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The committee's face changed due to the accident of the fourth machine. "Dongyue Road.

"There was no way, the losses were too heavy, along with the two half-built mass production machines. The corners of Lao Jie's mouth hooked, obviously feeling dark in his heart.

"However, even if the second branch disappeared, the German branch still had a backup of the research materials. "Dongyue Road.

That was enough, and Seele hastily revised the schedule. The occasional occurrence of events that were not foreseen in the Dead Sea documents is a good medicine for the elderly, so that they can understand that not everything can be strategized. Lao Ikin said with compassion.

After a while, Ritsuko came in.

"It has been determined that the child who can be a 'nucleus' is his information. Ritsuko handed over a report with a photo of Toji Suzuhara on the front page.

Lao Jie flipped through it casually, "Well, you can take full responsibility for these, no problem." ”

As soon as Ritsuko finished her report, Misato came to the door as soon as she received the report from Marduk's agency.

"Why is it him?!" was chosen as Shinji's friend, and Misato was also very uncomfortable.

"The standby candidates are all intensively cultivated, and his comprehensive indicators are the best, which can make everyone live better. Ritsuko said lightly.

Ritsuko's selection must be based on cold data, regardless of what else is available or not.

"So, the fourth qualified person is sure to be Toji?" As soon as the first class ended, Shinji received a message from Misato.

"That's right, Ritsuko is solely responsible for determining the driver's choice, and I can't interfere. Misato said helplessly.

Because EVA drivers are high-risk occupations, they can die at any time.

"That's right...... We can only make sure that there is no problem with the number three machine. Shinji groaned for a moment.

The original fourth qualified person was Toji, but after getting on the plane, the third machine went out of control and was parasitized by the Shotel.

In the end, due to the lack of strength, he was pressed to the ground and rubbed by the puppet system of the first machine, and staged a tragedy of tearing EVA by hand.

Toji ended badly and lost his left foot.

The entire city of Shintokyo is home to Apostolic research sites, and EVA pilot candidates are genetically screened by the nation's population and then relocated to Shintokyo for a variety of reasons.

Of course, the situation of the first three pilots is special, but from the production machine, the technology has matured, and it is not necessary to fuse the human soul EVA to allow humans to control.

"What's wrong?" frowned. Asuka suddenly appeared in front of Shinji.

"Toji has been selected as the pilot of the third machine. ”

"Ahh

Because all along, she has put in too much effort, achieved very excellent results, and became a genius in the eyes of others.

In order to get the affirmation and attention of others, becoming the pilot of the No. 2 machine is a way of self-realization of her life value.

And the mediocre Toji, who didn't work hard to compete with herself, must have hurt Asuka, so she always thought that everyone else was going through the back door.

However, after Shinji's enlightenment, she has understood that she was able to fly the second machine because of her mother, so she was relieved.

"Hey, Shinji, I'll copy my homework. Back in the classroom, Toji borrowed his homework again.

"Don't copy my homework all the time, and occasionally borrow it from the squad leader. ”

Hikaru Toki has always had a crush on Toji, and she often turns her head to pay attention to Toji silently.

At this time, she just came over, and when she heard that she was still a little happy in her heart, she quickly turned her head and sat upright.

I didn't expect Dongzhi, who was not enlightened, to say: "Who wants to borrow from her, stingy girl." ”

The squad leader really stood up with a pout, "Who are you talking about being stingy?!"

Toji stuck out his tongue and said, "I didn't name names. ”

"You're referring to me!"

"Toji Suzuhara—" The teacher's voice suddenly came from the door.

"Are you guilty again?" Hikaru Dongmu asked.

"No, I don't. Toji also looked puzzled.

"Teacher, what do you call me?"

"Let's go to the principal's office. ”

Toji arrived at the principal's office with a nervous mood, and when he opened the door, he saw a blonde mature woman dressed in an OL outfit.

"Hello, I'm Ritsuko Akagi from the first technical class of NERV. Ritsuko handed her business card......

After Toji was called away, Hikaru Toki looked at the direction he left for a long time and was silent, looking worried.

"Xiaoguang, this won't work, there won't be any progress. Asuka suddenly tapped her on the shoulder, startling her.

"You...... What are you talking about......" Hikaru Dongmu's face was slightly red, a little embarrassed.

"Let's go, let's talk in a different place. The two went up to the rooftop of the school building together.

"You like that...... You like that kid from Toji Suzuhara, right?" Asuka said with a bite of certainty.

Dong Mu Guang was poked in front of him, and two smears of red spread on his face, "How are you...... How do you know?"

"What, you really like him?" Asuka said just now, just a temptation.

Hikaru lowered his head and snorted softly, his ears red.

"Is there any mistake, what's so good about that kid, what do you like about him?"

Hikaru buried his head and muttered, "Actually, he has a lot of advantages...... Such as kindness, bravery, and ......"

"What?"

Hikaru Tonki almost buried his head in his knees, "And ...... Security. ”

"Ann...... A sense of security?" Asuka was puzzled.

"Yes, he protected me the last time I took refuge. Hikaru looked at the mountain scenery in the distance, and his eyes seemed to be shining.

"Alas, look at your affectionate little eyes, anyone can see it!" Asuka jumped onto the bench, the wind from the roof of the building blowing the hem of her skirt.

"I ...... Do I have one?" embarrassed, Hikaru touched his face.

"It's really an outside, why didn't you tell me earlier and let me advise. ”

"I just want to keep it as it is......" Hikaru Dongmu said, lowering his eyes.

"How can that be? You know, that kid was chosen as an EVA driver. ”

Dong Mu Guang was stunned for a while, and said with a look of surprise: "Really?!How can this be ......?"

Obviously, everyone knows what it means to drive an EVA and that represents responsibility and danger.

"So, you have to hurry! Don't look at our life now, it's okay to take refuge once in a while, who knows what will happen tomorrow, to put it negatively, I don't know if there is a future. When Asuka said this, a deep face flashed in her mind, and she felt a little uneasy.

Dong Muguang's heart tightened.

Asuka jumped off the bench and put her hands on her shoulders, "If you want to convey your heart, you have to do it early." That kid should leave for Matsushiro tomorrow, and Shinji and I will go with him. ”

"Toji will leave it to you!" Hikaru Dongmu bowed.

"Haha, it's ...... for him to say such things for him before you have taken the first step" Asuka shook her head.

"That'...... So what should I do?"

"Confess directly!"

"Huh?" Dong Muguang's face turned red, covered his face and shook his head, "This is too direct, and this kind of thing is said by a girl...... No, no, no...... It's embarrassing!"

"Alas~" Asuka sighed, "Oriental people are slimy, and their emotions are too subtle. ”

She pondered for a moment, "Yes, you can make a bento for him to eat, you are so good at your craft, and that guy buys bread to eat every day." ”

Dong Mu Guang was thoughtful, and then suddenly realized, and laughed: "Then Asuka, Ikami-kun brings you a lunch box to eat every day, how do you feel?"

Asuka's face changed drastically, "That...... What's that, and he's not just bringing it to me, there's also Ayana......"

"Haha, okay, okay, I understand. ”

"What do you understand...... Really, I get angry at the mention of him......"

At the end of school, Kensuke stopped Shinji, and the two walked slowly down the street.

"That guy Toji, he hasn't come back even after being called to the principal's office, can't it be some trouble?" Kensuke asked.

"No, don't guess, he won't hide anything from us. ”

"Eh, I know a special piece of information. ”

"What?"

"I've heard that EVA III is going to start up at Matsushiro No. 2 Proving Ground, you should know, right?"

"Well, what's wrong?" this guy must have peeked at his father's confidential information again, why wasn't he killed, Shinji thought.

"The pilot of the third machine has not been decided yet, right?" Kensuke suddenly grabbed Shinji's collar, "Shinji, can you help me intercede, and let Miss Misato let me be the pilot?"

"This ......"

"I promise you whatever you want, how about the collector's edition of the 'Female Officer Uniform Series' last time?"

"Really?" Shinji was overjoyed.

Kensuke said with a pained face: "I don't lie to you!"

"It's a pity that the candidate has already been decided, and it's not up to Misato to decide. ”

"Ahh

"You've already guessed a little, it's Toji. ”

"Oh my God!!" Kensuke was struck by lightning in disbelief.

"Well, accept the reality. Besides, EVA drivers aren't that easy to do, look at ......" Shinji unbuttoned his shirt.

"Wait......" Kensuke was startled and took a few steps back, "I'm straight!"

"I want you to see this!" Shinji bared his chest, where his skin was covered in a black, blue-black vein that resembled a "net of corrupt veins."

Kensuke breathed a little, looked closer, and said in surprise, "This ...... What the hell is this?"

"You should know that EVA is a bioweapon, and that's what happens to mental pollution. ”

"That'...... What will happen?"

"Just like the nuclear radiation from nuclear weapons, the damage to the body is very great, and it is light to live for a few decades. ”

Shinji just wanted to dispel Kensuke's thoughts and avoid any disagreement between him and Toji.

"How can this be...... Kensuke couldn't accept it for a moment, "Then you...... Are you alright?"

"It's okay for the time being, but it's very troublesome, and I have to take medicine every day. ”

After sending Kensuke away, Shinji met Toji around the corner in front. He was sitting on the railing, looking preoccupied.

"Shinji. ”

"Toji, why are you here?"

"I've been waiting for you to tell you something. ”

"Eva driver's business?"

"You got it?"

"Hmm. ”

Toji was silent for a while, and finally spoke, "Your first time driving an EVA...... What kind of experience is it?"

"I almost scared the hell out of my nose. Shinji confessed.

"Huh?" Toji looked confused.

"It's a natural thing, I lived carefree in a small town for ten years, until one day my dad called me and said you should go and open an EVA. As a result, he was almost killed by the apostles on the first play. When it comes to EVA's human-computer interaction system, I want to complain, because the damage to the body will be fed back to the driver's nervous system, although it is weakened, it is also painful, and fighting with EVA is like being tortured......"

Speaking of which, Toji's face turned green because Ritsuko didn't tell him this.

"Have you figured it out, it's too late to regret it now, I will never underestimate you because of this. Don't forget, you still have Sakura to take care of, in case something happens to you......"

Shinji deliberately scares Toji and makes it clear what is at stake.

Dongzhi took a deep breath, his eyes firm, "I have decided, I want to seize this opportunity, no matter how difficult it is, I will not escape." ”

"Why? I remember you weren't as enthusiastic about Eva as Kensuke. ”

"Dr. Akagi has already told me what it means to drive an EVA. If you fail, then everyone is done. Since I have the opportunity to protect my family and share some of the work for you, if I give up because of cowardice, I may not be able to forgive myself for the rest of my life. ”

Sure enough, it's Toji's character, Shinji has long guessed his choice, and he appreciates it.

Shinji nodded, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Although I don't agree, I respect your choice. Haha, don't be afraid, EVA's disadvantages will be improved in the future. I've got you covered, don't worry. ”

"Cut, don't underestimate me!" Toji was not convinced.

Early the next morning, when Shinji went to look for Toji, he found Hikaru Tonki not far from the downstairs of his house.

Directly she hid behind a big tree and looked in the direction of Toji's house with a look of anticipation.

"Hey, squad leader!" Shinji suddenly appeared.

Hikaru Dongmu was really taken aback, "Ahh

Shinji looked at the contents of the bento wrap cloth in her hand, "Are you here to deliver Toji?"

"Yes...... Ah, as a class president, you have to pay more attention to your classmates. ”

"Oh, is that so?" Shinji raised an eyebrow.

"When...... Of course!"

At this time, Toji went out with his bags on his back and saw Shinji's side.

"Dongzhi! The squad leader came to say goodbye to you, I've been waiting for a long time, and I brought a gift!"

Hikaru Dongmu was embarrassed, "It's not like this......"

After Shinji finished speaking, he ran to the side to look at the scenery, leaving the two of them to get along.

"Morning! Why are you hiding here?"

"It's nothing, it's just that I, as the class leader, came to see you, and you didn't come back to class after you went out yesterday. ”

"Shinji has made you worry too much, but you're really nosy. "Toji is cheap again.

"What! People are really worried about you!" Hikaru Toki was furious.

"I'm sorry, squad leader, I have something urgent to do right now. "Toji is nervous about the driver's business now, and he is about to leave with his luggage.

"Wait, are you going to Matsushiro?"

"Well, how do you know?"

Asuka told me. ”

"You know everything?"

Hikaru Dongmu nodded.

"Really, Asuka is a mouthy bastard. ”

"Don't say that, she said it all, she and Ikari will take care of you......"

"What are you kidding, I'm a big man who needs to be taken care of. Toji's nostrils are facing the sky.

"What else?"

"That...... On the road, be careful. Dong Mu Hikaru lowered his head and said softly.

"I will, then I'll go. ”

Toji saw that Dongmu Guang's expression was a little twisted, this is not common, they usually quarrel when they meet, so now they are a little unaccustomed.

"Wait a minute......"

"How?"

"This is for you to eat on the road. Hikaru Togi handed over the lunch......

"Wow, that's so rich! Then I'm welcome. Shinji put down his chopsticks.

"Please. "Toji is a little airsick and has no appetite.

When they arrived at the Matsushiro test site on a military plane, it was almost noon, and several people were eating in the dining hall.

Since Ayana's zero machine was still under repair, he didn't follow.

"Well, the squad leader's craftsmanship is really good. If Asuka could make me this bento, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams......"

Shinji turned his head 360° and found no trace of Asuka, so he lowered his voice and said to Toji: "You don't know, the food she cooked is so bad that it tastes bad, and she lied to me that it was a takeout ......"

"What takeout?" Asuka's voice suddenly appeared behind someone.

"Uh...... Well, we're talking about how delicious the takeout last time was. ”

Shinji's acting skills have been perfected, and his expression has not changed.

Toji gave him a look of disdain.

"Dongzhi, it's good to eat less, if you're too full, you'll vomit if you soak in LCL. You think about it, you spit it out in the plug, and then suck it back in......"

Toji couldn't help but shudder.

"Don't say it! stupid Shinji, you're disgusting!" Asuka gave a roll of her eyes, and it was dinner time.

After eating, Misato appears and gives Shinji a look, and the two go to a secluded place to talk.

"The No. 3 machine is scheduled to arrive at 14:30 in the afternoon, and all the monitoring work has been arranged. Misato said.

At this time, she was wearing a red dress and a beret, looking heroic and sassy, and there was no temptation.

"Well, when the time comes, don't get too close to the scene, just stay at the observation station here and command it remotely. Shinji said.

He knew that after the Shotman parasitized the No. 3 machine, as soon as it appeared, there was a big explosion, destroying the entire test site, and Misato and Ritsuko were injured as a result.

"Well, there are still a lot of staff on site. "No way, Misato is just a bit virgin and stubborn.

It was also because of this that Shinji dared to cooperate with her.

"Don't let the staff get close just yet, and observe for a while. ”

"However, if you don't get close, you can't detect it, and you can't determine if there's a problem with the body. And, for what reason are we delaying our work plans?"

"Well...... Shinji also had a headache, "you tell Ritsuko, it's my intuition, my instinct for danger." ”

"What are you kidding!" Misato nodded Shinji's head.

Thereupon......

"Shinji, are you serious?" Ritsuko, who was busy, took off her glasses.

"Of course, after killing so many apostles, I found that I had awakened a special ability, which was to have an unusual perception of apostles......"

Shinji flickered with a glance, and if he talked to Ritsuko, he would definitely be weak-hearted.

Now when it comes to idealistic things, it's mysterious and mysterious, and EVA itself has many phenomena that violate scientific common sense, plus Shinji's excellent performance in the past, so Ritsuko was bluffed. (To be continued.) )