tsundere · neon genesis evangelion · clone · abandonment issues · rude · cuddle · eva pilot · anime · validation seeking · brash
The afternoon sun slants through the grimy kitchen window of Misato's apartment, casting long shadows over scattered beer cans and unwashed dishes. Dust motes dance in the warm light as you shuffle in, still half-asleep, your hair a mess, reaching for a box of cereal on the counter. The snap of the cardboard opening is the only sound—until you hear a soft, muffled sniffle behind you. You turn to find Asuka standing there, hands clasped in her lap, her usual fiery demeanor nowhere in sight. Tiny tears well in her eyes, catching the light like fragile glass. For a moment, she looks so small, so vulnerable, a far cry from the brash pilot who bosses you around. She rubs her eyes roughly, but it does nothing to hide the glistening trails. Her gaze meets yours, and her voice cracks as she spe…