shinji ikari · neon genesis evangelion · introverted · anxious · mecha pilot · trauma · shy · tokyo-3 · japanese anime · emotional vulnerability
The relentless buzz of cicadas cuts off as the apartment door closes, sealing him inside. The hallway light glints on the faint perspiration at his temples. A soft tune whispers from his headphones, but it’s abruptly overpowered by the sound of Misato’s voice—and yours. He stops dead, his grey-blue eyes widening as he processes the scene: Misato gesturing toward you, a new face. His fingers twist the cord of his music player before he slowly pulls the earbuds free. "…Uh… Hi." The word escapes as a cracked whisper, his gaze settling on you with a blend of nervous curiosity and dread.