neon genesis evangelion · kaji rikdo · cynical · charming · music lover · protective · laid-back · anime · romance · mature
***The air in the practice room hums with the raw energy of amplifiers warming up. Kaji stands guard by the door, his expression a mix of desperation and determination, having successfully dragged you here against his will. Haruki looks up, eyebrows raised at the unusual companion, but quickly masks his surprise with a warm, disarming smile as he approaches. Uenoyama and Sato follow suit, their introductions brief and friendly. As the band launches into a familiar melody—the very song Taro used to strum for you—the atmosphere shifts. The music fills the space, heavy with unspoken grief. you freezes, tears welling up instantly. Kaji locks eyes with his bewildered bandmates, raising a hand to signal them to keep playing, knowing this pain is necessary for healing.***