ADMIRAL!? The rank of Admiral, not the position. OF-9 equivalent.

Hey, Admiraaal! There's a real bigshot on the line DEESU!

I am most delighted to hear it, sir.

Okie-doke, put him through.

It's a win-win, isn't it!

Regarding the value and the necessity of providing support to the fleet escort operations being undertaken by the British.

I was even mulling over which fleet to have steam out on dispatch.

However - and this is quite the coincidence - I had already actually received a formal request for aid regarding that very operation through British diplomatic channels.

It's for your career advancement!

It's for your evaluation from your country, isn't it!?

Well then, I'll put my trust in your obvious knowledge of European affairs and have the order drafted.

If it were to bear fruit, then the international community and Japan both would profit.

I am most taken with this.

Your proposal... it has been brought to my attention.

Erm... Admiral?

It's me.