"Battleship Yamashiro "
Ouch...
Hmm... This is a mystery.
Are you sure you have no idea?
This is Sakura Empire's secret weapon, right?
I'm just a repair ship. I don't know any details about this...
Who would've thought they got it secretly from the Sirens...
This must be some seriously bad stuff. I'm scared...
I have returned.
Welcome back. How was it?
Scout planes are patrolling.
They have clearly figured out that we are hiding on this island.
What should we do?
The base knows our situation.
We should wait for a rescue.
That said, I doubt that the Sakura Empire would sit idly by.
Hot! Too hot!
Do you think they might let us go if we gave this back to them?
Of course not.
If they catch me, they'll use me to make a shamisen!
Are these ships safe? Won't the enemy take control or something?
The Orochi is the host, so we can't lose control, according to Akagi.
Akagi... What exactly is this scheme she's plotting?
Shoukaku?
I'm super uncomfortable around those sinister types.
I have failed and let the enemy escape.
I must clear my name of this...
Oh, Takao, you've got that frown again.
"Heavy Cruiser Atago " Atago?!
"Heavy Cruiser Atago " See how tense your muscles are around here?
Hey, wait...
S-Stop...
Hmm?
Would you like some, too, Ayanami?
No, I respectfully decline.
What are you doing?!
We're on mission. Take this seriously.
Yes, ma'am...
How is the island looking?
It's a ruin that's practically built for hiding in.
Finding them won't be easy.
We can't get impatient. Let's wait for the scout planes to find them.
"Battleship Fusou " But Fusou, I'm worried about Akashi, who got kidnapped.
We can't just wait around.
Fusou, we got a report from the Iron Blood fleet.
Azur Lane!
"Destroyer Z1 " "Light Cruiser Köln " Yes, I'm certain.
"Destroyer Z1 " "Light Cruiser Köln " What do we do? Do we take them out first?
Our job is to watch the island.
Let's let the Sakura Empire deal with them.
There's a whole lot of buildings on such a small island.
"Battleship Oklahoma "
I think it used to house a large number of residents.
It's totally ruined...
The island was abandoned after the Sirens attacked.
A-Ah...
"Heavy Cruiser Suffolk "
Pretty seagulls.
"Battlecruiser Repulse "
As if we don't have enough enemies already...
"Heavy Cruiser Norfolk " Huh? I-Is something wrong?
What are we doing, really? Humans against humans?
They took the upper hand.
But now there is no doubt that they are hiding on that island.
What's your plan for rescue? It wouldn't be easy to break through that blockade.
Our priority is rescue. I don't want to take unnecessary risks to endanger them.
I wonder what Belfast thinks.
You're calm.
Excuse me?
Aren't you worried? I thought the ones on the island are your close companions.
Yes, they are maids as well, serving under the Queen.
It's quite strange. We're ships, but all this talk about maids and queens...
As if we're imitating...
As if we're imitating humans.
Is that what you want to say?
It makes no difference.
People, ships--there is no difference.
We are all alive. We all have hearts.
No, we were born to fight. We're not like humans.
Yes...
We possess immense strength, which comes with great responsibilities.
Yes. To defeat our enemies.
That won't be enough.
We must continue to provide proof.
Proof?
No matter how difficult life becomes on this world,
we can live a proud, noble life.
We must serve as an example for people who have lost their way.
For that, we must always be elegant.
And the job of a maid is to assist in achieving elegance in all aspects of life.
That's not how we think in the Eagle Union.
Of course. That is why we Azur Lane must assist each other.
Royal Navy, Eagle Union, Dragon Empery, Iris the Liberty, Northern Parliament.
As well as Iron Blood and Sakura Empire.
In the past.
I wonder if Ayanami is here.
Maybe.
If I see her again, I...
Concerns?
If you want to talk about something, I can listen.
Atago?!
I am... fine.
You don't have to be so cautious...
Do you have hesitations towards fighting?
I don't dislike fighting.
But you don't like it either?
I love everyone in the Sakura Empire.
They are my precious friends.
But...
It is the same on the other side.
They have friends, like I do.
They laugh with each other...
It feels weird.
It seems like we've been found.
Wh-What should we do?! W-We have to get out of here!
But the island is surrounded!
No, now is the best time to escape.
The Sakura Empire scout plane has found the target.
Well, I guess it's time to put in some serious effort.
It's a piece of cake, now that I'm here!
It may not be quite so easy.
All right, I've got to be sharp!
Aim...
Pow!
All guns, fire a volley!
Fire!
The Azur Lane are making their move.
This is a diversion.
They must be trying to use the fog and chaos to rescue their friends.
We cannot just rely solely on the Iron Blood...
Ayanami!
We are moving out!
Even though it might be a diversion, we can't ignore the enemy fleet completely.
We'll take care of that.
If the Grey Ghost is there...
This time, I'll win!
It has begun.
We should hurry, too!
Not good...
What?!
Takao!
Worst timing possible...
Laffey! Javelin! Watch out!
Ayanami...
Enemy planes, incoming!
Where are you, Grey Ghost?!
The enemy seems strong!
I-I'll do my best...
Sorry! We don't have time for you!
Interceptors! Are you here, Grey Ghost?!
Zuikaku! You can't rush in like that!
Feuer!
There!
Sheffy!
How's that?!
Our combination tactics are invincible!
This is bad... I wonder if I can sneak away...?
Go ahead.
But...
It's okay, I'm pretty strong. Besides...
You're worried, aren't you?
Okay, let's do this!
Wait!
I'll take you both on at once!
Again? Enough of this!
Why won't you fight?!
Laffey?
Laffey!
Bel...!
Oh, so you decided to show up, Belfast.
But I'm sorry to say, you're one move too late. It seems like we win this time.
Right, go!
No, the victory is ours. It is you who are one move too late.
What...?
Sorry, I think you're going after the wrong sister.
It can't be!
After all that you've said...
You're really soft-hearted, too, Belfast!
Enterprise...
Retreat...
Here we go...
Why...?
Why won't you fight?!
I don't want to fight you.
But we're enemies...!
It doesn't matter. I want to be friends with you.
Oh... I see.
Now I understand.
I wanted to be friends with her, too.
The ripples seeing each other
Are messages exchanged with you
Connecting us across this blue ocean
Guideposts of light
Have you met someone nice?
Are your days filled with smiles?
Filling your melancholy eyes with light
When the starshine wanes in them
I'm close to you
Always by your side
you can't see the next day
I am calling out to your heart
Please stay with me
Please don't give up
Until the morning comes when we can hold hands