EVA: Shinji Ikari Returns from the Dragon Clan

Chapter 67 66. White Lily of the Valley

heavy rain.

Since she opened her eyes and regained consciousness in the sink, it was the first time that Rei Ayanami had seen such a severe storm in New Tokyo. It seemed that it was going to blow down the entire city. The wind whistled along the window eaves, trying to bring in the rain. Following the night, the beautiful girl deliberately looked in a direction in the distance.

That should be Ikari-kun's apartment.

It seemed like she had never been to his apartment before. It was always Ikari-kun who came to her side, and it was always Ikari-kun who took care of her... Next time, she would have to continue fighting side by side with him and drive Unit 00 to continue helping him.

It’s raining so heavily. Looking at the deep night, I have the illusion that I am the only one left in the world.

Ikari-kun.

What is he doing now?

Was he looking at the same sky as her, listening to the same noisy rainstorm? When she thought of such a thing, Ayanami Rei felt like she was in a warm embrace, and even the biting cold wind was nothing. She seemed to be back in the lounge a few days ago.

embrace.

like very much.

A warm hug will not remind people of the cold liquid and their fellow humans in the sink, nor will it make people feel lonely. Ayanami Rei likes this feeling. She seems to have found the meaning of her existence in the hug.

but.

Only Ikari-kun's hug is effective and special.

No one else could have that feeling, not even Commander Ikari. She had only hugged Ikari-kun before, and she didn't want to hug anyone else. Unconsciously, she seemed to be getting closer and closer to Ikari-kun, so close that everyone else seemed to be far away.

ear.

Very strange.

I became very strange, and something very strange was about to come out of my heart. It used its little hands to crawl, crawl and crawl, climb over the top of the mountain, and then roll down the hillside, rolling in front of me and saying to me, "Ayanami, I want to hug you."

Unfortunately.

As the days passed, the warm embrace gradually became blurred and a little confusing. What was the temperature of Ikari-kun's embrace? Ayanami Rei felt that she could not remember it clearly.

try.

She wanted to try again.

But now that person is not around, even if she wants to listen to cello music, she has no chance to hear it. Speaking of cello, Ayanami Rei remembered something else.

A long time ago, at the airport at night after the meeting.

When Ikari-kun came back, he gave me a beautiful white lily of the valley. After listening to my reason for piloting Unit 00, he also gave me a few words.

Fight for flowers.

Does this sound romantic? What is romance? In addition to the bonds with everyone, there are flowers and the sea. Even when you are in the tank, you still yearn for the sea. Is the sea the orange-red side, or the azure blue side?

Ikari-kun.

Could it be the sea that I long for?

When he said this to her, Ikari-kun smiled relaxedly.

Perhaps it was because I often saw his smile, so when I said welcome back, I could also smile so naturally, like a normal human being.

At this moment, a loud thunder outside interrupted her thoughts. In an instant, lightning flashed, illuminating half of the Third New Tokyo City. Ayanami Rei seemed to be able to see everything in the distance with the help of this light, but she could not find where Ikari-kun's apartment was.

The storm got worse.

If you keep the window open, you'll get wet.

If only the rain would stop soon...

Rei Ayanami could only reluctantly close the window and draw the curtains to block out the sound of wind and rain. At this time, only the incandescent light was left in the apartment, and she was alone, and she returned to her usual state. She suddenly said to herself,
"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"Welcome back."

These are the first time I have said these words, and I have only said them to Ikari-kun. Ayanami Rei tried to smile beautifully, but because she was not in front of that person, the smile seemed unnatural. Now it seems that she can only smile naturally in front of Ikari-kun.

As a clone, she has never experienced a normal life and has no idea about this kind of feeling.

Feelings for Ikari-kun.

It's very different from what it is to anyone else.

Ayanami Rei couldn't clearly describe the difference between them, but if they were decorated as gifts, tied with a big bow and placed in front of her, she would definitely be able to pick out which one expressed her feelings for Ikari-kun.

But Ikari-kun.

What kind of feelings do you have towards yourself?

Is it the same as my feelings towards Ikari-kun?

If it is the same, Ikari-kun is not a clone, he must understand what that feeling is. Then, is it enough to just imitate Ikari-kun's actions, do what he does to you, and do the same to him. This way, it will be more like a normal human being.

unnoticed.

Rei Ayanami looked at the vase on the table.

That was a gift from Ikari-kun, a treasure. She treasured it very much.

But the white lily of the valley flower had become droopy and listless, no longer blooming brilliantly. After all, after so many days, even the most vigorous flower would naturally die. She tried to save it several times, but to no avail.

withered.

It is the natural law of plants and cannot be stopped.

Facing the natural withering of flowers, Rei Ayanami felt a little inexplicably sad. However, she still vaguely remembered the feeling of receiving the lily of the valley that night, even if it was about to wither. Therefore, withering is not the opposite of life, but will last forever as a part of life.

tomorrow.

It will continue to wither.

The withering of living things is a bad thing.

However, tomorrow she can walk with Ikari-kun, on the train, at school, at headquarters, and such companionship has become a habit in the past few months. Therefore, only withering is a bad thing, but the arrival of tomorrow is not a bad thing. The two should be strictly distinguished, and she even begins to look forward to tomorrow.

When will tomorrow come?

Looking forward to tomorrow every day, Ayanami Rei feels that even those capsule medicines are not so annoying anymore.

What a long and stormy night. Even with the windows closed and the curtains drawn, I could still vaguely hear the noises outside. I have changed my clothes and am lying on the bed. I wonder how Ikari-kun is over there. Can humans, as creatures, communicate with each other's minds?

Actually, I kind of want to see him.

She suddenly sat on the bed, hugging her knees, and stared blankly at the withering white lily of the valley with her red eyes. It leaned its head against the vase. She whispered to herself, "Ikari-kun, I want to see you."

I just suddenly wanted to see him, and I didn't have any other thoughts.

Even if I listen to the cello again.

Even if I get cheated again.

…and want a hug too.

Ears... I'll have to get used to them next time. Ayanami Rei glanced at the window and thought, I hope it won't be a storm again tomorrow.

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