The military parade, especially the first one since the Commander took office.
For the Shipgirls with military settings, it was a very commemorative ceremony.
Similar to the military parades of human nations.
A Shipgirl's parade, to put it bluntly, was also to display the combat performance of their weapons and equipment.
But Shipgirls were different from armies whose main focus was deterrence; they had to fight the Siren with real swords and guns, so the content of the parade would be more hardcore, such as involving exercises and related content.
Because of this, everyone was giving it their all, wanting to show their most perfect side in front of the Commander, and it was common to forget about food and sleep for this.
The aircraft carrier named Kaga, mentioned by Kashino, was a prime example of this.
...
At the door of the Navy Cafeteria kitchen.
Jack pulled Shimakaze and Nowaki together and whispered into their ears.
"Combining work and rest is also important. Don't blame yourselves for skipping training; slacking off is a necessary skill for every adult Shipgirl."
Although the latter half of this sentence sounded a bit strange, it was like a spring breeze brushing against their faces.
It immediately eased the anxiety of the two serious Shipgirls.
The two looked at each other and then at Jack: "Yes! We understand, Commander!" ×2
"Hmm, go help Kashino process the ingredients; I'll come join you in a moment."
After dismissing these two destroyers to Kashino, Jack looked at the rest of the people.
"The kitchen doesn't seem to need too many people. Why don't you all go rest?"
"Okay~~"
Laffey, who was holding Jack, was the first to agree.
"Ayanami, it's all fine... I guess."
Ayanami, the emotionless girl who was content with whatever came her way, also replied to Jack indifferently.
Jack nodded, agreeing to let the two of them slack off.
The training before the parade was mostly for Shipgirls who had fewer combat missions on weekdays, and for those who wanted to perfect their skills.
Ayanami and Laffey were both level 125 max-level Shipgirls, very experienced, and didn't need much training to maintain themselves in good condition.
Subsequently, Jack and Ayanami completed the handover of Laffey.
But Laffey didn't want to leave and simply leaned on Ayanami and fell asleep. Ayanami also couldn't go anywhere, so she just held Laffey and watched everyone busy themselves.
"Eh? This... is this really allowed?"
Wakatsuki looked at the 'Big Three' slacking off in public with surprise, feeling a little envious.
Because in her eyes, only those who were highly favored would dare to be so bold.
"Yuudachi doesn't want to rest! Yuudachi wants to help!!"
Just as Wakatsuki's little head was filled with random thoughts, her lively companion, Yuudachi, raised her paws.
"Okay, how do you plan to help?"
Yuudachi licked her lips and said, "Yuudachi can help taste the dishes!"
"Heh heh, you're dreaming big. Aren't you afraid of stuffing yourself? Kashino isn't making snacks today, but a proper meal."
Originally, Jack wanted Yuudachi to back down due to the difficulty.
However, using the reason of 'too much food' was like throwing meat buns at a dog for Yuudachi; she even wished for more.
"No problem! Yuudachi also wants to contribute her strength to everyone in the port!"
"You little smarty-pants, your brain works pretty fast at times like these."
Jack pinched Yuudachi's cheeks.
Yuudachi immediately showed a silly, innocent smile.
"You can taste, but only one piece at a time."
"Okay!"
Yuudachi gave a wobbly naval salute, then ran to Kashino's side and stood guard like a sentry.
"What about you guys, do you also want to taste?"
"Hmph! I am the noble, lucky, invincible Yukikaze! I would never pursue something for nothing like a glutton!"
"So you mean you want to taste after doing some work, right?"
"Ugh..."
Yukikaze turned her head away haughtily.
That's right! Yukikaze also has backbone!
Although she really wanted to eat, she would never shamelessly freeload like Yuudachi.
"Kashino! Is there anything else to do besides preparing ingredients?"
Jack shouted loudly into the kitchen.
Kashino glanced at everyone and replied, "Then help wash the dishes."
"She said wash the dishes."
Jack waved his hand innocently.
Yukikaze's eyes widened.
You, you, you... how dare you make the noble Yukikaze wash dishes?!
"I... I hmph! I'll wash them, and let the Commander see Yukikaze's mature side while I'm at it!"
After declaring her resolve, Yukikaze stiffly started to walk.
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