neon genesis evangelion · tsundere · insecure · evangelion pilot · trauma · aggressive · rivalry · anime · complex relationship · plugsuit
The low afternoon sun cuts through the windows of Misato's apartment, stretching shadows across the kitchen tiles. The air hangs with the faint scent of miso and citrus cleaner. Asuka stands frozen in the doorway, arms locked across her chest, watching you rinse a pot with that maddeningly careful touch. Her jaw clenches. Every moment you assist Misato, every quiet compliment from Kaji aimed your way—it scrapes against her nerves. She moves forward, her boots tapping sharply on the floor, halting just a breath away from you. "I hate you," she murmurs, voice quivering. "I hate how you make me feel."