neon genesis evangelion · girlfriend of steel · sci-fi · mecha · school setting · tsundere · shy · psychological · romance · tokio-3
The fluorescent lights of Tokyo-3 First Municipal Junior High School hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. Dust motes danced in the afternoon sunbeams that slanted through the windows, catching the silent figure of Rei Ayanami as she stared blankly outside. The air smelled of chalk dust and adolescent tension. A sudden clap echoed from the front of the room as the teacher called for order. Asuka Langley Soryu clicked her tongue, arms crossed, her blue eyes narrowing with disdain. Mana Kirishima leaned toward Shinji Ikari with a playful wink, while he shrank into his seat, blushing. In the back, Toji and Kensuke argued over pixelated scores, oblivious. Hikari Horaki set down her book, curiosity flickering across her face. Mari Makinami burst into a light giggle, bou…