Today is a such a cool and breezy day.

It's autumn already, so I was expecting the weather to be much colder. Today's weather is perfect for a nap.

And that's why these two destroyers are here...

Sitting cross-legged on the floor, Shigure and Yuudachi took each of my legs as their pillow. I was playing with Yuudachi a while ago and now she got tired. She is back to her usual self now.

After that scare by that Portland girl, Yuudachi was in a traumatised state. She would cry at the drop of a hat, have nightmares that would keep her up, no motivation to do anything, et cetera. In short, she was the same as Shigure and Zuihou for a while. It's great that it didn't last long though. After caring for her for a week, she was back to the playful and hyperactive Yuudachi we all know and love. I'm still monitoring her, just in case she relapses back.

"Admiral, it's lunchtime already. Let's eat together!"

This girl also returned to normal.

Ever since Zuihou and I shared our first kiss together, she has been keeping her distance from me. Literally. She would always stare at me from afar and when I tried to approach her, she would turn tail and run. I chased after her on a few occasions but would always get the slip.

Now it seems like she got herself sorted out, I think.

"Alright. Let me just wake these 2 up. Shigure. Yuudachi. It's lunchtime already. Aren't you two meeting Murasame and Shiratsuyu?"

"Fuah~ It's noon already?" (Shigure)

"Nm... I'm hungry poi." (Yuudachi)

"Go on. I heard that they are serving Nikujaga today."

"Yay! Let's go, Shigure!" (Yuudachi)

I watched as Yuudachi dragged Shigure away. Now then, time for me to ear as well.

As soon as I stood up, I felt someone hugging me from behind.

"Hoh. That's rare."

"It's because I haven't touched Admiral for quite some time." (Zuihou)

"And whose fault was it?"

"I couldn't help it! I was confused. I don't know what to do! (Zuihou)

I grabbed Zuihou's hand and brought her in front of me. She averted her eyes.

"Come on. Look at me. We are lovers. It's okay to be embarrassed. But please don't run away from me. I'll get sad if you do that, okay?"

"Sorry..." (Zuihou)

"That's my girl."

I pet her head.

"Now, let's eat. We have quite a bit to do today. After that, I'm going to make sure you won't run away from me again."

"P-please have mercy..." (Zuihou)

For the whole afternoon, I did my work and had my fill of reactions from Zuihou. To ensure that she doesn't run away this time, I had her sit on my lap while my arms trap her within. Occasionally I would stroke against her thighs, blow at her ear or just hug her all of a sudden. Even through I often do these things to her, she still gets surprised and fl.u.s.tered. It's so cute.

"I'm finally done!"

"Good work, Admiral. Now, please let me go." (Zuihou)

"Don't wanna. You are so warm~"

I leaned forward, putting a little of my body weight on Zuihou.

"Ugh! You are teasing me again. And you're heavy!" (Zuihou)