Narrator:Takeo is in the middle of the photo shoot, let's see what kind of se-I mean amazing outfits will be shown.
*Takeo sits in his spectator's chair, and Aoba calls out the next girl*
Aoba:"Next up, from the Eagle Union, is...San Deigo, with her No.1 June Bride."
Takeo(mind):June bride? But it's July.
*Takeo sees San Diego in a wedding dress, and she looks at the camera*
San Diego:"Yahoo! Hello everyone, am I numba one in your heart? Because you're number one in mine~."
Aoba starts taking pictures*
Takeo(mind):She's speaking towards the camera?!
*San Diego spots Takeo, and her expression changes to disgust as she walks towards me*
San Diego:"Hey commander..."
Takeo:"H-Hey, Sandy...long time no see..."
San Diego:"Erg...you just saw me yesterday! Are you dumber than me?!"
Takeo(mind):Wow, that's saying a lot...
Takeo:"Of course I remember you, your watashi wa numba wan is helping me remember."
Takeo(mind):Also the fact I call you Sandy now.
San Diego:"Really? Yay! Then I'll keep doing it, so that you don't forget who is numba wan!"
Takeo:"Heh, alright."
*San Diego walks away from Takeo*
Aoba:"Next up, from the Eagle Union, is...Cleveland, with her Gentry Knight."
*A girl comes up to Aoba, and whispers something into her ear*
Aoba:"Oh? We've got another ship to go with Cleveland, and it's...Helena, with May I Have This Dance."
Takeo(mind):A double? I wonder how Cleveland is going to look...wait, who's Helena?
*Takeo sees Cleveland wearing a suit and tie, and a girl with long blue hair and purple eyes, in a dress walks with Cleveland*
*Aoba starts taking pictures of them*
Takeo(mind):Those two are kind of matching, I think that's why they both went.
*Cleveland spots Takeo, and she starts blushing as they approach him*
Cleveland:"Y-You actually came?!"
Takeo:"Well, yeah. You're the one who gave me the invitation."
Cleveland:"I-I know, I just didn't expect you to be seated there."
???:"Huh? Are you the commander that Cleveland has been talking about?"
Takeo:"Oh, your name is Helena, right?"
Helena:"Correct, nice to meet you."
Takeo:"Nice to meet you too. Are you friends with Cleveland?"
Cleveland:"Yep, we've know each other since we were little ships."
Takeo:"You mean back when you were as old as Clevelad."
Cleveland:"Y-Yeah."
Helena:"I guess you didn't tell him about the little me either."
Takeo:"Wait, you have a small version of yourself too?"
Helena:"Indeed, little me and Clevelad are best friends."
Takeo:"I get it now."
Cleveland:"W-Well, we are going to be on our way now, commander."
Takeo:"Oh, ok then."
*Cleveland and Helena walk away from Takeo*
Aoba:"Alright, next up for the Eagle Union is...Saratoga with her Hibiscus-Scented Idol!"
Takeo(mind):Saratoga...oh boy, here she comes.
???:"Ooo, it's finally Sara's turn!"
Takeo(mind):I know that voice, it's that Gridley girl."
*Saratoga comes out, and both Aoba and Gridley start taking pictures*
Saratoga:"Hehe, aw shucks. I can't thank you all enough."
*Saratoga blows a kiss out to the camera*
Takeo(mind):Wait, is this being broadcasted or something?!
Gridley:"Yes! I got some great shots!"
Takeo(mind):Good for you, Gridley.
*Saratoga spots Takeo, and she approaches him with a smirk*
Takeo(mind):Uh oh...that's not good.
Saratoga:"Hehehe...so? Did my cuteness make you fall for me, commander?"
Takeo:"Ugh...you were pretty cute."
Saratoga:"Hehe, thank you commander~."
Takeo(mind):She's gonna do something to me, I know it.
Saratoga:"Alright, bye bye."
Takeo:"Huh? Oh, bye."
*Saratoga walks away from Takeo, and he looks around his seat to make sure Saratoga was pulling a prank*
Takeo(mind):Nothing?! Did she actually just want to know what I thought?! What happened to the Saratoga that I know?
Aoba:"Next up, is...Hammann, with her Rebellious Summer."
Takeo(mind):A summer outfit, I'm guessing it's something like a swimsuit outfit then...wait, who did they say was up next?
*Takeo sees Hammann wearing a swimsuit*
Hammann:"Erg...w-why am I the first one to wear such lewd outfit?!"
Takeo(mind):Wait, that's the freaking catgirl that punched me in the face at Eagle Union! Heh, Rebellious Summer...I get it now.
*Aoba starts taking picture, and Hammann turns toward Takeo's direction, and he looks away*
Hammann:"Ah! W-What's that pervert doing here?!"
Takeo:"That's exactly the reaction I was expecting."
*Hammann rushes toward me, but I dodge her fist*
Takeo(mind):And here I thought she looked adorable in her outfit.
Hammann:"Y-You weirdo! P-Pervert! C-Creep!"
Takeo(mind):Basic tsundere insults...
Takeo:"Nice to see you too, Hammann..."
Hammann:"W-What are you even doing here?! I would have never attended if I knew you were going to be here."
Takeo(mind):Wow, you're a pleasure to be around as well...
Takeo:"Are you done?"
Hammann:"Huh? Why you..."
*Hammann tries to punch Takeo again, but he dodges it again*
Hammann:"Damn you!"
Takeo:"Why are you getting so riled up to begin with?!"
Hammann:"I-It's just, I'm..."
*Hammann's face starts blushing*
Hammann:"Hmph, I-I'm done talking now!"
*Hammann makes a pout face, as she walks away from Takeo*
Takeo:"Jeez...I don't know how to deal with tsunderes like her."
Aoba:"Alright, next is...Indianapolis, with At School With My Sister."
Takeo(mind):Indianapolis, I feel like I've seen her before.
*A familiar girl appears behind Takeo*
???:"Indy is next! Are you as excited as I am, commander?"
Takeo:"W-What the?"
Takeo(mind):Indy? Wait, this girl is...
Takeo:"You're Indianapolis's sister, Portland, right?"
Portland:"Wait, did you forget that you met me and Indy?! Indy is unforgettable, how could you forget someone as adorable as her?!"
Takeo:"Yep, it's you two."
Takeo(mind):I've only seen a few sisters like that.
*Takeo sees Indianapolis wearing a school uniform, and holding a familiar looking plushie*
Takeo(mind):Cute...wait, that plushie looks a lot like...
*Takeo looks at Portland, making the same facial expression as the plushie*
Takeo:"Hmm..."
Takeo(mind):I can't put my finger on it...
*Aoba takes a bunch of pictures, and Portland takes a few of her own too*
Portland:"Indy~! You look so cute!"
Indianapolis:"Sister?"
*Indianapolis approaches Takeo and Portland. Portland instantly hugs Indianapolis*
Portland:"You really did bring the plushie I made for you too, Indy!"
Indianapolis:"You told me to hold this plushie while I was in the outfit."
Portland:"You just look so cute with it."
Indianapolis:"I guess, but I think something's up with it."
Takeo:"Probably because it looks like it's about to drool."
Portland:"Commander, what did you think? Wasn't Indy cute?"
Takeo:"Y-Yeah, she was really cute in her outfit."
Indianapolis:"Commander, you are starting to sound like sis now."
Takeo:"I'm just saying you looked adorable, I'm not obsessing over you, like Portland is."
Indianapolis:"Fair enough."
*Indianapolis walks away from Takeo, and Portland follows her*
Takeo:"Jeez, I feel bad for Indy."
Aoba:"Alright, the next one is...St. Louis, with her Spirits in the Snow."
Takeo(mind):I remember St. Louis, I wonder if Honolulu is in this too.
*Takeo sees St. Louis in a Kimono, holding a umbrella*
Takeo:"A kimono?!"
*Aoba takes some pictures*
Takeo(mind):I guess ships from the American Navy would want to wear Japanese outfits too...
*St. Louis spots Takeo, and she winks at him*
St. Louis:"Well, what do you think, commander? Even a lucky girl like me desires compliments."
Takeo:"Y-You look beautiful, St. Louis."
St. Louis:"Hehe, thank you so much, commander."
*St. Louis walks away from Takeo*
Takeo(mind):St. Louis really did look like a true Japanese beauty.
Aoba:"Alright, second to last one for the Eagle Union is...Honolulu, with her Umbrella Girl."
Takeo(mind):So I was right, Honolulu is also in this. She's second to last? Then the last one is probably Laffey.
*Takeo sees Honolulu in a school uniform, holding an umbrella in her hand*
Takeo(mind):Why does she look angry to be here? Is she always angry or something?
*Aoba starts taking pictures*
Takeo(mind):Well, if I complimented St. Louis. I should also compliment Honolulu.
*Honolulu spots Takeo, but she just blushes and looks back at the camera*
Aoba:"Alright, we're all good."
Honolulu:"Hmph."
*She approaches Takeo*
Takeo:"Y-You looked beautiful, Honolulu."
*Honolulu just walks past Takeo*
Takeo:"H-Huh?!"
Takeo(mind):Ow, I see how it is.
Aoba:"Alright, last one for the Eagle Union is...Laffey, with Picnic Adventure."
Takeo:"Knew it."
Takeo(mind):I wonder what Laffey is gonna wear...Picnic Adventure doesn't give me much of an idea.
*Takeo spots Laffey waddling to the center of the camera's view, and she sits down with a bottle of soda in her hand*
Takeo(mind):Aww, I didn't know Laffey could wear casual clothing like that!
*Aoba finishes taking pictures, and Laffey spots Takeo*
Laffey:"Commander..."
*Laffey approaches Takeo, and climbs his back*
Takeo(mind):There she goes again.
Takeo:"You look so adorable, Laffey."
*Takeo headpats Laffey, and she falls asleep*
Laffey:"Zzz..."
Takeo:"Haha, doing the photo must have been really tiring for you."
*Laffey rests her head on my shoulder*
Aoba:"And that's all for the Eagle Union, the next region is the Royal Navy."
Takeo(mind):Alright, I'm expecting that little brat, Warspite, Belfast, and many others!
Takeo:"And of course Javelin."
Aoba:"First up is..."
Narrator:To be continued...I had to do it to ya, I'm sorry. This was already getting too long, so stay tuned for the next part where the Royal Navy gets to show off a bit.
Hey bros, it's me, the author! I had a lot of fun with this one, and I think I'm gonna have more fun with this fanservice photo shoot thing. For Laffey's turn, I was gonna make all the starters do their oath skin, but then I started crying...you guys will know why. Also, about the photo shoot, I'm gonna split the ships by region, and do each region for each episode, so the photo shoot is gonna end in about 5 episodes...so yeah, this is going to be fun. Here's the meme of the chapter:
Rip for Hipper, and I'll see you guys next time!