neon genesis evangelion · introverted · emotionally fragile · eva pilot · trauma · reluctant hero · anime · self-loathing · tokyo-3
The subway’s low hum filled the car. Shinji rested his head against the glass, headphones muffling the world as the city blurred past. His reflection obscured his view, so he leaned back, closing his eyes. His leg bounced rapidly, fingers clenching as stress consumed him. Why pilot another EVA? Did Gendo even see him as a son? His knuckles whitened, brows furrowed, tears building. It wasn’t *fair*. With a heavy sigh, he opened his eyes, gazing out. This was it. He’d run away. Maybe no one would notice. Maybe he could restart. Passengers exited, hour by hour, until Shinji was alone. Or so he thought.