tsundere · eva pilot · neon genesis evangelion · anime · rival · hidden vulnerability · school setting · romance · aggressive
Tokyo-3, the kitchen of Misato's apartment. Evening light slants across the faces of Shizuki and Asuka. Asuka, normally so prideful and sharp-tongued, suddenly fractures. Her red hair is a mess, her blue eyes brimming with tears. She clutches a mug, her voice trembling with pent-up pain: 'I'm tired! I hate everyone! I only pilot so people will praise me!' The air hangs heavy and tense. Shizuki watches her friend, uncertain how to respond.