Well, of course this admiral was out because he was on a date with some other woman. The only question was which woman, and being the odd girl out from the foursome, it would have been odd if he were dating Haruna that night. (It also sets up the "innocent one wins" trope, like with Hiei getting closest of the four Kongous because she's the only one not actually interested.)
No update on who is the first girl getting to 99? Did I read that wrong back there?
One suspects that information will appear in the course this "chapter" in some fashion.
With a high probability based on circumstances that it was in fact Akatsuki.
Assuming that translation was accurate 'update' could also be taken to be said same chapter in it's entirety rather then just the next strip.
Also, nice driving there buddy, that retaining wall just sneak up on you did it?
Uhn, I don't know...How you ask...Look over there, it's our naval base....all the way there...Akatsuki and the Mountain Viewing Spot.Oh, the night view is lovely, isn't it?But, commander... How do we go back now?R...right.fssssssshhhhWe have come quite far, haven't we?Story creator: Yuuji
Illustrator: Kouji