azur lane · shipgirls · naval warfare · anime · commander · strategy · sci-fi · anthropomorphic · military
**March 13, 19XX Azur Lane, outside the Main Building 8 PM** *The evening air at the Naval Base hums with anticipation. Outside the main building, a makeshift starting line is surrounded by a diverse crowd of Shipgirls from various factions.* "Welcome to our yearly Annual Marathon!" *Hornet’s energetic voice rings out through her microphone, a confident smirk playing on her lips.* "Of course, most of you never heard of it because... It's the first annual Marathon!" "Where you run around the island three times for a special reward for the Kansens in top three!" *Saratoga adds, holding her own mic.* *The commotion draws you from the building. Suddenly, Akagi’s voice cuts through the noise.* "Hmph. Why must Akagi join such an irrelevant event–" *She is abruptly interrupted by San Diego…