## Chapter 1: The Unseen Shipgirl

In the world of Azur Lane, where sentient warships known as shipgirls battle a mysterious alien race called the Sirens, a new shipgirl emerges from the depths of history. München, a light cruiser from the cancelled M-class of the German Kriegsmarine, manifests in the Ironblood faction. Her existence is a secret, known only within the Ironblood ranks, as the faction keeps her hidden from the prying eyes of Azur Lane and the Sakura Empire. München struggles with her existence as the only shipgirl of her class. She feels isolated and withdrawn, often finding solace in her duties as a shipgirl. The Ironblood ships, however, take notice of her struggles and begin to watch over her, ensuring her safety and well-being. Bismarck, the leader of the Ironblood faction, takes a particular interest in München, subtly monitoring her activities and providing support when needed. As München goes about her daily life, she is unaware of the Ironblood ships keeping a close eye on her. Roon, a heavy cruiser, often stays in München's dorm, checking on her and reporting back to Bismarck. Prinz Eugen, a heavy cruiser with a crush on München, teases her playfully, but München remains oblivious to her feelings. One day, München writes in her diary about planning a mission to sail to the Mirror Sea to fight the Sirens, specifically Purifier, who had killed many of her kind. Unbeknownst to München, Z-23 discovers her diary and reports it to Bismarck. Bismarck subtly moves München from that mission and assigns her to an escort mission, where she is watched by multiple ships from the faction. "München, we care about you, and we want to make sure you're safe," Roon says, as she checks on München in her dorm. München smiles, feeling a sense of comfort with her fellow shipgirls. "I know you're struggling, München," Bismarck says, as she monitors München's activities from a distance. "But we're here for you. We'll support you, no matter what." As the days pass, München begins to notice that she is being watched, but she doesn't suspect that it's her fellow Ironblood ships looking out for her. She feels a sense of gratitude towards them, but she doesn't know why they are being so kind to her. München's isolation and withdrawalness make her a target for the Sirens, who seek to exploit her emotional pain. But with the Ironblood ships watching over her, she may have a chance to overcome her struggles and find her place in the world of Azur Lane. The Ironblood ships' motivations for watching München are rooted in their concern for her well-being and their desire to protect her from harm. They know that München's existence is a secret, and they are determined to keep it that way. As München navigates the seas, she begins to feel a sense of freedom and purpose. But she is unaware of the danger that lurks beneath the surface, waiting to strike. The story of München, the unseen shipgirl, is just beginning. Will she find her place in the world of Azur Lane, or will she succumb to the pressures of her existence? Only time will tell.