The Leisurely Daily Life of Warship Girls

"Alright, come with us, Sister Hood. We can afford to support everyone except Sister Akagi." Akatsuki quickly stepped forward and stopped Hood.

"That's right, it's a good thing Akagi-nee left, otherwise we would all have starved to death."

Electric Sauce also said, feeling frustrated, that she really couldn't imagine how a ship could eat so much.

The two elementary school students were casually saying one sentence at a time, but when the word "leave" reached Hu De's ears, a look of pity appeared in her eyes.

Hood thought that Akagi was like her, abandoned by the admiral because she was useless, which meant that the admiral was indeed that kind of person... - "Sigh, then I'll trouble the admiral to let me have a meal."

Hu De didn't continue to be coy and made up his mind to leave after dinner.

Hu De believed that it was better to leave voluntarily than to wait until he was kicked out someday...

No one can understand the helplessness of ship girls being banished from their beloved land. This feeling is more painful than letting them sink directly... Hood's tone was very respectful to Han Yun. She had already regarded Han Yun as 'Admiral', not just 'Admiral'.

Although they differ by only two characters, their meanings are worlds apart.

Hu De followed silently behind the elementary school students, keeping her head down the whole way and maintaining a small distance from the group, consciously distancing herself from the group.

Han Yun glanced silently behind him. He could tell that Hu De looked like a sad person, and that Hu De had probably been hurt in the past.

Soon, the group arrived at the cafeteria. The elementary school students quickly gathered around the square table, while Hood sat quietly alone in a corner. Since he was leaving soon anyway, there was no need to build a good relationship with the people from the naval base.

When the elementary school students saw this, they all nodded to each other. They could tell that Sister Hu De was troubled, and it seemed that they had to help her out of her predicament.

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Chapter 22 A Frozen Heart

The elementary school students exchanged glances, then moved away from their favorite tables and rushed towards Hood.

Han Yun then brought out the prepared curry rice.

When Hude saw a group of elementary school students approaching, she instinctively felt afraid. She wasn't afraid of the students themselves, but rather of having contact with people.

But this is, after all, someone else's garrison. It's already quite generous of them to let her eat here, so besides sitting here obediently, what right does she have to reject them?

The elementary school students crowded around Hu De, asking questions they were curious about. Han Yun didn't stop them. Although he didn't think the students could win Hu De's favor, they at least wanted to know what had happened to Hu De.

"Hey, Sister Hood, how much did you pay for your glasses?" "Hey, Sister Hood, why aren't your breasts as big as Mrs. Hood's?"

"Yeah, yeah, even Jiajia is that big." However, just when Han Yun thought the elementary school students would be able to find out Hu De's background, Xiao, Lei, and Dianjiang asked about something completely unrelated.

How can you expect to gain someone's favor by asking questions like that?!

Sure enough, Hood was stunned for a moment. These kids were asking for trouble. They didn't have to mock the ship like that.

"Sister Hu De, why were you floating on the sea before?"

Just as Han Yun was about to interrupt their questioning, Bai Xue finally asked the most important question.

When Hood heard the question, she fell silent. She didn't want to have too much contact with the naval base, but after all, they had saved her life, so it wouldn't be right not to answer properly. After hesitating for a moment, Hood gave a perfunctory answer.

"It's nothing, I was just kicked out of the garrison a few times."

Hu De said calmly.

The fact that she could talk about being kicked out of the naval base so calmly, coupled with the fact that she used the word "several times" in her speech, makes it seem like Hood has become numb to the hurt.

In fact, Han Yun did not know that Hu De was not driven out of the same garrison several times, but rather that she stayed in different garrisons for a few days before being driven out each time.

Hu De thought he had found hope time and time again, only to experience despair again and again. Can outsiders understand this kind of pain?

"Sister Hu De was actually kicked out of the garrison? That's outrageous."

Bai Xue's face showed surprise, clearly indicating that she also had no goodwill towards those admirals who drove away the ship girls.

"Because they were useless, it was only natural that they were kicked out."

Hu De gave a wry smile.

Keeping useless ships is just a waste of resources. If it were just a waste of resources, that would be one thing, but Hood has always been a drag on others, to the point that her bad reputation has spread far and wide among the admirals. Now no admiral wants to recruit her.

Hearing this, Fubuki was also shocked. If she was useless, would she be kicked out of the naval base?

In other words, if the admiral thinks she's useless, she'll be fired sooner or later, right?

This thought suddenly made Fubuki tense; it seemed she had to quickly let the admiral know she was useful...

"Shouldn't Sister Hood stay at our naval base? Our admiral certainly won't kick out a ship girl."

Bai Xue continued.

Bai Xue knew that the admiral wanted a large ship, and she wanted to seize the opportunity in front of her.

But Hood shook her head decisively, saying that she would not drive away the ship girls. Didn't you just say that one Akagi left?

Xiao also felt regretful about Hu De's idea of ​​leaving: "Eh? Hu De isn't planning to stay? It's so rare to have something lively to talk about."

During the time that the "Ladies" sisters joined the naval base, the ship girls' dormitory area was very lively, because every night you could hear the sound of Jiajia being beaten by the "Ladies". Now that the "Ladies" sisters have left, the naval base has become quiet again. It's so rare to have another Hood.

"I don't want to join the naval base."

Hood continued to shake his head.

"Why is this happening? Please stay, Sister Hu De."

"Yes, yes, let's stay."

The elementary school students all chimed in, each wanting Hood to stay.

Hood had no choice but to close her eyes helplessly. To the elementary school students' attempts to persuade her to stay, she simply shook her head repeatedly. Compared to the naval base and the allure of friendship, Hood was more afraid of being abandoned.

If you don't possess it, you won't lose it, right...?

"Alright, alright, dinner's ready. Don't talk while you eat."

Han Yun then came over with food, intending to use it to shut the elementary school students up.

"The admiral should also say something, and let Sister Hu De stay."

Admiral Xiaochao cast a pleading look at him.

"Xiao, you can't force these things, you know?" Han Yun immediately scooped up a spoonful of fish head curry and stuffed it directly into Xiao's mouth.

Continuing to let the elementary school students talk will only bother Hood, who has clearly closed himself off and is deaf to the voices around him.

Hood didn't trust them, so no matter how sweet their words were, he would never open up to them.

So Han Yun didn't say much. After the food was distributed, everyone sat around a table and started eating.

Hude has shut herself away into a world of solitude. Wounded and vulnerable, she is not easily swayed by a few words from others. The only way to open her heart is through a gradual process of getting to know each other and cultivating a relationship, or by using something that interests her as a trigger.

The first method is definitely not going to work. Hu De doesn't even want to stay here, so how can they slowly get to know each other and develop feelings? As for an opportunity, such things don't just appear out of thin air.

Hu De quickly finished his food, but he clearly looked like he hadn't eaten enough.

Han Yun knew she was too shy to ask for more food, so he took the plate from her and said with a smile, "I cooked a bit too much today, let's have some more to help us digest."

Han Yun's gentleness made Hu De a little embarrassed, but the emptiness in her stomach made her nod involuntarily. In this way, Hu De, who hadn't eaten her fill in a long time, ate '0.3 normal Akagi units' worth of food under Han Yun's care.

Just as Han Yun was about to serve Hu De a bowl, Hu De suddenly stood up, bowed to Han Yun and thanked him: "Admiral, I've finished eating. Thank you for your hospitality."

Then Hood said apologetically, "Well, thank you so much, I should go now."

Eating and leaving made Hood feel like he was dining and dashing.

"Huh? Leaving now?"

"Sister Hu De, please stay and stay with us for one night."

The elementary school students started making a fuss again.

"Thank you for the invitation, but really, it's not necessary."

Hu De shook his head sadly, bowed to Han Yun one last time, and then walked away without looking back.

The elementary school students were immediately unhappy to see this. They had finally found a family member, and the admiral had just let them go.

Xiao, Lei, and Dianjiang wouldn't give up easily. Since they were bored anyway, they simply chased after Hu De. Han Yun was somewhat helpless when he saw this scene. Forced love is never sweet, and it seems that the elementary school students don't understand this.

Han Yun instructed Bai Xue to collect the bowls, and to prevent Xiao, Lei, and Dianjiang from doing anything excessive, he followed closely behind.

Han Yun's movement speed was naturally far slower than that of the ship girls. When he found Xiao, Lei, and Dian on the main road, he discovered that the three girls were squatting on the ground with Hu De.

Han Yun thought something had happened and quickly went over. She overheard their conversation: "Sister Hu De, look how much they like you. Why don't you stay? We can take care of them together."

Xiao said, fiddling with a small object.

"Yes, yes, I've been looking for them for so long without finding them, but as soon as Sister Hude appeared, they came out on their own."

Lei also enjoyed playing with these little guys.

"I didn't expect that what Lei said was true. There really are wild cats living on the island."

Electric was quite surprised, but also expressed its fondness for these adorable creatures.

Hood stroked the cat's fur as well, not knowing why the two cats had suddenly run up to her and started biting her shoes.

However, she really wants to keep both of these cats...

Cats are not only cute, but unlike humans, they will never betray their owners and will always stay by their side.

Hood also wants companionship and is worried about continuing to interact with humans; a cat would probably be suitable for her...

Unbeknownst to her, a tear welled up in Hood's eye. She really wanted a home, but at the same time, she was afraid of having one.

"Sister Hu De, let's raise them together," Xiao said happily.

Hu De's heart finally stirred...

Hu De shed tears: "Please, don't let me fall in love with this place..."

Because she never wanted to experience again the pain and helplessness of being driven away from her beloved place by the admiral...

Chapter 23 The Distance of Hearts

"You go."

"You go."