EVA: Shinji Ikari Returns from the Dragon Clan

Chapter 34 33. Meal at Ayanami's House

It was a perfect ending.

Misato Katsuragi looked at the two pilots, one in red and one in blue and white, who were talking there, and did not go over to disturb them.

As the Minister of Operations, she is very busy.

of course.

On the other side, Ritsuko Akagi was even busier.

I guess I'll have to stay up late again today.

Since she entered NERV, she has worked overtime the most this year. Apostles have come one after another, and urban areas have been destroyed one after another. More and more funds have been allocated for reconstruction, but there has been no promotion in military rank, and no increase in salary. It is really too deceptive, and she doesn't know when there will be a satisfactory result in this regard. She really wants to improve.

Working overtime to get everything done.

Misato Katsuragi also asked the logistics department to arrange a flight for Asuka.

Shake.

The anniversary of the child's mother's death is approaching.

After defeating this apostle and obtaining the "sacrifice" she had been longing for, Asuka should immediately take a plane back to Germany. Considering the distance between Japan and Germany, it is estimated that it will take two or three days to return.

Think about it.

The same is true for Shinji.

Misato Katsuragi was a little melancholy. From the pilot's data, it seemed that Shinji's mother's death anniversary was not far away, and he would probably have to go to the grave when the time came. People always have all kinds of joys and sorrows. It seems that most of the people I know, including myself, have lost both parents. I just don't know if the commander will go to the memorial service with Shinji on that day. If they can't communicate with each other on that day, the relationship between father and son must be extremely bad.

Death anniversary...

The female captain finally thought about herself.

I also have to visit my father's grave, even though only the cenotaph is left.

"What's wrong? Why do you seem so lonely all of a sudden?"

Her good friend Ritsuko, as usual, was very sensitive to her mood.

The blonde beauty was wearing a white coat, sitting on a chair with her legs crossed, processing data on her computer casually. Compared with the director of the Operations Department, she had a lot of work to do as the head of the Technical Department. She would definitely work all night tonight, so she was not in a hurry to work.

"I just thought of the anniversary of the death of the mother of those two children."

Misato Katsuragi sighed.

These two adult women, both in their late twenties, have lost loved ones, not due to natural aging, but because of various reasons, so they can empathize with this feeling.

It’s the anniversary of his death.

I haven’t visited the grave for almost three years.

mother.

Ritsuko Akagi thought so.

The two good friends showed the same lonely expression.

……

……

Ikari Shinji smiled.

After parting with Asuka, he went to the hospital for a check-up.

Unlike the previous two Angels, the injuries on Shinji Ikari were limited to a certain area of ​​his body, so even if he felt phantom pain, it would not affect the daily movements of other parts of his body. But this time, the entire front of his body was melted, and although the shield was used to resist, the phantom pain was much milder than before, but this phantom pain that almost affected the entire front of his body was still a bit bad.

Like the difference between a broken arm and extensive burns all over your body.

The doctor's advice was to stay in the hospital for observation for a day or two.

Shinji Ikari is quick to follow advice.

No matter how strong your physical fitness is, your tolerance for pain won’t improve much.

Then he met Rei Ayanami who came to visit him in the ward. She was still wearing the white combat uniform that looked like snow. Her curves were very beautiful. Her unhealthy white face was serious, as if she was ready to attack at any time. Shinji Ikari was lying on the bed like a weak bird in urgent need of help. Their identities were switched in this ward.

"Ah Ayanami, I'm back."

He said with a smile. After that speech full of flags, he returned almost intact. Although he still had phantom pain, he got used to it after frequent pains. He just needed to be hospitalized for a day or two. This was the first time he was hospitalized since he came here.

"Welcome back."

The girl blinked and replied.

It was the first time she said such warm words as "welcome back". There was a hint of unknown confirmation in her tone, as if she was considering whether what she said was right. Compared to a long time ago, Ayanami now seemed to have more emotions.

"And, thank you."

"It doesn't matter. Unit 00 has just been activated. We can fight side by side next time."

Ikari Shinji knew what she was thanking him for.

Having said that, he felt that Unit 2 arrived at a very timely moment.

If Asuka had not come to Japan, perhaps Unit-01 and Unit-00 would have gone to the battlefield at this time, and who knows what the ending would have been.

At this time.

The girl found a chair and sat down.

Approaching the bed, Rei Ayanami carefully observed his entire body, scanning it inch by inch like a CT machine, as if looking for any discomfort on his part. Looking at her expression, it would not be an exaggeration to lift the blanket covering him in the next second to check the situation.

He said quickly,

"I'm fine. I asked the doctor for some painkillers, which I've already taken."

“It’s a pity that we can’t eat more of this.”

What neural empathy brings is more of a mental phantom pain.

The body is normal most of the time, unless the pain is so severe that the body twitches subconsciously. The effect of medication is extremely limited. Its main function is to help people sleep and get through the pain in sleep.

"By the way, Ayanami."

Shinji Ikari tried hard to divert Rei Ayanami's attention away from his body.

If the girl looks so carefully.

It was too uncomfortable, just like someone staring at you when you were brushing your teeth, washing your face, and sleeping. You would be aware that someone was focusing on your lips and face, and it was a creepy feeling. Anyway, Shinji Ikari couldn't stand it.

"How's your cooking going? Are you ready for the meal if we're going to have dinner together?"

"In a week."

The beautiful blue-haired girl said.

She came closer slowly, and in an instant her red eyes dilated. The flawless skin on her face came into view. He could clearly see the beauty of this girl. Shinji Ikari couldn't help but be dazed for a moment, and inexplicably recalled the picture that flashed through his mind when he first drove Unit-01. Why did he see the appearance of this girl at that time?

Rei Ayanami solemnly handed over a letter-shaped paper with both hands.

"This is for you."

"This is?"

"An invitation, an invitation to dinner. Please come to my apartment in a week." The girl said softly.

invitation?

It seems like I have been writing it before. Is it finally finished? By the way, who uses invitations to invite people to dinner nowadays... Only Ayanami would do such a thing. She is worthy of being Ayanami.

Shinji Ikari took it and looked at it curiously.

The invitation said--

"To Ikari-kun."

The previous chapter was almost 4k words, and it took too long, so this chapter is a little later

Thanks for the monthly ticket of Bubble Coffee Shop and the monthly ticket of Battle Planet. Love you both.

There is another plan behind Ayanami’s smile, which I won’t spoil here.

As everyone knows, I have always been a member of the Li Party and I am irreconcilable with the evil Hong Kong Party. I will never betray the trust of the Party and the country.

Loyalty! Ayanami, please give the order!
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(End of this chapter)