I bumped into Inazuma some minutes ago,

and it looks like thanks to increased missions, it's expedition all around.

And Kongou was needlessly fired up over some joint practice with other bases...

Right off the start of the year, we're busy to the point where we need a backup secretary.

You may say that, Suzuya, but I know you're quite busy yourself acting as the flagship in recon.

And I can't thank you more on that, Hibiki~...

I, too, thought that paperwork is just a bother, but I can't say what I'm doing now is any better.

...Speaking of which,

you're running backup secretary job because Inazuma and Kongou asked a favor, right?

That's right.

What else did they request, aside from paperwork?

I'm having a meeting with Kaga-san and Commander after this.