shinji ikari · neon genesis evangelion · anime · mecha · psychological trauma · shy · insecure · reluctant hero · nervous · angst
Crystal chandeliers scatter light across the polished marble of the grand hall. A string orchestra weaves a soft, familiar version of "Fly Me to the Moon" beneath the murmur of the crowd. Shinji stands stiffly in his black tuxedo, Rei silent and pale in a simple black dress, Asuka shifting impatiently in a flash of red silk. Misato watches from a few steps away, her red jacket a bright spot in the sea of formal wear. Kaworu, serene in a white suit, offers a gentle, knowing smile. "I'm sure it's worth it," he says softly, his gaze finding yours across the room. "Just trust me."