know if it's some weird setting that one of the four Kantai Collection sisters has to be a sleepyhead or something, but New Jersey really can sleep a lot.

Xiaobai chatted with the ship girls in her room on the Iowa-class ship, passing the time until night was almost falling, and New Jersey showed no signs of waking up.

Looking at the sparse stars and moon outside the room, Xiaobai could only slowly pull her legs off New Jersey, bid farewell to the Iowa-class ship girls in the room, and prepare to return to her dormitory.

Missouri is the only nominally married ship among the Iowa-class ship girls, so it was only natural for her to send Shiro away from the dormitory.

In the corridor at night, a refreshing breeze blows from one end to the other, carrying the scent of the ocean. Everything is quiet, with only the occasional, faint whisper of the sea in the distance.

"Admiral, we'll come find you after my sister in New Jersey wakes up tomorrow morning."

Missouri smiled and walked Little White to the end of the corridor before speaking to him.

"Um... thank you for your help." Xiaobai thanked Missouri.

“No trouble at all. Since it’s a rare pleasure for the Admiral’s life, then as the Admiral’s ship girl, I should be able to cooperate.” Missouri shook her head, and then she said with a regretful look on her face, “It’s just… a pity that Missouri probably won’t be able to accompany the Admiral back to the dormitory tonight.”

"Ah..." Xiaobai blushed slightly upon hearing this. "Well, that Missouri... speaking of which, actually Iowa, she..."

“Admiral, Missouri knows.” Missouri smiled gently. “Sister Iowa has already told Missouri in her own way.”

Chapter 3658 Wet

"Huh? You knew all along?" Xiaobai exclaimed in surprise.

“After all, we’re sisters. Missouri can easily tell the difference from this little change.” Missouri said, looking down at Xiaobai with a smile, “...Some things can only be clearly felt by those who have personally served as admirals’ married ships. Even if Iowa wanted to hide it, she couldn’t hide it from Missouri, who is an admiral’s married ship, and the other married ship seniors.”

"So... Changchun and Veneto also knew?"

"That's about right," Missouri nodded.

“Uh…” Xiaobai made a series of short sounds.

"The Admiral is really good at understanding things." Missouri covered her mouth lightly and smiled at Xiaobai. "But the Admiral doesn't need to feel embarrassed. It's easy to understand if you think about it for a moment. It must be that Sister Iowa doesn't want to make a fuss. Hmm... Today, because of Sister New Jersey's matter, Missouri can't go back with the Admiral, but maybe next time, Missouri can go to see the Admiral with Sister Iowa."

"...Huh?" Xiaobai looked up, her face suddenly turning red. "Wait, Missouri, what you meant by 'see' is..."

"Shh." Missouri gestured for Xiaobai to be quiet. She smiled and her eyes were gentle like water. "However... Admiral, don't get your hopes up too high. We'll have to wait for Missouri to find an opportunity to break the ice with Sister Iowa."

The night wind is cold.

It blows on a person's head and makes them clear-headed.

But Xiaobai felt her head getting hotter and hotter, and no amount of wind could calm her down.

By the time Xiaobai finally snapped out of her daze, Missouri had already disappeared.

In the deserted corridor, only moonlight spilled onto the floor.

Xiao Bai raised her hand, looking at the milky white moonlight in her palm, feeling that the heat on her face had not yet dissipated.

……

This afternoon, after entrusting Henry to Lexington, Xiaobai temporarily said goodbye to Changchun and Veneto, who had accompanied him all the way, and then took Chao Yamato to meet Shenhai Yamato, where they chatted for a while.

After that, Chao Yamato stayed with the deep-sea Yamato, and the family of sisters lived together in harmony.

Xiao Bai went to the Iowa-class dormitory alone and has been chatting with them ever since.

Return to the dormitory.

As soon as Xiaobai opened the door, she was greeted by the strong fragrance of osmanthus.

When Xiaobai entered the dormitory, he saw Shenhai Chicheng sitting at her desk, propping her chin on her hand, smiling, and staring intently at her.

"Good evening, my lord," Akagi greeted with a smile.

"Huh? Akagi Akagi? Didn't you go to Nanxing's place with her last time?" Xiaobai looked at Akagi Akagi in surprise, somewhat taken aback.

"Alas... Judging from your words, it seems you do not welcome me." Akagi sighed, her beautiful face revealing a vivid lament.

"No, no, no, no, no." Xiaobai waved her hands hurriedly, shaking her head like a rattle drum. "That's not what I meant, that's not what I meant..."

"Actually, I was brought back by Chao Yawa." Fukami Akagi looked at Shiro's actions and covered her mouth to chuckle a few times. "The Admiral hasn't been back for several days. Now that he's finally back, Miss Chao Yawa also suggested that I come and meet the Admiral."

"Ah..." Xiaobai smiled sheepishly at Shenhai Akagi, "...Then, have you been waiting here for too long..."

"It's alright." Akagi smiled.

“…I’m sorry…I thought you weren’t coming back today…I was thinking of seeing you tomorrow afternoon or the day after tomorrow morning.” Xiaobai stepped forward and said softly.

Akagi Shinkai simply smiled, reached out and gently pinched Shiro's palm, spread Shiro's five fingers, pressed her palm against her face, closed her eyes and felt it for a while.

"I had a very comfortable and pleasant time with Miss Nanxing. She is a very easy person to get along with, and I felt that it was my second home." Shenhai Chicheng said softly with her eyes closed. "But in the end, my true home is still with my lord. Now that my lord has returned, as soon as I heard the news, there was no reason not to come and keep him company... After all, I haven't felt my lord's touch for several days, and I am really lonely."

"Deep Sea Akagi..."

“Ah, speaking of this.” Akagi Fukami changed the subject, smiling as she looked up and said, “Miss Nansei originally wanted to come along, but unfortunately her naval base is very busy with official duties these days, and she probably won’t be available for a few more days… What a pity.”

"……"noob.

The sentimental mood that Xiaobai had just been building up was completely deflated by Akagi's words from Deep Sea.

This deep-sea red city... Xiaobai doesn't know if she did it on purpose or unintentionally.

……

Tonight, Xiaobai chatted with Shenhai Chicheng until very late.

As for what happened during Chapter 8, Akagi was completely unaware because she was in Akagi City. So, Shiro spent half the night telling her stories. Indeed, a lot happened during Chapter 8, including the submarine incident in 8-2, the reconstruction of Akagi City, the Akagi Taihou renovation team taking on part-time sea rescue duties, Shiro's complicated relationship with Henry, and finally, riding a Gundam with Montana Pursuer Fubuki, fighting and winning against the tentacle sea monster right under the noses of the admirals in Chapter 8. Shiro also mentioned Henry's one-against-four fight in the training ground and the construction machine in New Jersey...

Xiaobai has noticed that her storytelling ability has been getting better and better lately. She can always tell her stories vividly and vividly. Shenhai Chicheng listens to Xiaobai's stories with great interest, and when she gets excited, she can't help but clap her hands gently.

There's always a break in the middle of a story.

Occasionally, when Xiaobai is telling a story and his lips and teeth get a little dry, Shenhai Chicheng will immediately pour him a glass of water and watch him put the water in his mouth with a smile.

Immediately afterwards, Akagi gently embraced him, holding Xiaobai with her cool and soft body, giving her a sweet kiss, and whispering sweet nothings in Xiaobai's ear.

Several tens of minutes later, Shiro and Akagi's clothes were scattered on the ground.

The two lay on the bed, the sheets gently covering their bodies. Xiaobai nestled in Shenhai Chicheng's arms, continuing to tell stories. The moon hung high in the sky outside the window, and the quiet night was filled only with the fragrant scent of flowers, the tranquil moonlight, and the girl's soft murmurs.

Finally, the night returned to stillness.

After Xiaobai and Shenhai Akagi fell asleep, the air in the slightly messy dormitory seemed to stand still.

On Xiaobai's desk, there was still a half-empty glass of mineral water.

At a certain moment.

The half-full glass of mineral water suddenly shook and tipped over onto the table with a thud.

The water in the cup flowed slowly, dripping from the table and gathering on the floor, forming a small puddle.

The water reflects the moonlight, turning it into a bright mirror.

Ripples appear in the mirror.

Amidst the ripples, a small head peeked out from the waves.

Bathed in moonlight, a pair of purple eyes, both lively and innocent, shone with a peculiar luster in the night.

Wow...

A faint sound of water flowing out.

A petite girl slowly emerged from the pool of water, her purplish-black latex suit clinging to her slender figure, her exposed skin gleaming with a faint white light.

The girl in the latex suit stood still, moved her nose, and sniffed the air around her.

The girl walked through the clothes on the floor to the bedside. She first tilted her head and looked curiously at the white-haired girl and the tall woman embracing each other on the bed. Then she slowly lifted her leg and climbed onto the bed, went to the girl's side, and lay down.

The girl in the latex suit hugged the white-haired girl's waist, pressed her head against the white-haired girl's back, and showed a relieved expression.

The night... remained quiet.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

……

The next morning, Xiaobai felt refreshed and got up very early.

The sun is shining brightly outside the window; it's a beautiful beginning.

As soon as I woke up, the room was filled with the fragrance of flowers.

This is a wonderful experience that only a stay at the Deep Sea Akagi can provide for Xiaobai.

Xiaobai stretched happily after getting up. She took her hand out of Shenhai Chicheng's arms and was about to get up when she suddenly frowned and subconsciously reached behind her.

"……what?"

Xiaobai sat up, pulling the bed sheet over her body with one hand. She reached up and touched her back, then looked down at her withdrawn hand.

My hands... were wet.

Chapter 3659 Preparations Before Construction

"Huh? Why is it wet?"

Xiao Bai looked at the water stains on his hands with a strange expression and muttered to himself.

Xiao Bai removed the blanket from herself, propped herself up on her hands, and glanced sideways at the spot that had been behind her.

There was nothing behind Xiaobai, but if you looked further, you could see a glass of mineral water spilled on the desk not far away, and a small puddle of crystal-clear water on the floor besides some scattered clothes.

Did this water glass... spill yesterday?

Xiaobai scratched her head, looked at the water glass on her desk for a while, and then her gaze unconsciously drifted towards the doors and windows inside the room.

Xiao Bai's dormitory room had its doors and windows tightly closed, and the curtains were drawn so tightly that no one could get in. Apart from sunlight being able to penetrate the room, there seemed to be no trace of anyone else having entered.

Did I and Akagi from Deep Sea make such a big fuss last night?

"...Hmm? My lord..."

Just as Xiaobai was gently pinching the dampness on her hand, her face slightly flushed as she pondered the changes in the room, the lazy and delicate voice of Akagi Fukami came from the other end of the bed.

Xiao Bai lowered her hand and looked at the deep sea, Akagi.

At the other end of the bed, Akagi, who had been sleeping soundly, seemed to be awakened by Shiro's awakening. She stretched lazily with a soft yawn and opened her eyes like a kitten waking up.

Her ruby-red eyes were filled with weariness and lingering affection.

Amidst the creaking of the bed, she rolled over, her fair skin and beautiful figure clinging to the thin blanket, her graceful form fully displayed.

A pair of arms gently climbed onto Xiaobai's arms.

Akagi gazed at Shiro for a while, her eyes filled with sleepiness and alluring charm, yet also with a lingering weariness, before finally smiling at Shiro.

"My lord... so early... why are you just sitting in bed daydreaming?"

Deep Sea Akagi gently stroked Xiaobai's arm, her eyes filled with affection, and said to Xiaobai in a sweet voice.

"...No, it's nothing." Xiaobai immediately shook her head at Shenhai Akagi, smiled apologetically, and then leaned over to pull the blanket up for Shenhai Akagi. "Shenhai Akagi, did I wake you up?"

"No, I woke up naturally. I couldn't find you every morning when I woke up before, so I had to take a look this time..." Akagi said, yawning slightly as she lay on her side on the pillow, looking at Shiro and continuing slowly, "However... I am now just a mortal, and my energy is far less than when I was Dean Akagi. This body can't withstand too much exertion, so I may need to rest for a while."

"Ah, then, then you should rest..." Upon hearing Akagi's words, Xiaobai's face flushed with embarrassment. "Um... how should I put it... anyway... I'm sorry..."

Akagi smiled and slowly closed her eyes.

"Yes, we need to think of a way..."

Akagi murmured to herself, her voice soft and weak, finally turning into a gentle, slow breath.