... so where are Yamakaze and Matsuwa?

Went to bed a while ago.

They want to time their waking up with the new year.

I see.

... penny for your thoughts?

You've an awfully pensive expression right now.

Hm?

Oh, no, it's nothing like that.

It's just us, now that those two have...

I was thinking that it's been a while.

That's true.

... Seriously.

Whether it's the Coastal shipgirls or some foreign lady... you've always had someone clinging to you.

We certainly do seem to have a large family here...

You shouldn't burden yourself with those clingfilm girls bodyguards.

I'm relieved, at least, that you've managed to grow into a senior officer's role.

That isn't the face of someone who's relieved.