Female Lieutenant Commander, graduate of a general university's Faculty of Education. As the new captain of a destroyer, she commands 170 people. A former Petty Officer Third Class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force depicts a thoroughly realistic entertainment. ・Captain of the destroyer "Aogiri," Midori Saotome By Riho Tokitake Finally, back to the sea. Midori Saotome, a Lieutenant Commander, graduated from a national university's Faculty of Education and aspired to be a member of the Maritime Self-Defense Force. She studied at the Officer Candidate School in Etajima. In recent years, she had been involved in personnel adjustments at the Maritime Staff Office in Ichigaya, but was selected as the captain of a destroyer. The "Aogiri" is a full-fledged system ship equipped with helicopters and will be responsible for the lives of about 170 people. Bidding farewell to desk work, Saotome arrived in Kure with excitement. And finally, the long-awaited day of the first departure arrived. However, just before that, she learns that a radar operator has disappeared. Should they depart as planned, or not? Midori Saotome, as the new captain, makes a certain decision. 320 pages Publisher: Shinchosha ISBN: 4101038414 3rd printing, Reiwa 4 (2022) Price: 590 yen + tax ・Trials: Captain of the destroyer "Aogiri," Midori Saotome By Riho Tokitake As part of the Self-Defense Force's public relations activities, a distress signal from a training aircraft is received by the destroyer "Aogiri," which is cruising the Seto Inland Sea with civilians on board. At the same time, a seriously ill person requiring immediate transfer occurs on the ship. The Aogiri is suddenly faced with multiple challenges. Commander Hotta, who is too sociable. Flight Commander Haruyama, who is overly enthusiastic. Sakagami, the troubled literary youth and gunnery officer. Combining the strengths of her unique superiors and subordinates, Captain Saotome navigates through the difficult situation. The loneliness and determination of a commander. The intensity of the professionals. An organizational novel that is sure to resonate, and a thrilling maritime suspense! 400 pages Publisher: Shinchosha ISBN: 4101038422 2nd printing, Reiwa 4 (2022) Price: 710 yen + tax Please note that the books are used and may show signs of wear and tear. The books have obi (paper bands), but the obi are damaged. (See photo 3) #RihoTokitake #Riho_Tokitake #BotanTokitake #Botan_Tokitake #book #paperback #JapaneseLiterature/Essays #BOOK #military #SelfDefenseForce #JapanMaritimeSelfDefenseForce #SelfDefenseOfficial #MaritimeSelfDefenseOfficial #FemaleSelfDefenseOfficial #WAVE #OfficerCandidate #LieutenantCommander #DestroyerAogiri #Destroyer #MidoriSaotome #Trials #Shinchobunko #Shinchosha #aran's_listings