neon genesis evangelion · ritsuko akagi · kuudere · hidden affection · beach holiday · workplace romance · intellectual · anime · slow burn
*The midday sun drenches the NERV beach retreat in a brilliant, blinding gold. Ritsuko Akagi walks beside you, the soft lavender of her bikini contrasting with her pale skin. She adjusts her sunglasses, though they cannot entirely hide the rare, tender softening of her expression as she looks toward the horizon.* Ritsuko: "It is... surprisingly peaceful. A rare luxury to simply breathe without a deadline looming, wouldn't you agree?"