Chapter sixty-nine after that

"That's it, hehe, I don't even feel it, I don't know it's been a day's sleep." After Asuka explained, Shinji's gaze shifted from Shinji to the ceiling.

Just now, Shinji briefly explained what happened after he fainted from Asuka even with a lesson. It turned out that after he fainted, he was sent back by two people, Misato and Asuka. After arriving at Nerv's hospital, Shinji was sent directly to the emergency room, and after several hours of treatment, Shinji was sent to the current observation room covered in bandages. And he slept for a day and a night.

"Asuka, have you been here to watch over me all along?" Relieving his mind slightly, Shinji asked sideways to Asuka, who was still wearing a fiery red battle suit.

"I didn't ...... No...... How can it be! I'm not Ayana, how can I be guarding you all the time. Hearing Shinji's question, Asuka's face turned red. Be...... It's me who agreed with Ayanami to change shifts and watch you. Misato is going to get busy with work, and Ayanami has been here since she knew you were injured. I was afraid that Ayanami would be too tired, so I switched shifts with her. Don't think too much about it, your Ayanami is the one who worries you the most. ”

"Uh...... I just asked, you don't answer like that, do you? Listening to Asuka Hula Hula's explanation, a faint smile appeared on Shinji's lips. Even though his face hurts. "Then again...... Are you really not worried about me? Shinji's smile brought a hint of cunning.

"How...... How can it be! Asuka shouted loudly. Who would worry about you, it's all your own trouble, if you hadn't jumped into the magma by your own initiative, how could you be so seriously injured! Why didn't you listen to Misato's order and throw me the combat knife? Do you think I'm going to lose to that stupid apostle? I'm enough for a fight like that. You just have to stand on the shore and watch ......."

"Asuka." A soft call interrupted the girl's words. Shinji looked at Asuka who was still wearing a battle uniform next to him with a touch of tenderness. "Thank you, Asuka. And also...... I'm sorry, but I'll make up for a hot spring trip when I'm healed. Although Shinji's face was strained, his eyes were not polluted in the slightest.

Looking at Shinji's apologetic and tender eyes, Asuka was stunned. Before Shinji woke up, she had imagined every word Shinji said to herself, from the giggling apology, to the helpless coping, and even the plot where she quarreled with herself because of anger, she thought of countermeasures, but ...... She didn't think that Shinji would give herself such an answer. For a moment, she didn't know how to answer Shinji, and the two of them looked at each other quietly. Until the door to the ward was opened by another girl.

Hula.

The door opened, and Rei, dressed in white and blue over-the-knee jeans, made Asuka tremble slightly when the door opened, and then hurriedly sat down in her chair.

"Shinji, are you awake? Feeling better? Walking into the room, Rei's soft voice reached Shinji's ears, and although the voice was soft and flat, the words were full of worry and concern.

"Well, it's okay already, thank you Li." Shinji also broke away from the brief embarrassment just now, and put on the smiling face of the sunny past, although his face was not very sunny now.

"Well, that's good." A hint of tenderness and reassurance flashed in Rei's eyes, and then she slowly said to Asuka. "Thank you Asuka, I'll leave it to me."

"Ah, well, okay." Asuka replied hurriedly. "Now, stupid Shinji, I'll go back first, you have to rest well, as the price for me to take care of you, and I'll take us to the hot springs when you're healed." Asuka said as she walked towards the door. After passing by Li, the girl stood still, turned her head again to look at the young man lying on the hospital bed, and muttered softly in a voice that only she could hear. "It's agreed."

Although no one heard it, but through guò lips, Shinji understood Asuka's language, and watching the girl's departure, Shinji's heart rippled again.

"Shinji, did you call a doctor to check it out when you woke up?" The room became quiet again, and Rei sat down in the chair that Asuka had just received and spoke lightly.

"Not yet, I just woke up." Shinji reached out and took the girl's hand, placing it in his bandaged hand and kneading it gently.

"Then, I'll call a doctor for you."

"No, wait a little longer." Shinji made a mistake and motioned for the girl to sit on the hospital bed. "I want to be quiet for a while." Rei didn't object to Shinji, but sat on the bed according to Shinji's wishes, and the weak and boneless little hand was held by Shinji, making Rei's cheeks slightly hot.

Rei...... Shinji looked at the girl. You said...... If. I mean if. Shinji squirmed. What if one day, I changed...... Are you still liking me? ”

"Huh?" The girl was surprised.

"Sorry...... I don't know why I ask such a question. Shinji saw the girl's appearance and hurriedly spoke to redeem it.

"......" The girl saw Shinji's confused appearance and whispered lightly. Because of Asuka? ”

"Huh?"

"Is it because of the kimono thing? You explained to her? ”

"Ahh No, not yet. Shinji's face flushed slightly. I just haven't figured out how to explain it to her. That one...... If you can, Liz, answer my question first. The flush on Shinji's face slowly faded. Asked with a slight sternness.

"Asuka...... Do you like her? Shinji? ”

"......" Shinji didn't answer Rei's words. Instead, he pulled the girl into his arms and told the girl his answer with his body language.

Suddenly pulled into Shinji's arms, Rei didn't exclaim, just blushed and slightly adjusted her lying posture next to Shinji, and then approached Shinji's chest.

"Actually...... At first, I just saw Asuka as another person I knew. After a moment of silence, Shinji's eyes were full of remembrance, and he slowly narrated to the person in his arms. It was a person I will never forget in my life, when I was a child, she was the one who gave me a sense of home, and when I fell into darkness, it was her name that kept comforting me, telling me that I was not a puppet at the mercy of others. But...... She died a long time ago. There was a grief in Shinji's eyes. Feeling Shinji's affection xù fluctuations, Rei tightened her arms around Shinji, and her whole delicate body was attached to Shinji's body without hesitation.

Shinji hugged the girl lightly, and the corners of his mouth crossed with a hint of emotion. "After that, I came here, and then I met you, Rei Ayana. Another one who opened my heart. I thought I could live like this forever. But...... Asuka's appearance disturbed my heart again. From the first time I saw her, to being able to face her correctly in the middle. And then to the confusion of the present. Beautiful...... Am I bad? Shinji smiled self-deprecatingly. Maybe he doesn't deserve to hold this gentle girl in his arms now.

"Actually...... I don't understand any of that either. Rei's beautiful eyes closed slightly, and she rubbed slightly in Shinji's arms. I don't know what you're worried about. I don't know why you say you're bad. I only know that now leaning on your arms, I can still feel the warmth. That's enough for me. ”

"Rei......" Shinji looked down at the girl in his arms. From the initial coldness to the current tenderness, Shinji has always seen this qiē in his eyes. During the time she spent with Leigh, Leigh never contradicted any of her decisions. Every time she needs help the most, Liz will always be the first to appear by her side. Life has a confidant, what more can a husband ask for?

"Thank you, Leigh. Thank you so much......" Without too many words, Shinji tightly embraced Rei's Jiao in his arms.

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Boom!

"Wow! Sister Misato, who hurts, light it up. ”

Two days later, Shinji swaggered out of the hospital, in fact, Shinji was not seriously injured, and the main reason for the coma was the excessive consumption of mental power caused by the long-term use of A.Tfield localization. So, after a long night's sleep in the hospital, I recuperated for two more days. He was already ready to go home, and of course, he still had a lot of OK on his face.

Back to his own cosy cottage. Before she could speak, Misato's pink fist landed on Shinji's head as promised.

"You stinky little ghost! Who wants you to jump so recklessly! "Boom!

"Why don't you listen to my orders again, what do you do with me as a commander!" Boom!

"Because of your recklessness, the first machine was damaged again, and even I was scolded!" Boom!

As soon as he entered the door, Misato's scolding made a string of sugar gourds instantly rise on Shinji's head. It's no wonder that even Shinji feels a little embarrassed to ignore Misato's orders many times.

"You stinky little ghost. Do you know ......?"

"Sister Misato." Shinji interrupted Misato's lesson, rubbed his index finger against his nose, and grinned apologetically. "Hee-hee, I'm sorry Sister Misato, not next time."

"......" Misato saw Shinji's grinning appearance, and the momentum just now dissipated in an instant.

"Bastard imp. Why can't I be angry with you at all......" Misato smiled bitterly as she looked at Shinji with a face full of ok tension. Actually, she knows it herself. If Shinji hadn't jumped at that time, it wouldn't have been the second machine. Maybe even he will be crushed by the bombers in the sky with N2 mines. And that's not all. If Shinji and Asuka hadn't teamed up to eliminate the Apostles, it would have been hard for her to imagine if an event similar to the second shock would have happened again.

"Forget it, as compensation for not obeying my orders, you will take us on a hot spring trip and a luxurious meal in a few days as an apology, do you hear?" Misato reached out and stroked Shinji's cheek and said sweetly.

"Yes. Be. I'll apologize. Shinji grinned. By the way, what about Leigh? ”

"Liz has a real yàn to do today, and she will come back tonight. But you, are you already in good health? ”

"Well, it's okay to wait until the wound on your face heals." Shinji grinned with gritted teeth. It has to be said here. Nerv's medical level is still very trustworthy, the last time Shinji's chest was burned so badly during the battle of the Thunder Angels, and he didn't leave any scars at all, and this time should be no exception, Nerv's medical technology can be seen.

"Whew...... It's okay. Let's go see Asuka, she hasn't been out of her room for two days except for dinner. Misato let out a long breath and said lightly.

“…… I know. I'll go. At the thought of Asuka, Shinji's smile on his hippie smile suddenly disappeared without a trace.

"Little True ......"

"Huh?"

"You ......," Misato said hesitantly. You...... Who to choose? ”

"......" Shinji was silent.

"I'm sorry, I said the wrong thing." When Misato saw Shinji like this, she hurriedly apologized.

"No...... Misato-san...... Shinji turned his head and said. "I already have the answer." Shinji looked at Misato with a tender smile.

"That'...... Can you tell me about it? ”

“…… Until then, Misato-san. I have a question for you. ”

"You say."

"Looking at the current social form...... "Is there a clear rule in Japan that monogamy is required?" With a sly smile, Shinji left Misato's side and walked into the inner hall. Leaving Misato alone staring at Doudou and standing there at a loss.

Long. Misato smiled faintly, she smiled very gently, a kind of gentle smile with love that an older sister reassures her brother. Maybe...... It's not Shinji who really puts his mind at ease. It's yourself.

“…… This stinky little imp. ”