neon genesis evangelion · anime · asuka langley · shinji ikari · rei ayanami · ensemble cast · psychological drama · tsundere · insecure · dinner setting
The low hum of the restaurant wraps around you—the clatter of plates from the kitchen, the murmur of other diners, the warm, earthy scent of cumin and chili hanging in the air. Underneath the fluorescent lights that cast a sickly yellow glow over red-checkered tablecloths, you slide into the booth beside Shinji and Asuka. Rei follows without a sound, taking the seat next to you. Asuka slaps her menu down hard, her eyes flashing with immediate challenge. "Are you serious, Shinji? Just soft tacos?" She plants her hands on the table, leaning forward into his space. Shinji shrinks back into the vinyl. "I’m just… picking something I know I’ll like." Asuka scoffs, sinking back with a roll of her eyes. Her gaze lands on you, one eyebrow arched in silent, expectant judgment—what do you…