Shinji Ikari, returned from Warhammer

He's so weak, what if he accidentally falls?

"Fine, I guess I'll just have to keep my distance from him until I become stronger..."

"There shouldn't be any scoundrels trying to take advantage of the situation, right?"

138: Silence is Cambridge this morning

She listened to their seemingly telepathic conversation and watched as the lake-blue camisole slipped off her body, clinging to her thighs with its momentum, like a tender flower bud suddenly blooming. She gently stepped onto her knees and slipped into Shinji's bed.

The two were nestled together in the same bed, Rei Ayanami burying her head in Shinji Ikari's chest. Even the setting sun's glow couldn't separate them. Asuka, watching silently through the crack in the door, tried to look away, but her gaze remained fixed on him.

The contours of the undulating fabric inside the bedding spark countless imaginations.

Asuka reached up and touched her hair, a habitual gesture for many, meant to conceal something. It wasn't weakness, nor was it anger; she was simply a little weak and tired.

The long, narrow corridor seemed to exert a heavy pressure. Asuka suddenly stood up and removed the red tie around her neck, the same one worn by Rei Ayanami. She stretched in the draft, the cold wind raising goosebumps on her skin.

Could it be just wishful thinking on her part? Asuka wondered. She recalled the time they fought the Fish Angels underwater. When she thought all hope was lost, Shinji Ikari easily took control of Unit-02. The experience was completely different from piloting Unit-02 herself. She could feel a powerful, inexplicable force surrounding her, completely enveloping her. Shinji's aura during the fight against the Angels was entirely different from his usual gentle demeanor; it was cruel and ruthless. Yet, it possessed a charm unlike anyone else's.

I might have fallen for him back then, or even earlier.

But sometimes I really feel like I'm being dramatic, and maybe the other person doesn't even have those thoughts.

Asuka turned and left, heading towards the entrance hall.

She staggered out of the room, instinctively changing into sandals and heading into the hallway. Her mind was a jumble of thoughts, yet also a complete blank; she couldn't organize her thoughts logically, until a familiar voice rang in her ears.

"Hmm, Ah Xiang. Are you going out?"

Hikaru, holding a book in her arms, stood in front of her. Looking at her friend who seemed a little dazed, she asked with concern, "You look terrible. You seem so listless. Did you not get enough rest?"

"I...I...I should be alright, right?" Asuka mechanically moved her mouth, looking at her friend standing in front of her, and only then did reason return to her mind. At this moment, her face was flushed red, and she realized what she had just done.

He shamelessly did that kind of thing at the door, and he even finished earlier than usual, even earlier than that top student!

However, Hikari Toki did not suspect anything about Asuka's unusual state. She took out three notebooks from her handbag. She had been asked by the teacher to review the lessons for these three eligible students.

“You’ve all been absent from class these past few days, so Mr. Yamanaka asked me to bring you your notebooks. This one is my class notes. This one is Tensuke’s, and this one with the blue cover is Mayumi Yamagishi’s…” “Tensuke, that’s that idiot’s ex-girlfriend, right?” Asuka suddenly said.

"Ah, yes." Hikaru Toki hesitated for a moment, but still answered honestly.

"It's been months since you broke up, and you still can't forget her," Asuka couldn't help but say sarcastically.

Shinji Ikari had many ex-girlfriends, and Asuka couldn't possibly remember them all clearly, but she still had some impression of Tensei, because she was Shinji's current girlfriend when she transferred to Tokyo Third Municipal Junior High School.

Asuka's views on Shinji Ikari's ex-girlfriends are quite common. She might have a slight grudge, but she won't care too much. Because in her mind, she is the one who is truly worthy of him. Although his ex-girlfriends, who are old enough to play soccer, are a little disgusting, on the bright side, they are just the "losers" who make up for her. Asuka has always been very magnanimous towards the "flowers and weeds" who make up for her.

So even though she had a name that looked remarkably like someone else, Kirishima Mana didn't take it too seriously. The reason she was being so rude today was entirely due to—

Rei Ayanami

She is different.

More than one person has said that Asuka is a girl who is too self-centered, cares too much about whether others like her or how much they like her, and everything revolves around her.

Actually, it's because she's very scared. She always hopes that the person who will eventually be with her in her life will appear when she needs him most, and will not disappear or betray her. He will be like a harbor that can accommodate her, allowing her to be silly or daydream occasionally.

In truth, she had never been an optimistic person; she merely feigned an overbearing and cheerful demeanor. Deep down, she had a vague feeling that something terrible was waiting for her in the future, something she couldn't escape. She just hoped that every time she looked back, that person would be by her side.

She had initially thought that person would be the idiot Shinji, and she hoped that person would be the idiot Shinji.

Sometimes she felt that she was too sharp-tongued, willful and unreasonable, but that's just who she is, so it's no wonder that Shinji Ikari didn't want to be in a relationship with her.

Thinking back on it now, Asuka felt increasingly distressed. "Class notes, right? Thank you, just give them to me." Asuka turned and picked up the three notebooks, then headed towards the elevator.

"It's not enough to just read books, Kaori! Asuka-san! Wait a minute!"

Hikari was taken aback. She had originally wanted to talk to Shinji Ikari about something, but seeing Asuka's condition, she followed him with some concern.

Asuka strode briskly down to the convenience store at the elevator entrance and bought a string of firecrackers. Then, carrying the firecrackers and her notebook, she returned to her room. She placed the notebook on the dining table, threw the firecrackers in, and lit the fuse.

Standing outside the door, Hikaru Toki stared in disbelief, listening to the crackling sounds of firecrackers inside, as if he were hallucinating.

— What happened? What happened? What happened?!

"Ah, what a joyful sound!" Asuka stretched and yawned as she walked out of the entrance hall, feeling refreshed.

"Xiangxiang, what's going on inside? What happened?" Hikaru grabbed Asuka's arm and shook her frantically. She was completely baffled by all of this.

Then Asuka grabbed her wrist and ran forward, "Forget about all that! Let's run! That idiot will definitely beat us up when he comes out!"

"Then why are you pulling me along?!" Hikaru screamed.

"What if they take their anger out on us? A man in that state, if disturbed, can really unleash his beastly nature!" Asuka, who was running ahead, said decisively.

"What exactly is going on?" Hikaru, being dragged along, was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. However, Asuka's worst fears didn't come true.

Shinji Ikari was exhausted; all he wanted was to rest.

As for Rei Ayanami, she was indeed startled, but she had a good mindset and didn't care at all.

Only Asuka, who felt she had disturbed their good time, was in high spirits and dragged Hikaru to the neighboring Second New Tokyo for a whole day of fun.

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Hakone, Central Dogmatic Subsidiary Area, Commander's Office.

"Next up is that strongest rejection-type apostle, right?" An aged male voice came from the first stone tablet symbolizing Chairman Kiru.

"The fourteenth Angel, Celul, is also the strongest Angel prophesied in the Outer Canon, and His appearance will trigger the awakening of Unit-01. The final chapter records that the near-Third Impact will occur on the Day of the Promise, and at that time, a new life beyond the laws of the world will be born, at the cost of the death of all old life forms," ​​the Fourth Stone continued.

"The fate described in the Dead Sea Scrolls has already gone astray."

"The body of a god is not yet fully completed; it is only a half-finished product. Can it really interrupt the awakening of Unit-01?"

"That child is very dangerous and must be handled with caution."

“We also have the Spear of Longylus, the invincible spear of destiny, which the Lord Almighty swears: ‘As I think, so it will happen; as I resolve, so it will stand.’ When He casts it, it will pierce through all obstacles.”

This is the Human Completion Committee, where these powerful figures who control the world are discussing things urgently and intensely, seemingly trying to bolster their inner confidence.

They were initially confident of victory, but as the appointed day approached, a sense of unease began to rise within them.

Could his prized Mark EVA truly interrupt Unit-01's awakening, even with Shinji Ikari's current stats piloting Unit-01? Theoretically, it should still be able to defeat it.

"Ikari. What do you think?" the fourth stone tablet asked the last member.

The lights in the darkened seats came on, illuminating Gendo Ikari's appearance. He stood with his hands clasped together below his nose, his face expressionless.

“I don’t think there’s any need to worry about that,” Gendo Ikari replied.

"Oh, how so?" the sixth stone tablet asked with great interest.

"The appointed day is recorded in the Dead Sea Scrolls, but we have now adopted the external texts as our legal code. The fate of the world has changed in the way we expected. The once unshakeable script in the Dead Sea Scrolls has been altered," Gendo Ikari replied calmly.

Hidden behind the stone tablet, members from all over the world shook their heads in unison. They had expected the other party to offer some profound insights, but instead, they uttered such vulgar words.

These words might attract attention outside, but this is the Human Completion Committee. Compared to Gendo Ikari, who has only read half a scroll, the other members of the Human Completion Committee, who have read all the Dead Sea Scrolls, know far more than Gendo Ikari.

Gendo Ikari's words were undoubtedly just nonsense.

"Compared to Shinji Ikari and Unit-01, we should focus on the upcoming strongest rejection-type Angel. Can it really awaken Shinji Ikari?" Although it was a question, Gendo Ikari's sarcastic tone gave an affirmative answer.

At this moment, all the members realized what was happening, and the tense atmosphere vanished, replaced by friendly laughter.

Indeed, the script has been rewritten. However, Unit-01 still has many rigorous steps to take to achieve awakening, including the strongest rejection-type Angel. Whether it can truly be called the strongest and bring enough pressure to Shinji Ikari, who is piloting Unit-01, remains to be seen.

If Shinji Ikari cannot be driven to the brink of despair, then there is no point in talking about awakening.

—Hakone, Ward 7, Staff Dormitory.

Shinji Ikari opened his eyes from his sleep, and even without looking at the clock on the wall, he knew it was 5:30.

His biological clock has always been very accurate.

Looking at the clock through the window in the sunlight, he saw that the hour hand indeed pointed to 5:30 in the morning, realizing that he had slept for almost twelve hours. He was covered in sweat, the sweat clinging to his skin like a sticky liquid from strenuous exercise, but he couldn't remember anything he had dreamed about.

After a night's rest, Shinji Ikari was no longer as weak and powerless as he had been the day before; he was full of energy and spirit.

But now, the smooth touch from his chest to his thighs made him stiffen. This fact of skin-to-skin contact brought back his memories.

Yes, he had fallen asleep in Rei Ayanami's arms, but he remembered being clothed. Now, however, they were undoubtedly in a state of skin-to-skin contact. Even part of their bodies...

"No way," Shinji Ikari thought, trying hard to recall. All he could hear were faint sounds of firecrackers and a certain kind of joy. Shinji felt a sense of disorientation; could it be that his mind was rejecting some possibility, causing him to mistakenly replace that sound with firecrackers?

However, Shinji Ikari showed no panic. He simply hugged the delicate body in his arms tightly, wanting to hold her even closer.

"What would you like to eat this morning? I'll make you a vegetable salad and some rice noodles," Shinji Ikari asked softly.

Since it has already happened, so be it. Shinji Ikari isn't the kind of melancholy young boy who's easily disheartened. Although he didn't really want to hurt Rei, if something like this really happened, he wouldn't pretend to be the victim.

At this moment, you should show your manly demeanor.

Moreover, after actually having sex, Shinji Ikari was unsure whether he felt more relieved or happier.

From now on, he wouldn't have to struggle with this anymore and could fully enjoy the time he spent with Rei. Thinking of this, Shinji Ikari kissed her forehead with joy.

"Hmm, morning. Why eat Baoluo rice noodles? That kind of Chinese food isn't filling at all. How about two sandwiches and a bowl of oatmeal, with an extra sausage, and a steak at the end? That should be about right." The girl, or rather the woman, squirmed slightly in Shinji Ikari's arms, her voice muffled.

Shinji Ikari remained silent.

Shinji Ikari didn't know what he was feeling when he lifted the covers, and what came into view was Misato Katsuragi, who was still half asleep.

Silence is Cambridge this morning.

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Actually, I really wanted to recreate the Yosuga no Sora corridor. But after thinking about it carefully, while writing it would be fun, it wouldn't be conducive to the development of the subsequent plot, so I forcibly held back.

However, Yosuga no Sora still has a way to deal with things, and it doesn't affect the normal development of the subsequent plot.

139: Asuka's Personal Firearm

Shouldn't it be Li?

Shinji Ikari struggled to recall what had happened amidst the sounds of firecrackers and the intimate moments. How could such a large Rei in the bed, such a large Rei, have suddenly transformed into Misato Katsuragi?

It's not that Misato Katsuragi is bad, of course Katsuragi-san is great, it's just...

—Isn't it Rye? Isn't it Rye? Isn't it Rye!