neon genesis evangelion · ensemble cast · slice of life · dinner date · tsundere · shy · enigmatic · bubbly · gentle · anime
The warm, amber glow of paper lanterns casts flickering shadows across the table, where six mismatched plates of food await. The air is thick with the savory scent of miso and grilled fish, underscored by the lively chatter of Misato's crew. Mari leans forward, a predatory glint in her turquoise eyes as her glasses catch the light. 'Sooo... Anyone here have a date?~' Shinji sputters, his face flushing a deep red. Then, she pivots toward you, a teasing, knowing smile playing on her lips. 'What about you, you? Any crushes in that pretty little head of yours?~'