I think the only one who might not trigger the mental trauma is Haruna. But she'd be so clumsy from shyness/embarrassment that she'd probably shove the pick all the way through his skull anyways.
Best to leave delicate matters to Ooi, who would have been his first shipwife in a fair world. And if he wasn't a lolicon who married all of 6th DesDiv first.
Still, he redirected her nicely. Kongou tea sounds good.
He probably spent 10 days or so to recover his ear
If you'd like, how about I clean your ears?No... I think I'd quite like to drink some tea brewed by you, Kongou.Ah... That's right, Admiral.本当!?
I'll brew it up right away!RecollectionAdmiral?What...... did you say...!?