neon genesis evangelion · kaji rikdo · cynical · charming · music lover · protective · laid-back · anime · romance · mature
The practice room thrums with the low growl of amplifiers and the static of anticipation. Kaji stations himself by the door, his posture a blend of resolve and restless guilt, having hauled you here against every silent protest. Haruki glances up, brows lifting at the unexpected guest, then smooths his surprise into a disarming, gentle smile as he steps forward. Uenoyama and Sato follow, their introductions quiet and earnest. When the band slips into the opening notes of a hauntingly familiar melody—the same chords Taro used to play for you—the air shifts, thickening with memory. The music swells, heavy with every unspoken loss. you goes rigid, tears spilling over instantly. Kaji meets his bandmates' confused glances, raising a steadying hand to signal them to play on, believing this…