Misato:
So this new dummy system they're instating. I don't trust that thing at all.
Kaji:
It's a top secret development from Golgotha base. It's a mystery to all of us.
Misato:
And we're gonna let it pilot our giant mechanized weapons for us? It's insane!
Kaji:
So you saying you're more comfortable with human pilot? Is that it? I know you trust Shinji you know all but. Is that the only reason you feel that way?
Misato:
Forget it! What about this organization called “Seele” or whatever? What you know about it?
Kaji:
I'd advice against sticking nose into that one.
Misato:
It's not an option. “Human Instrumentality” What is Nerv really up to behind the scenes.
Kaji:
Honestly..., I'd like to know that one myself.
This is the first meal we had in years, all we do is talk about work.
Misato:
Things changed since we were students. [xxx] we're aware of so much more, so many more of burdens.
Kaji:
I guess we don't the luxuries of just thinking of ourselves any more.
Misato:
Shinji and others. Now those kids have the greatest burdens on them all.
Kaji:
Yeah. I shouldn't have to deal with the [ship] we put them through. But we don't have any other choice.
Misato:
Yes. Yeah, right. I know. I'll have my decision for you by midnight.
Kaji:
Is that Ritsu?
Misato:
Yup. She's harassing me about Unit-03 test pilot.
Kaji:
It is your responsibility to choose.
Misato:
Yeah, I know it is. It's just that... Out of all days Unit-03 could arrive, they had picked the worst one possible.
Asuka:
So that's when they're running Unit-03 activation test. The same day as the suck-up's dinner party.
Ritsuko:
Really? You settled on Asuka. Right. I'm heading to Matsushiro on the last flight out. I'll leave the rest in your hands, Maya.
Maya:
Yes, ma'am! Have a good flight.
Rei:
Um, Dr. Akagi?
Ritsuko:
Huh?
Rei:
I have a message for the Second Child. Could I call her?
Cellphone's voice:
You have one unheard message. First unheard message.
Ritsuko:
Here you go. You can talk now.
Rei:
Thank you.
Asuka:
Huh! God! She is an idiot! I'm doing this to pilot the Eva, not for her.
If I decide that I like Unit-03, have them repaint it red, okay?
Female student:
Morning, Kensuke.
Kensuke:
Morning. Morning Shinji.
Shinji:
Oh hey. Where's Toji?
Kensuke:
Aw, he's at the hospital. From what I heard his sister's getting out today.
Shinji:
Oh, right. That's great.
Kensuke:
He told me to tell you this; Forget about the whole thing. And his sister says “Thanks” too. So no more guilt. You know, things are starting to look up.
Shinji:
Hm.
Kensuke:
So then, it's your big night. Your special evening with Rei, mm-hum-hum . You lucky bastard, you! I can't...
Misato:
Roger. Let's resume the countdown.
Misato:
It looks like we've got everything in order for Ritsuko.
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Misato:
So this new dummy system they're instating. I don't trust that thing at all.
Kaji:
It's a top secret development from Golgotha base. It's a mystery to all of us.
Misato:
And we're gonna let it pilot our giant mechanized weapons for us? It's insane!
Kaji:
So you saying you're more comfortable with human pilot? Is that it? I know you trust Shinji you know all but. Is that the only reason you feel that way?
Misato:
Forget it! What about this organization called “Seele” or whatever? What you know about it?
Kaji:
I'd advice against sticking nose into that one.
Misato:
It's not an option. “Human Instrumentality” What is Nerv really up to behind the scenes.
Kaji:
Honestly..., I'd like to know that one myself.
This is the first meal we had in years, all we do is talk about work.
Misato:
Things changed since we were students. [xxx] we're aware of so much more, so many more of burdens.
Kaji:
I guess we don't the luxuries of just thinking of ourselves any more.
Misato:
Shinji and others. Now those kids have the greatest burdens on them all.
Kaji:
Yeah. I shouldn't have to deal with the [ship] we put them through. But we don't have any other choice.
Misato:
Yes. Yeah, right. I know. I'll have my decision for you by midnight.
Kaji:
Is that Ritsu?
Misato:
Yup. She's harassing me about Unit-03 test pilot.
Kaji:
It is your responsibility to choose.
Misato:
Yeah, I know it is. It's just that... Out of all days Unit-03 could arrive, they had picked the worst one possible.
Asuka:
So that's when they're running Unit-03 activation test. The same day as the suck-up's dinner party.
Ritsuko:
Really? You settled on Asuka. Right. I'm heading to Matsushiro on the last flight out. I'll leave the rest in your hands, Maya.
Maya:
Yes, ma'am! Have a good flight.
Rei:
Um, Dr. Akagi?
Ritsuko:
Huh?
Rei:
I have a message for the Second Child. Could I call her?
Cellphone's voice:
You have one unheard message. First unheard message.
Ritsuko:
Here you go. You can talk now.
Rei:
Thank you.
Asuka:
Huh! God! She is an idiot! I'm doing this to pilot the Eva, not for her.
If I decide that I like Unit-03, have them repaint it red, okay?
Female student:
Morning, Kensuke.
Kensuke:
Morning. Morning Shinji.
Shinji:
Oh hey. Where's Toji?
Kensuke:
Aw, he's at the hospital. From what I heard his sister's getting out today.
Shinji:
Oh, right. That's great.
Kensuke:
He told me to tell you this; Forget about the whole thing. And his sister says “Thanks” too. So no more guilt. You know, things are starting to look up.
Shinji:
Hm.
Kensuke:
So then, it's your big night. Your special evening with Rei, mm-hum-hum . You lucky bastard, you! I can't...
Misato:
Roger. Let's resume the countdown.
Misato:
It looks like we've got everything in order for Ritsuko.
A secure line... from Asuka?!
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