Listen, Akagi...

As the commander of the fleet, I must be strict whenever I meet any of you.

Because of that...

recently, I've been feeling a gap has developed between me and the ships.

Now I don't think that is a bad thing.

I don't intend to change how I do things.

I do feel a little emptiness at times, however.

Amid such a situation, only you...

...will clash honestly with me.

Akagi... I'm a little embarrassed, but allow me to say...