Chapter 121 is expected

Hula......

"Sister Miri, we're here to take over."

The next morning, Shinji and Rei came to the hospital early in the morning, and when they walked into Asuka's ward, they saw Misato resting on the side of Asuka's bed.

"Ah, here you are, Shinji, Rei." Hearing Shinji's soft call, Misato also rubbed her eyes, which were already covered with dark circles, and reluctantly gave the two of them a gentle smile.

"Well, thank you for your hard work, Sister Misato." Shinji stepped forward and handed over the breakfast he had prepared in the morning.

"Hehe, thank you Shinji." Misato smiled with relief, took the breakfast, opened the lid of the lunch box, a bowl of white porridge exuded a faint fragrance, and a few side dishes also looked very appetizing. Leaving Asuka's bedside, the three of them walked out together, and outside the ward, Misato began to savor this rare breakfast. After two days of waiting, Misato only ate a boxed lunch. Looking at the way Misato dined, Shinji was a little distressed.

"Sister Miri, go back to rest after eating, you've been really tired for the past two days." Shinji reached out and ran the strands of Misato's forehead past hers.

"yes, I see." Without refuting it because of her age, Misato naturally accepted Shinji's care. "What about you? Are these two days okay? Misato asked rhetorically

"Well, it's not bad, by the way, how is Asuka now?" Shinji shook his head and skipped the topic about himself, but for Asuka, Misato only shook his head sadly and said that there was no progress.

"It's the second day, Shinji, let's talk to Asuka well." With a hint of sadness. Misato packed up the lunch box. Since Shinji is reluctant to mention his own affairs, Misato naturally won't ask too much. "Then, I'll go back first, and Asuka will be handed over to you."

"Ah, go back and get some rest, Misato-san." Shinji nodded.

"That. Shinji, you accompany Asuka first, and I'll send Misato-sama to it. Rei on the side also knew that Shinji needed some time at this time. So he took the initiative to send Misato out of the hospital.

"Rei, is Shinji okay for the past two days?" Walking out of Asuka's medical room, Misato immediately asks Rei a question. For two days, Misato did not return home for too many reasons. Before leaving, Shinji's decadent appearance in the hospital was the last thing Misato saw, although there was a lot of phone communication in between, but Misato knew Shinji very well. His character does not allow him to show his vulnerable side to others, even as an older sister. However, the appearance of Shinji that day, Misato was really relieved.

"Well, Shinji is in good shape." A very simple answer. For Misato, it's enough for everything.

"I'm sorry, Leigh, but I haven't been able to be with you for the past two days." Misato said ashamedly. "You've worked hard for the past two days. Because of Asuka's business, you have taken care of Shinji alone for so long......"

"Nope. Shinji has been calm for the past two days. Leigh explained. And, more time. Shinji is comforting me. ”

"Huh?"

"Because...... Because of the cause of the Asuka incident. We went to Dr. Akagi and figured something out. Something about me, so ......" A blush fluttered across Leigh's cheeks.

"That's no wonder." Misato was relieved, no wonder she hadn't heard anything from NERV in the past two days, otherwise with Shinji's character. Maybe they'll all hit the NERV command station because of Asuka's matter. "Anyway, it's good to see that you two are okay." A smile of relief tugged at the corners of Misato's mouth. "Alright, let's get it here. I'll have someone from NERV take me home later, Rei, Shinji hasn't said anything. But in fact, there is a lot of pressure on him, so you must be optimistic about him and don't let him act aggressively. At the entrance of the hospital, Misato instructed Rei.

"Well, I will." Rei nodded in response. "Then, I'll go back first, Sister Misato, you can rest well when you go home, Shinji left lunch and some sushi at home, Shinji said that the heat has been adjusted, Sister Misato, you just need to put lunch in the microwave and heat it for five minutes, and eat sushi for dinner."

"Uh, that stinky little ghost." Misato smiled helplessly. It's clear that he's the one who needs the most comfort from others.,But you can still take care of others meticulously.,The existence of Shinji is really incomprehensible.。

"Huh? Beautiful. Wait a minute. Just as she was thinking about Shinji's heartless smiling face, Misato noticed that there was something strange about Rei's body when she turned away, as if she didn't have the same sense of stability when she walked, but with a hint of vanity.

"What? Sister Misato? Leigh asked, turning around.

"Rei-chan ~ Have you been ...... with Shinji these two days" A hint of cunning hung on Misato's face.

"Huh?" Listening to Misato's words, Rei's cheeks instantly turned red.

"Ah~~Sure enough~" Misato looked at Rei with a red face as if she had discovered a new continent.

"You, what are you talking about, Sister Misato." Leigh said shyly. "I, I'll go back first." In the end, Rei was still unbeatable to Misato's gaze and fled the scene first.

"These two children ...... It's really grown up. Watching Rei leave, Misato also put away that playfulness and turned into relief. Perhaps, this is the reason why Shinji was able to calm down. No longer stopping, Misato turned and left the hospital, leaving behind a slightly confused back.

"Excuse me, is it Misato Katsuragi, the operational commander of the first technical section?" Misato had just called her subordinate and asked him to pick her up, but before she could take a few steps, two men in black suits stopped her way.

"Yes, you are?" Misato was confused, but she saw that both of them had NERV badges on their chests, so she should be able to tell if they were her own.

"Hello Katsuragi Sansa." The man in the suit greeted. "We are intelligence officers directly under the NERV headquarters. Here are two documents that you need to look through. ”

"Oh, good." Misato took the two file bags and opened them, and then, when she opened the first file bag. In those slightly tired eyes, there was an incredible glow in an instant. "This ...... It's true? ”

"Yes, it was approved by the commander himself." The man in the suit said coldly. "So. Katsuragi Sansa, please cooperate with our work. ”

“…… I know. Misato said with a frown. Immediately after that, the second one was opened. The disbelief instantly became trembling.

"This ...... How can this be! Is the commander crazy? ”

"Katsuragi Sansa, please pay attention to your words and deeds."

"......" Facing the words of the man in the suit, Misato was silent for a long time before slowly speaking. I know, but I'm not going to talk about it, it's up to you to do it. ”

"That's what we're supposed to do." See Misato compromise. The man in the suit also let go of the nervous posture just now. "So, for your safety, please let our people take you home."

"Hmph, indirect surveillance?" Misato said dismissively. "Let's go, then."

"This way, please."

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On the other side, after Rei and Misato leave, Shinji comes to Asuka's side. Looking at the girl sleeping quietly on the hospital bed, Shinji's heart was indescribably uncomfortable. The low, pitiful brainwaves on the device couldn't help but make Shinji's fists clench. Badiel invaded Asuka's brain, mostly because of himself, because of his special identity. While allowing all the apostles to invade the Headquarters, they had another purpose, to convince themselves to join them. That's why these apostles can't wait to communicate with themselves. Or evolve because of yourself. Quasi-perfect creatures begin to move towards the end.

Reaching out and gently brushing Asuka's smooth forehead, she kissed it gently. The girl in front of her seemed to be asleep as if she was quiet and comfortable, but the truth was cruel, because it would take about thirty hours. If Asuka still hasn't woken up, then maybe it's ...... for the rest of her life

"Ugh......" Shinji let out a long sigh. He tried to say something to Asuka. However, sit in front of Asuka. Shinji was speechless and didn't know how to speak. But why? Maybe he didn't know it himself.

"Shinji ......"

Looking back, Rei, who had taken Misato out of the hospital, had returned. Looking at Shinji's pained expression, Rei's heart was also a little uncomfortable. Shinji didn't speak, and Rei naturally didn't take the initiative to say anything. I just moved a chair and sat next to Shinji.

Tilt your head. Shinji saw Rei silently looking at him, a smile on the corner of his mouth, and reached out to hold Rei's small hand, and the other hand also held Asuka. The three of them don't actually need to say anything when they are together, they have such a silent tacit understanding. Enough is enough.

Hula......

The brief warmth was broken by the sound of the door. When I turned around, I saw two men in black suits walking in.

"Mr. Shinji Ikari, the pilot of the first plane?" The man in the suit was the first to speak.

"It's me, what's wrong?" Turning his head and looking at the two men in suits, Shinji said with some displeasure.

"By order of the commander-in-chief of NERV, Gento Ikari, Shinji Ikari, the pilot of the first aircraft, was dismissed and investigated for destroying the dummy.system and its core system without permission. Effective immediately. ”

"Hahaha!" Hearing the words of the man in the suit, Shinji burst out laughing. "Well, I'm not going to drive anymore anyway. Just what the doctor ordered! ”

"Well, excuse me." Seeing Shinji accept it so happily, the man in the suit also breathed a sigh of relief. Hurriedly put on a respectful look and retreated from here. After all, Shinji's horror had already spread in their intelligence department.

"Shinji ......" After the man in black left, Rei looked at Shinji with some concern.

"It's okay, Leigh. This was to be expected. Shinji said coldly. If I don't go, something will drive in my place. And Europe is not going to sit idly by. ”

"Europe?"

"Ahh Shinji responded. "I don't want to worry about so many things now, I just want to stay with Asuka until she regains consciousness. It's as simple as that. ”

“…… Kindness. After some thought, Leigh nodded slightly.

"Li, there's something I want to tell you first." Shinji smiled lightly when he saw Rei agreeing with his words.

"Huh?"

"That's ......" Shinji whispered a few words in Rei's ear.

"Huh?!" Listening to Shinji's words, Rei's cheeks instantly burned red.

"How? May I? ”

"Hmm......" Rei nodded a little reluctantly.

"Well, that's good." Shinji was relieved. "Next, let's look forward to Asuka's awakening together."

"Uh-huh......" (To be continued......)