5809. No, Myoko does not need therapy to deal with her sisters dating. She's come a long way from being way too overprotective. Just, no one mention Haguro's last date until after she's figured out what Haguro meant by "Home run".

"I thought you said you're happy with how Haguro's relationship was going." said Takao.

"I'm happy with the relationship itself, yes. What I'm worried about is the progress of said relationship." Ashigara told her sister-in-law.

"What's the problem?" asked Atago.

"They've been dating for seven months, and they haven't even kissed yet!" said Ashigara.

"So? Me and Myoko went five months before we kissed for the first time. It could just be that the two of them want to take it slow."

"It's not just taking it slow, though," Ashigara said, sipping her tea. "Haguro's never kissed anybody. Every single date fell apart before it came to that, and she's terrified of trying to push it."

"Maybe we should tell Sheppard to make the first move." quipped Atago.

"Tried. According to Commander Douglas, Sheppard's track record is not just as bad as Haguro's, it's worse. He hasn't been on a date since senior prom."

Both Takao's and Atago's eyes widened. "I take back everything I said about pilots getting all the girls." said Atago.

"Okay. So, what's the plan?" asked Takao.

"Well, in two days, Sheppard and Douglas will arrive on leave from Futenma. Now, the plan is, me and Sosuke will take them on a double date to Hosho's. Now, Takao, I want you and Myoko to come too."

"You sure that's a good idea?" asked Atago. "No offense to Myoko, but she didn't exactly take either you or Haguro dating too well."

"I'll make sure she doesn't do anything rash. Continue." said Takao.

"Alright, while the six of us are talking, Atago, since you're good with music, I want you to go to the jukebox and find something for us to dance to. Something slow and romantic. With any luck, they'll kiss and realize they can take it to the next level."

"I'm in!" said Atago.

"Same here." added Takao.

Two nights later.

"Nee-san, are you sure about this dress?" asked Haguro hesitantly.

"Off course I am. Have I ever steered you wrong when it comes to fashion?"

"Well.."

"Don't answer that. Come on, we're late."

Outside

When it came to his girlfriend's plans, Sosuke had to admit, this one was one of the craziest. Which, he mused, meant it probably had a good chance of working. Providing that Sheppard could stop adjusting his bow tie nervously every five seconds. He would have found it funny that a fighter pilot who battled literal demons would be nervous about a date, but then he remembered that Haguro was an actual warship who was just as nervous about dating.

Just then, the door opened, and Sosuke swore everybody's jaws dropped. Ashigara was in her favorite red blouse, looking as gorgeous as ever, but the real shocker was Haguro. Her normal uniform was gone, replaced with a bright violet dress ending at the knees.

"Alright, everyone's here. Let's go!" said Ashigara as she took Sosuke's hand. "How's the plan going?"

"Atago and Theodore got a song ready, and, judging by the looks those two are giving, they're made for each other."

"Let's hope it works."

At Hosho's

The night was going well. Everyone was enjoying themselves, and Myoko had even warmed up to Sheppard a little. Or, she had noticed the small glare Takao had given her. Ashigara caught movement in the corner of her eye. turning, she saw Atago and Theodore by the jukebox, waving.

Now's the time, she thought to herself. "Hey, anyone for dancing?"

Takao nodded. 'Sure, come on Myoko. Let's go."

Haguro and John both looked hesitant. "Do you want to dance?" asked John.

"Oh, um, yes." stuttered Haguro.

With that, she took the Marines' offered hand and joined everyone else on the floor. Atago pressed the button on the jukebox, but instead of a slow melody, sounds of disco piano filled the bar.

"What happened to slow and romantic?" whispered Takao.

"I don't know. Just roll with it." said Ashigara.

At the jukebox

"Oh, What a Night?" questioned Theodore.

"December, 1963, actually." grinned Atago.

As the roomed filled with the voice of Frankie Valli, Haguro and John's eyes stayed locked onto each other. As they danced, something inside both of them clicked.

A bit later, both Sosuke and John went to dispose of their food, leaving the four girls to themselves.

"Ashigara, could I see that for a minute?" asked Haguro, pointing to Ashigara's beer.

Confused, Ashigara passed it to her. "You're gonna spend the night with Sosuke, right?" Haguro continued.

"Yes, why?"

Instead of answering, Haguro watched as her date came back to the table. Before he sat down, she chugged the beer, stood up, and kissed John on the lips. Everyone else at the table sat in stunned silence as she held the kiss for ten seconds, before parting, breathless. "My place. Ten minutes. Be there." With that, she turned and left the bar.

John stood there, staring blankly at her retreating form, when suddenly, Sosuke nudged him. "Don't just stand there! Go get her!" John nodded, and quickly followed his girlfriend out the door.

The first to break the silence at the table was Ashigara, who summed up what everyone was thinking. "What the hell just happened?!"

The next day

Everyone was eating breakfast in the mess the next morning when a very satisfied looking Haguro walked in.

"How did it go, imouto-chan?" asked Ashigara as she sat down at the table.

"Home run." Haguro said dreamily.

As Ashigara hugged her sister with glee, Myoko looked confused until Takao whispered in her ear, after which, she paled as she spoke. "So, you're not a, a,"

"No, though speaking of that, Ashigara?"

"Yes?"

"How do you avoid breaking the hips?"

The words hung in the air for barely a moment before Ashigara blushed and Myoko fainted.