That was not expected topic. For a second Tetsuo confused and did not knew what to answer. He lowered his look and started to look into one spot on the table. The thoughts brought him back to the times when he first stepped aboard of the capital ship as commanding officer. He remembered the operation in Chugoku, the award hi got after it, several operations together with Takao - destroyer under Shin's command. There wasn't much to be impressed with, however Shin seemed to be reliable on this matter.
After a short pause Tetsuo finally replied, kindly grunting:
"Perhaps.. You are a good commander as well, Takeru-san, though you can do better."
Bringing the cup to his lips he made another sip, looking at Shin with the corner if his eye.
