The White Crane of the Sakura Empire

Chapter two

Instead of using (y/n) and commander interchangeably I'll just be using (y/n) instead, however Shoukaku as well as other characters will still refer to you as commander

(y/n) POV

We were walking towards the cafe that Shoukaku picked to go to. She asked me to help her carry gourds that she filled with sake.

(y/n): Hey Shoukaku, these gourds are kinda small and it doesn't seem like there is a lot in them, are you sure we'll have enough to drink?

Shoukaku: Trust me commander, take one sip and you'll be out cold.

(y/n): it can't be that strong can it?

Shoukaku: you'll see~

We arrived at the cafe, which was not far from my office. She handed me an Ochoko and poured a small amount of sake in it. As soon as I took one sip I realized why she didn't bring much. I almost instantly began feeling dizzy while she just looked at me and giggled.

(y/n): this isn't normal sake is it?

Shoukaku: no, it's a special recipe that Amagi taught me how to make. Sorry if it's a little strong, I've built up my tolerance over the years so I can handle quite a bit of this stuff.

(y/n): I see. And here I thought I could handle alcohol pretty well.

The rest of the night was hazy, after my conversation with Shoukaku I blacked out.

I woke up in my room with a splitting headache, and a towel on my forehead. I made an attempt at getting up only to be pushed down by Shoukaku.

Shoukaku: you shouldn't be getting up right now commander. You didn't look so good last night.

(y/n): Shoukaku? What are you doing here?

Shoukaku: You passed out last night so I brought you here.

(y/n): you've been here this whole time. Did you even sleep at all?

Shoukaku: of course, with you~

My face went red in an instant, but Shoukaku just sat there and laughed.

Shoukaku: don't worry we didn't do anything.

I was relieved, don't get me wrong Shoukaku is a beautiful woman, however if word got out that I was having an affair or if I was in a relationship with someone from my fleet my reputation would be ruined. My time at Azur lane was eventful to say the least, being surrounded by women I mean. I only took the job because I wanted to be a fleet commander, being surrounded by beautiful women is just an added bonus.

All the reason I had to refrain from making moves on any of them. One wrong move and every girl in the fleet would hate me and think I was just some pervert.

(y/n): Hey Shoukaku I think I'm going to step out for a bit to get some fresh air.

Shoukaku: why don't I accompany you, for all we know you could still be experiencing the after effects of that sake.

(y/n): I don't see why not.

With that we made our way to the docks where we could rest and take in the fresh air.

(y/n): Shoukaku.

Shoukaku: Yes commander.

(y/n): Would you mind becoming my secretary, I've been in the market for one but I haven't found anyone in particular. Of course, you don't have to if you don't want to, I mean that's entirely up to-

Shoukaku: I would love to commander.

She was blushing a bit which made me do the same
as we both sat there staring at each other for what seemed like forever before she finally spoke.

Shoukaku: I'd better get back before Zuikaku makes a search party for me, I enjoyed our date (y/n)~

She walked off leaving me dazed and dumbfounded at what she just said. No one in my entire time of being here has said my name before, not that I mind, in fact I think I'd actually prefer to be called by my name.

"What a woman" I thought

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If you read and follow my other story you'll know that the current schedule is to release a chapter for the book every two days while updating the other story on the days I don't update this one. With that being said look forward to the next chapter in two days