"Uh... I understand a little bit." He recalled last week's play, when Nagisa Kaworu taught him step by step. The play before that was also the same, Nagisa Kaworu's hands were almost sitting on him.
"We originally had a choir competition and were planning to invite Ikari-kun to be the piano accompaniment. But Ikari-kun had more important things to do, and it was urgent..."
"No problem!" Xiao Ding suddenly became excited and said, "It's no problem for me to do it - if it really doesn't work, isn't there anyone else in our class who can play the piano?"
"Uh..." Dong Muguang's expression was a little gloomy. He said, "The others... are not very willing... to be accompaniment. They seem to think it would be too conspicuous. Or maybe I didn't communicate well. So..."
"? What about you, squad leader?"
"I don't have much experience, but I can learn... There's no other way, I'm the only one who can go now."
"...It's simple. Come on. I happen to have nothing to do today."
The piano is anything but simple. It's incredibly difficult to play. It requires separate left and right brains, separate left and right hands. It's a true instrument where the eyes understand, the brain understands, and the hands are just plain mad. It's truly different from other instruments where you press the strings with your left hand or fret the holes with both hands. But! Being young is good; you can learn more.
Shinji Ikari took Hikaru Toraki directly to the piano room.
"? Why is this door locked?"
"Maybe it's because the music teacher is off today, so..."
"...Wait here for me." Ikari turned his head and looked out the window—the music classroom window was still half-open. He simply crawled in along the outer wall and, before Hikaru's shocked gaze, opened the music classroom door. "A place like this should be open to students for their cultivation. Locking it up is no big deal. Is this piano the teacher's private property? Really... Come, dear monitor, sit over here."
Xiao Ikari smiled and sat down at the piano, then patted the piano seat next to him.
The girl sat together shyly.
Suzuhara Touji felt like his luck had been taken away—was it that serious? Didn't I just punch you in some dimension? Do you really need to cheat on me in return?
"Hand posture is crucial, and of course, we're just going to learn it now. Starting from the beginning would be like trying to lift tofu with a rope. Let's confirm what we're going to play... The chorus? Are you sure what the chorus is going to sing?"
"Not yet. Does Shinji-kun have any recommendations?"
"...Really." Ikari Shinji nodded: "Far Across the Stream"
"? What song is that?"
"Let me sing for you—" Xiao Ding began to play and sang softly: "Lights are lit on the river bank in the distance, and the sunset disappears into the clear night sky..."
So beautiful... Dong Muguang thought so, so lyrical...
Then the tone changed!
"The warriors shouted and rushed towards the enemy camp. A desperate fight broke out on the grassland! --" The passionate performance suddenly became more intense, and then turned into a lyrical and sad chant: "A soldier was shot and fell off his horse. He sacrificed his life for the benefit of the people..."
"...That's great, but can I get a different one?"
"'Tanks roaring across the plains'?" Xiao Ikari thought for a long time: "They carried the young commander, shrapnel pierced his head. The raging flames engulfed the tanks, and explosions echoed across the plains. The young man wanted to live on, but he could no longer open his eyes. Please carry me out of the rubble and say goodbye to my beloved tanks. Let the tanks line up and fire their artillery to send me off for the last time..."
"..."
Hikaru Tomokazu looked at Shinji Ikari deeply. "Are you sick again and wanting to die?" "Are all Soviet people so ready to die?"
"Well, let's change to another song..."
"...Then this one, this one will definitely work, 'The Best Future'" Shinji Ikari thought for a long time and played softly, "There's a voice coming from the most beautiful faraway place, it's accompanied by morning dew at dawn; the brilliant and glorious future is fascinating, and I cheer for joy like I did in my childhood! Ah, the best future, please don't be cruel to me. Please don't be cruel to me, don't be cruel! I will start from zero and move towards the best future. Towards the best future, even if it's a long way."
"...That's fine." That's great. He turned to look at Ikari-kun: "Ikari-kun? What's wrong with you?"
"...No." Xiao Ding gently shook his head, caressing the keyboard and said, "The brightest future... Please don't be cruel to me... Uh, squad leader, what's wrong with you?"
"Eh? No, nothing... Ikari-kun, you're both powerful and gentle... Maybe I'm just a little mesmerized." Hikaru Tomokazu suddenly blushed. "It's because the movements of your fingers are so graceful. If Ikari-kun had a girlfriend, he could probably stare at these hands forever. Hmm... That's wonderful! That person must be very, very happy."
"Uh...thank you."
"Can you show me your finger again?"
"?oh."
Xiao Ikari's hands are covered with calluses.
"Ah, so beautiful." The lover sees beauty in everything. Looking at the calloused hands from years of holding guns and driving, he said, "Full of power, yet so gentle, protecting me... us."
Holding his ten fingers together, Dong Mu Guang smiled and said, "Music can communicate, and hands can communicate too—it's like holding hands and taking a walk together."
"? Ah... um..." In three playthroughs, Ikari had never encountered a girl like Hikaru Tomoki. Honestly, Hikaru Tomoki was the kind of girl next door, gentle and pretty. Unfortunately, she was surrounded by so many auras that she couldn't see clearly, making it difficult for her to show her true colors.
"I'm very happy. It's really kind of you to ask Ikari-kun. Thank you - after I finish playing, can you still play with me?"
"Of course." As long as I'm alive.
"Hey, that's great—it's my privilege to be able to admire Ikari-kun's fingers."
"? Eh?"
This is Kaworu Nagisa's least favorite episode. Forget it, Kaworu. They're just kids, Kaworu, put the gun down.
"Shinji-kun is really good at teaching people - have you ever taught anyone to play the piano before?"
"No, not really... On the contrary, someone taught me a lot about how to play the piano." Ikari Shinji sighed, thinking of a certain apostle to whom he owed a lot of favors: "Come on, play it well. Um, this side, this side, and this side... Okay, if you change it, there are only these few rhythms. You only need to press three keys with your left hand, back and forth. And then the right hand..."
Xiao Ikari remembered the time when Kaworu Nagisa taught him Ode to Joy.
Who knew that he would send Kaworu Nagisa away happily in the end.
I… I don’t want to do anything to Xunjun in this world anymore! I really don’t want to! But I can’t not do it! Damn it, why does Xunjun have to die? Please defect, please!
Is it necessary to pervert the apostles?
123 Your little Laoxun who has always been strong
Shinji Ikari carries Ayanami to and from school every day, and the seniors and juniors watching him cry during the day and drool at noon...
But daily life is rarely static.
Xiao Ding still has his own work to do. First, a blacksmith must be strong himself; second, it takes three to make a good man.
In EVA, only when you are strong enough will you have a say and people will listen to you. Even if it means shortening your life to improve your abilities, you still have to do it.
But outside of EVA.
"? Huh?" Military attaché Major General Zhu Kairi was a little puzzled. What? Who's looking for me?
"He claims to be a Soviet colonel, Ikari Nobuki... oh, it's written in Kanji. His Chinese... is pretty good, at least it sounds better to me than his Japanese." The deputy military attaché was also a little puzzled, but he continued, "And he claims to be a giant mecha pilot from NERV, an organization directly under the United Nations forces..."
"I remember it, it really is..." Major General Zhu Kairi said he understood, then gestured and said, "If you want to see me... shouldn't you go directly to the ambassador?"
"He said that was too formal, and that it was better for the soldiers to talk directly to the military attaché, especially after the Second Impact..." That's right, everyone knows how many troubles he's had over the years. The soldier went to the military attaché and... "No, he's not applying for political asylum, is he? Forget it, call him over quickly, I want to meet him."
Then, Major General Zhu Kairi met the colonel opposite, a young soldier who was at least 20 years younger than his son, if not his grandson.
He was 14 years old, with delicate features and a resolute expression. He was wearing a neat Soviet colonel's uniform, the most important part being his chest.
The row of shiny medals looked familiar.
Damn, isn’t the C position the one with the Gold Star Medal?
How old is the guy opposite? A Soviet Hero?!
"Hello, Comrade General." After a standard military salute, the man extended his right hand—a calloused right hand. His delicate face looked even prettier than a woman's, but Major General Zhu Kairi had already confirmed his military background—at least as a young soldier. "I'm Shinji Ikari, and I'm delighted to meet you. First of all, congratulations on the 88th anniversary of our party's founding."
“…” So easy to follow?
"Nice to meet you..." After returning the greeting and shaking hands, Zhu Kairi thought to himself that this resume was not simple: "Do you want to meet Ambassador Ming?"
"No need. I have some things to say quickly. There are people watching me."
After entering the inner room of the embassy, Xiao Ding said with a serious expression: "I hope to contact..."
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About half an hour later, Xiao Ding came out again.
Every one of the people at NERV looked like fucked dogs, it felt like all the men in the world had slept with their wives.
"The commander wants you to see the third most suitable candidate immediately. Come with us."
"Ok."
Ikari Shinji said he had no problem and would obey orders and was immediately "escorted" into the "black luxury car" outside.
In fact, Xiao Ding is still fearless, and the reason is very simple.
You came on time. It's already July 31st. Am I afraid of you?
Tomorrow, August 1st, is Army Day.
The apostles came and offered a great gift.
Soon after, Ikari was brought to Ikari's office. It was clear that Ikari was furious and on the verge of collapse. He really didn't like the way Ikari was constantly jumping around and looking for trouble. Seele was a top-secret organization that had spread after World War II and had experienced a rapid rise after the Second World War.
It's hard to say that there's no one from their group involved in the second round of the attack (no, that's right.)
They've infiltrated multiple levels and aspects, but they haven't completely controlled the Five Belts' benefactors, right? NERV is technically a direct UN department, not Seele's private property! All of their funding comes from the UN, which is a syndicate run by the Five Belts' benefactors. You're frantically trying to extend olive branches to the Soviet Union and China, but do you know the consequences? Zhan Zi is already going crazy, and so are the people above Old Ikari, and even the US is getting upset.
When the US fleet delivered Unit 2 to Area 11 and encountered the Angel on the way, Congress' defenses were instantly breached. The US leadership must have realized the threat of the Angels and the strategic value of the EVAs, and must have uncovered some clues. Whether or not the US's desire to control NERV's US branch ultimately led to its destruction, the US certainly resisted.
The Americans, having sensed some clues, are going crazy, and now Ikari is jumping up and down like crazy.
Old Ikari now really wants to restrict Little Ikari's freedom, so he might as well arrest him.
"Commander." Little Ikari was brought to Old Ikari's office by the men in black. He was not at all flustered: "Long time no see."
I have two big hooligans standing behind me now... maybe 1.5, are they afraid of a mere commander like you? Let me tell you, if they respect you, they call you Old Ikari, but if they don't, you're just an old bastard (which is not good for children from a genetic point of view).
The last time "you hurt me" incident hasn't been explained clearly yet.
"Oh, Misato, you're here too." Ikari saluted Misato, who looked haggard like a dog working overtime.
"The third most suitable candidate." Old Ikari said in a gloomy tone: "NERV doesn't need you to contact people you shouldn't contact - why did you go to the embassy in Japan today?"
"Celebrating the 88th anniversary of our party's founding," Xiao Ding said with a look that said, "You bourgeois people know nothing." "Soldiers, obey the party's command, win battles, and have excellent conduct."
"?" It seemed like a normal reason. Looking at the "middle school boy"-like speech in front of him, old Ikari's gloomy face became even gloomier.
It is just in the direction of domestic violence, not power suppression.
"Ikari-kun," said the old man in a serious tone, "what you did was very bad. In a sense, you are a mercenary we hired. You shouldn't have any contact with other people. You are a smart child and should understand the deeper meaning behind my words. Then, please explain what you did at the embassy in Japan. If you went to the Soviet Embassy, it would be fine, but why did you go to the embassy in Japan?"
"Like I said, firstly, it's to celebrate the 88th anniversary of our party's founding." Xiao Ding had a proud expression on his face, and then said, "Secondly... did you see this?"
"……Um?"
Xiao Ding's expression changed in an instant to... Your Emperor Xun is so arrogant!
"This is the Order of the Gold Star, the highest Soviet medal. From that day on, I'm a Hero of the Soviet Union!" Xiao Ikari patted his chest, looking completely naive. "I disdain imperialist medals, but we're all in the same camp. I'm here to celebrate the founding of the Party, and I've also exchanged ideas with Chinese comrades before. We're all class brothers, and we have common topics—ahem! I just wanted to ask, to see if I can get close to you and get you a Friendship Medal. If it's the Order of the Republic, I'll be in luck."
The Friendship Medal is the highest-level medal awarded by the Chinese government to foreign friends; the Order of the Republic is the highest honorary medal of the Chinese government.
Generally speaking, the Soviet Union's Gold Star Medal and the title of Hero of the Soviet Union can be awarded to foreigners; and the Order of the Republic of this dynasty can nominally be awarded to foreign friends, but in reality the highest medal awarded is the Order of Friendship.
Xiao Ikari now has a very arrogant look on his face, just like your big brother Xun who has been strong all his life.
"...You are not allowed to contact them from now on. Do you understand?"
"I'm a Soviet officer, not your dog. Our relationship is one of cooperation, not slavery. I will obey your military combat requirements, but will I obey your political requirements as well? What a joke." Xiao Ikari made a disdainful expression and said, "NERV is an organization affiliated with the United Nations, and the Soviet Union has a part in it - you don't think you can really touch me, do you? Last time you took dangerous drugs, I still haven't..."
"Ikari-kun!"
Seeing that old Ikari's blood vessels were about to burst, Dongyue quickly defended the son of her abnormal love object - little Ikari.
"We have our own considerations. You must know that Japan is not a sovereign state. Now everything we do is treading on thin ice. We chose Japan as the battlefield because it is the least valuable and the most 'suitable' place - an isolated island with a heavy industrial base. For the continued existence of NERV, we also have to consider many things. If you want, I can explain it to you. But what you are doing now is destroying the NERV headquarters, and the NERV headquarters is objectively the front line of resistance against the apostles! Your behavior is equivalent to acting on your own in the face of battle, understand?" Fuyutsuki broke it apart and crushed it, almost lowering his posture... "Scolding" Xiao Ikari, in fact, he explained his difficulties clearly, hoping that the other party could understand and help Xiao Ikari out of trouble: "So, we hope you can promise - don't provoke various forces in the future."
"If that's the case... okay." Xiao Ding said that the hidden line has been established, so what should I be afraid of? "I'm not unkind—oh, right, tomorrow is August 1st. I've been invited to attend the celebration of the Chinese Embassy in Japan."
"You'll be on standby for training tomorrow." Old Ikari said with a gloomy face, "You'll be in solitary confinement today!"
"?! I haven't settled the matter with you yet..."
"Kazusa Katsuragi, I asked you to watch him not to let him show his childish temper! - Take him down quickly!" Fuyutsuki, as an old man, was worried sick.
"Ah? Ah...ah!! Okay, right away!" Misato Katsuragi looked at Ko Ikari who was facing the NERV intelligence officer in a combat stance.
After a long period of training, NERV's internal staff had basically known Ikari's combat power - especially his combat power after the mental pollution. A punch easily exceeded 140 kilograms - friends, this is a boy who weighs more than one-third of 140 kilograms. This 140-kilogram punch almost made Akagi Ritsuko's eyeballs pop out (what a heavy game).
His fighting ability was also terrifying. All in all, the three beautiful instructors together could almost suppress him. If he really got into a big fight with a few intelligence officers here, who knows what tragedy would result.
"Ikari Nobuki!!!" Misato Katsuragi used the tone of a wife. In fact, her character setting originally wanted to be the other person's mother, but she didn't know why she became the wife as time went by.
Grabbing Shinji Ikari's ear, Katsuragi Misato said in a snarling voice, "What about obeying orders? What about following commands? That's how the Soviets taught you?"
"I……"
"Subordinates are not allowed to kiss their superiors! - Elbow! Follow me to solitary confinement! Follow orders, Elbow! I'll let you have a drink on the way, and I'll drink you to death! Sleep until dawn, and leave now!"
She kicked Ikari's butt with her high heels, then grabbed Ikari's ear and started walking out.
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