EVA: Shinji Ikari Returns from the Dragon Clan

Chapter 156 154. Wedding Ceremony, Haircut, and Long-haired Rei Ayanami
Okay.

Shinji Ikari thought that tit for tat was fair. He had always used this excuse to evade curious classmates in the past. After all, if there was something unclear, he would use the excuse of keeping it secret. Now it was his turn. But he didn't want to ask more questions. After all, they were just new classmates he had just met for a few days, and the reason for his transfer was nothing more than those few.

"But, after all, he is the pilot of EVA." However, Kirishima Mana changed her words at this time, implying something deeper: "If Ikari-san really wants to know, I can tell you."

She smiled like a bewitching little devil.

"Forget it." Ikari Shinji shook his head, "It's better not to reveal things that need to be kept secret."

"Is it the same with Eva?" she asked with wide eyes.

"Yes."

"I wanted to have a good relationship with you and know more about EVA, but now there's no hope at all." Kirishima Mana seemed really disappointed and sighed.

"Kirishima-san, are you so curious about EVA?"

"Of course." She smiled again.

Kirishima Mana looked at him expectantly.

This girl is really like a devil, her expression switches back and forth. She is neither condescending like Asuka nor expressionless like Rei Ayanami. Shinji Ikari rarely encounters girls like this. In the past, when he was in the academy, only some senior sisters would tease him like this. Generally speaking, at this time, normal people would say something insignificant out of consideration for their feelings, but Shinji Ikari did not do so. Instead, he said:
"Then study hard from now on and come work at NERV in the future."

"..."

She nodded with an odd look on her face.

Shinji Ikari also knew that his words were strange, and had a flavor of the chicken soup for the life that teachers often tell their students, such as famous quotes.

He had used the same words to trick Suzuhara Sakura before, but he didn't expect that it would be the next one's turn a few months later. But what could he do? He couldn't say it, because he had interned in the executive department - leaking secrets would result in points being deducted! ... Although he could no longer control the affairs of the other world, the principle of confidentiality was deeply engraved in his heart.

The conversation with the new transfer student ended a little awkwardly.

Seeing Kirishima Mana leaving to chat with the girls, Shinji Ikari was about to return to his seat when his two friends came up to him.

"How's it going, Shinji?"

"You all think too much. She is just curious about EVA."

"What? Like Sakura?"

"No." Shinji Ikari said hesitantly, "It's still a little different."

Shinji Ikari couldn't detect the subtle difference, but he felt that the new transfer student was a little too curious. However, if he couldn't find a way out on his side, maybe Kirishima Mana would try the other two pilots?

There's no hope for Ayanami either, that is, Asuka? I wonder what will happen if she and Asuka bump into each other, maybe they can become good friends?

Shinji Ikari shook his head and put the matter behind him.

After class today, he went to the headquarters as usual.

After completing the training this time, Shinji Ikari also wanted to ask Ritsuko Akagi if there was any barbershop in Tokyo that had not closed down, had good skills, charged cheaply, and could operate for a long time, so that he could go there to get his hair trimmed. Well, if there really wasn't one, he could remove a few of the conditions.

But in the headquarters.

Shinji Ikari met an unexpected person.

"Hey, Shinji."

It is the blessing and good governance that appears and disappears mysteriously.

"Mr. Jiaji..."

Shinji Ikari hesitated for a moment, looking at the other person's attire today. This man who was almost thirty years old was now wearing a neat suit, and his previous unruly temperament had been restrained a little. The stubble that was faintly visible on his chin before was now neatly trimmed. He should not appear in the headquarters like this, but in some upper-class salon. He looked like he was going to attend a social ball.

Kaji Ryoji came closer.

A faint fragrance came, and Shinji Ikari sniffed it and found that he had actually sprayed perfume.

"Are you going to a meeting?" he asked.

"You guessed wrong." Kaji Ryoji showed a look of "you really didn't guess it". Ikari Shinji thought that he was not a child who needed praise. At this time, two other adult women appeared. Seeing two men, one big and one small, talking, Katsuragi Misato immediately became alert:

"No, Shinji, you must not talk to this man, or you will end up like him."

"Wait, Katsuragi, that's slanderous."

"Although Misato is always unreliable, I don't think this is slander this time."

"Even Ritsuko, you too..."

"Hey, Ms. Misato, Ms. Ritsuko, what are you doing...?"

Ikari Shinji was stunned.

The two women were dressed very formally today, wearing very beautiful dresses and light makeup, but unfortunately, with the dark background of the headquarters, it felt inconsistent with the style of the painting. The three adults were all dressed very formally today.

Could it be that……

"An old classmate is getting married." Ryoji Kaji was finally able to get out of the awkward topic and hurriedly explained, "He told us before that he was going to get married. I thought it would take a while, but I didn't expect that the wedding ceremony would be today. Well, if you calculate the time, we are all of this age now." At the end, he deliberately glanced at Misato Katsuragi and Ritsuko Akagi.

"Age is a big taboo for women."

Ritsuko Akagi said.

There was danger in Misato Katsuragi's eyes.

Ryoji Kaji quickly laughed and shifted the topic to Shinji Ikari, "So, Shinji, you and the other pilots can go back directly after completing today's training. If you want to go on a date with your girlfriend or something, today is a good opportunity." He winked at Shinji Ikari.

Shinji Ikari pretended not to see his blink. As for dates, he and Ayanami had been on quite a few dates. Of course, most of the dates were just the two of them being alone. But compared to this, there was something more important now... Shinji Ikari explained why he was there.

"Want to find a barbershop that's still open?"

"Do you want to have a ponytail like me?" Ryoji Kaji touched his long hair.

"Just be good enough if you don't teach Shinji bad things."

"Yes, after all, Tokyo is almost a deserted city now..." Ikari Shinji tried his best to ignore Katsuragi Misato and Kaji Ryoji over there, and continued, "It would be best if it could be kept open all the time."

Ritsuko Akagi smiled.

She handed over a business card and a membership card.

"Go to this one, and remember to return your membership card after use."

"Thank you Ms. Ritsuko," Shinji Ikari took it, "I'll return it when I come to headquarters tomorrow."

After finishing today's training.

Shinji Ikari left the headquarters soon.

Rei Ayanami walked with him. When Shinji Ikari asked for a haircut, her eyes showed curiosity. It was probably her first time seeing someone get a haircut. On the way out of the headquarters, the two saw Misato Katsuragi's Renault sports car parked in front of the exit. She must be planning to drive over to attend the wedding.

"This is it."

Following the location on the business card, half an hour later, Shinji Ikari finally arrived.

This barber shop is located in a very remote area.

It is said to be remote because the apostles did not pass by here during their previous attacks. Perhaps it is because of this that this store has been able to remain open until now.

Just simple pruning.

Shinji Ikari declined the barber's idea of ​​showing off his hair skills. It took half an hour, during which time Rei Ayanami kept looking left and right at him and even wanted to help trim his hair. Under the pressure, the brand new Shinji Ikari finally had his hair cut.

Facing the barber's regretful gaze, he and Rei Ayanami walked out of the barber shop.

Night falls.

The entire city of Tokyo was as quiet as ever.

Some areas have been shut down due to the evacuation of people, and the darkness is very conspicuous in the bright city. Ikari Shinji touched his hair, estimated the length, and estimated the next time he would get a haircut. At this time, he turned his head and noticed Rei Ayanami's hair next to him, and an idea came to his mind.

"Ayanami, do you want to try growing your hair longer?"

"Ikari-kun, why?"

"I feel like you would look good with long hair, Ayanami."

"Long hair..." Rei Ayanami unconsciously hooked a strand of hair with her index finger and said hesitantly, "...it will be difficult to take care of."

"I'm here."

Shinji Ikari promised.

However, considering the growth rate of a girl's hair, it would be wishful thinking to see her with long hair in a short period of time. I'm afraid that even if a year passes, I won't be able to see such a scene. He sighed in his heart and didn't have any thoughts of shopping, after all, there were not many stores open now. At this moment, the sound of a helicopter flying over the sky suddenly came over.

Ikari Shinji looked up.

Several helicopters were whizzing by, flying low in the sky and heading far away. They were all aircraft models that had never been seen before. They were not exclusive to this department, but probably came from other places. What was interesting was that they were all equipped with fully loaded missiles, the kind that could be launched at any time.

Why fly to Tokyo at this time?
Could it be a new apostle?

Do you want to give Miss Misato a call and ask about the situation?

(End of this chapter)