EVA: Shinji Ikari Returns from the Dragon Clan

Chapter 116 114. Unit 's Past Experimental Accident
"Shinji."

"Stupid Shinji!"

"Ah Asuka, what's wrong?"

"Why are you so absent-minded today? I called you several times before you heard me. It will be your turn to go into the office soon, Shinji."

It's time for the college entrance examination seminar.

In the campus of the Municipal First Junior High School, parents and children come and go, discussing with teachers which school to apply for in the future. Over there, Misato Katsuragi and Ritsuko Akagi are chatting, and the bad boy and the man with glasses are nearby - the obsession of the two of them is too deep, is Miss Misato really so charming?

I don’t know what their parents would think if they saw this scene.

After chatting with Miss Mary Makiba.

Shinji Ikari has been thinking about Unit-01. His mother died in an experiment related to Unit-01. Thinking about the fact that he would need to pilot Unit-01 to fight in the future, he couldn't tell how he felt right now - then again, not only himself, but even Asuka's mother suffered from mental illness due to an experimental accident - at a certain moment he felt that he had found the crucial key.

He probably knew how the qualified ones were selected.

So he answered Asuka's question:
"Next month is the anniversary of my mother's death."

Asuka was obviously stunned when she heard the news. She probably misunderstood something: "So Shinji, are you afraid to face it?"

Ikari Shinji shook his head.

The anniversary of his death isn't a big deal. Even if I have to visit the grave with my bastard father, there's nothing to worry about.

"Then why do you look like this today? You don't look like your usual self."

Although Asuka's words were full of complaints and dissatisfaction, Shinji Ikari could feel the hidden concern in her words.

"I just suddenly learned about something a while ago and got shocked," he said.

"What's the matter?" she asked.

"Some details about my mother's experimental accident."

"..."

The German lady seemed to feel that she had stepped on his landmine. Even she, who was so proud, felt a little embarrassed. She wondered why she was asking so many questions. Both of their mothers died due to experimental accidents. But this was normal. After all, their relatives all held certain positions in NERV. It was just a coincidence at most.

"By the way, Asuka, what kind of experimental accident happened on your end?"

Ikari Shinji asked casually.

If someone else asks.

This passage may seem a bit like opening up old wounds.

But it was precisely because they had the same experience in the past that Shinji Ikari asked this question without offending anyone. Even so, it was a question that made him feel apologetic when he asked it.

"…It's about the experiment on Unit 2." She lowered her eyes, as if recalling some sad past. "That's why I've been working so hard until now."

"That's it..."

Shinji Ikari muttered.

The so-called qualified ones.

Is this how they were chosen?
Shinji Ikari was at a loss. It really seemed like some kind of evil sacrifice, cruel and bloody. In ancient times, people used human sacrifices to try to move the gods. He didn't want to sacrifice his mother to gain the power to drive the EVA. And what about Rei Ayanami? Did she also have relatives who died in the experimental accident related to Unit 0?

The girl with red eyes was still daydreaming in her seat.

Seeing him glance over, Rei Ayanami also looked back curiously, then she seemed to think of something and nodded at him.

Shinji Ikari: I suddenly have a bad feeling. Only at this moment did he wish he hadn't understood the girl's meaning in a second. He was now troubled by various things, but the girl was still thinking about those things. Why did he feel that the roles were reversed? No, it was all because he had given Ayanami such a bad impression before, so that when she saw him looking over, she subconsciously thought that he was going to do those things. He couldn't put the blame on her.

and.

Do you still want to go tonight?

This was the first time that Shinji Ikari hesitated like this.

Ayanami's face is too similar to his mother's, and there is no information about her. No matter how much he thinks, there must be a big secret behind her. He has to recognize the horrible possibility. If - when people doubt something, they often assume it is true - if Ayanami Rei is really related to him by blood, then should this relationship continue?

And what about the "machine soul" in Unit-01?

It has always been caring about itself.

Could it be that……

Of course, this is just his guess and more information is needed to confirm it.

And should I tell Asuka the truth about the qualified person?

"I am a rare genius. When I was selected, I worked very hard. I am not like you who just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor."

Asuka, who was completely unaware of the little things he and Ayanami Rei were doing, said this with her arms folded across her chest.

No need.

Shinji Ikari thinks it's unnecessary.

Let Asuka keep her pride. If one day she can prove her excellence without any need for these, then tell her about it.

"Asuka is amazing."

He smiled and asked another question, "By the way, are you free this weekend?"

Last weekend.

The figurines of Unit-0 and Unit-2 have finally been completed.

It took him nearly a month, and he basically spent all his free time on making these two action figures. Although they were only the size of arms, he put a lot of thought into them. In terms of painting, Asuka's Unit 2 was the simplest. Now he just had to give them to the two girls.

"Yes, yes, what can I do for you, Shinji?"

"I have a gift for you."

Asuka couldn't help but blush slightly. The last gift was the fiery red irises brought back from old Tokyo. She was looking forward to what gift Shinji wanted to give her this time, but... why did he suddenly ask for a gift without any reason?

At this time, the classmate who had just returned from the teacher's office shouted to him:
"Shinji-kun, it's your turn."

Finally it was his turn.

Further education seminar.

No matter what secrets are hidden behind Unit-01, and no matter how many apostles have to be defeated next, life must go on. He couldn't help but think of that sentence: perhaps every daily life he lives through is a series of miracles that happen continuously.

Ikari Shinji stood up.

Ritsuko Akagi, who was chatting with Misato Katsuragi, also stood up.

He suddenly thought that perhaps Miss Ritsuko knew something. Looking back now, it seemed that she had given enough hints at the beginning.

The two of them greeted each other, and as they were about to enter the office, he thanked them and said:
"Ms. Ritsuko, thank you for your help."

(End of this chapter)