Thorson and Laffey learn more about each other with Thorson discovering that one of Laffey's friend is Z23 much to his distress, knowing the fate that befell to her. Thorson reassures Laffey that they'll find a way to save her. The two returned to sleep but Laffey wakes up, feeling unsure about herself before heading to Thorson's room.
This chapters contains the following tropes:
- Chekhov's Gun: Hawkins orders Thorson to claim his dog tags. These tags contain the map coordinates to Azur Lane base.
- Oh, Crap!: Thorson decides to try to get Laffey's friends but he then discovers that each one of the three is part of one nation; and Z23 of Ironblood is one of those friends.
- What Is This Feeling?: Ever since getting to know her Commander more, she has this "feeling", compelling her to go to him.
