I've detected a friendly transport convoy.

Flagship Aoba

Eh!? Would a transport convoy really come here?

Furutaka

Fubuki

Hatsuyuki

Kinugasa

No, those silhouettes in front are enemy ships.

No, (I can't see them well, but probably) they're friendly.

Eh!?

No, I'm pretty sure they're enemies though!?

If you're that suspicious, then we'll just have Fubuki-chan go and take a closer look!!

Now, let's confirm it!

Ehhhhh...

Fubuki-chan!!!!

Counter attack.

They're firing on us!!

I knew they were enemies!!

Please watch this!! THIS IS AOBA! THIS IS AOBA!

*flash*

*flash*

*flash*

Aoba retreating!!

I freaking told you!!

Ah, they're enemies!!

This is friendly fire because we can't see each other in the dark!

What!? She still thinks those are friendly ships!? Rear Admiral Gotou thought the (American fleet) ships they sighted were friendly ships from Rear Admiral Joujima's supply convoy and flashed the Aoba's identification signal. She got bombarded because of it.

I will use my light to distract them!! I am Aoba!

Now escape, quickly!!

Furutaka, what are you talking about!? Those are friendly ships! Look clo-…

That overly friendly enemy ship keeps coming closer…. What are they!? Too scary!! Don't come any closer!

You’ll get fired on if you stand out so much like that!

Sunk (actual history)