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When he meets Yui, she will heal all the wounds in his heart.
He would then pour out all the bitterness he had felt during this time to her.
Yui Ikari will definitely accept everything about him.
The more he thought about it, the more Gendo Ikari longed to return to Yui Ikari's side, to hear her gentle comfort, and to find solace for his soul.
He longed for Yui's love more than anyone else, especially after meeting Yarin.
Seeing that Gendo Ikari was no longer speaking, Fuyutsuki immediately called for a nurse to re-bandage and apply medicine to Gendo Ikari.
It's a miracle that Gendo Ikari didn't die on the spot after being provoked like that by Yalin. If he doesn't receive treatment soon, his injuries will worsen and he probably won't last much longer.
The once cold and dignified Gendo Ikari was in such a sorry state; if the members of NERV knew, it would probably shock them for a whole year.
......
After visiting Gendo Ikari, Yarin went to visit Shinji Ikari in another ward.
The room was quite empty and quiet, with only Shinji Ikari lying on the hospital bed, staring blankly at the unfamiliar ceiling, looking lonely and lost.
The father and son received completely opposite treatment.
It wasn't until Yarin approached the bedside that Shinji Ikari reacted, then exclaimed in surprise, "Yarin-senpai?"
"Is it necessary to act so surprised? Is it so unbelievable that I'm here to visit you?" Yalin said with a smile, placing a basket of fruit on the counter.
"That's not what I meant!" Shinji Ikari hurriedly explained.
He just didn't expect that the first person to visit him would be Senior Yalin.
He had thought it would be his father or Miss Misato, since one of them was related to him by blood and the other was his temporary guardian.
As for senior Yarin, it would be good enough if he could offer him some comfort occasionally; Shinji Ikari dared not hope for too much.
Growing up living under someone else's roof made him incredibly sensitive.
Knowing how precious a good person like Yalin is, we shouldn't always trouble him.
"Misato Katsuragi is busy cleaning up the mess left behind by the Day Angel. After confirming that you are alright, she went back to take charge."
Yalin noticed Shinji's confusion and explained it to him.
"As for Commander Ikari... you can visit him at the hospital next door once you regain your mobility. However, he's in a bad mood right now and might take it out on you."
When this was mentioned, Yalin kept a straight face, afraid that he would laugh out loud.
"Huh?" Shinji Ikari was puzzled. He was the one who was injured, so why was his father in the hospital? Judging from what Yarin-senpai said, his father's injury was more serious than his own.
After Yarin gave a general explanation, Shinji Ikari felt conflicted, wanting to laugh but not daring to.
It sounds ridiculous that a fall could lead to a serious injury.
"Perhaps even Unit-01 disapproved of his behavior, hence the punishment," Yalin said meaningfully.
Let Yui Ikari take the blame for this.
Shinji Ikari was even more confused upon hearing this. Unit-01 was just a mecha, how could it do such a thing?
Lacking crucial clues, he was unable to connect all the dots.
However... Father is injured, Shinji Ikari sighed.
Upon learning that Gendo Ikari was injured, he was initially overjoyed, and his pent-up resentment from many years was finally released.
But after a few breaths, he couldn't help but worry again. No matter what, the other person was his father, and he couldn't ignore him.
However, since I have difficulty moving around, I'll chat with Senior Yalin for a while.
According to the elders, the father is out of danger, but he needs to recuperate for a while, and there is still plenty of time.
At least for now, we cannot neglect the seniors who care about us.
......
"Unit 2, Asuka, and the Adam Embryo were all transported here via the Pacific Fleet."
The analysis of Lilith's body tissues is almost complete; we can proceed to the next step.
While the Ikari father and son were recovering from their injuries, Yarin's plan was gradually being implemented.
Once the embryo of Adam is obtained, the conditions for becoming a god and completing the process will be largely met. All that remains is to defeat the apostles of Adam's lineage, and the agreed-upon day of becoming a god will arrive.
Before that, some arrangements need to be made to prevent Lilith's anti-AT force from melting humanity.
In the living room, Yalin reviewed the progress of the plan, constantly identifying and addressing any shortcomings.
Seeing Rei Ayanami lingering nearby, he feigned composure and then beckoned to her: "Rei, come here, let me check you out."
Rei Ayanami blinked, quietly approached Yarin, tilted her head back, and let him stroke her, her eyes half-closed in enjoyment.
She really liked this warm feeling.
Yalin, meanwhile, was investigating Lilith's soul to prevent the progenitor from suddenly rising from the dead.
Rei Ayanami's state is similar to Lilith living a second life.
Upon achieving godhood, Rei Ayanami will revert to her original form, Lilith, and will receive Lilith's memories. Such a vast amount of memories, once subjected to upheaval, may drastically alter her personality.
This is something Yalin must avoid.
Although in the story, Rei Ayanami's will prevails until she becomes a god, reality offers no second chances, and one must do everything possible to avoid unexpected events.
How could a cunning ancestor who has been dormant for billions of years be as adorable as a girl with no personality, no talent, and no brains that he personally raised?
A moment later, Yalin vigorously rubbed Rei Ayanami's head to wake her up.
“For the next period of time, you will hear some strange sounds and have inexplicable memories surface in your mind. Don’t worry, this is normal,” Yalin said to Rei Ayanami.
A complete overhaul of memories could potentially alter Rei Ayanami's personality, but simply sealing them away isn't the right approach either.
In this situation, it's better to guide than to block.
Let Lilith's memories be received by Rei Ayanami little by little, like watching a movie, while taking protective measures for Rei Ayanami's mind to minimize the impact.
Lilith's soul essence will also be further awakened as a result, allowing Rei Ayanami to reach a state similar to that of the free angel Kaworu Nagisa.
Rei Ayanami tilted her head upon hearing this, not understanding the meaning of the words.
Does she have a memory problem?
However, after Yalin said that, she remembered that she could occasionally hear a vague voice, which seemed to be coming from another version of herself.
The other person kept staring at her, as if trying to say something.
However, she was rejected by Rei Ayanami.
Could it be that Yalin was referring to Him?
Rei Ayanami pondered, her gaze fixed on the floor as if trying to pierce through the barrier.
He is deep underground, waiting for her return.
However... she only listened to Yalin and ignored him.
Since Yalin said so, it wouldn't hurt to give it a try.
As Rei Ayanami thought this, she paused, looking at Ayrin's serious expression.
Sure enough, Yalin cares about her a lot. Is this what humans often call liking someone?
Thinking this, the girl blurted out, almost unconsciously, "Lin, do you like me?"
"Why are you suddenly asking this question?" Yalin paused upon hearing this, then looked up at Rei Ayanami and said with interest.
"According to Class President Hikaru and the other girls, if you want to be with someone, it means you like him."
Rei Ayanami said earnestly that she wanted to be with Ayrin for the rest of her life, which must be love.
"I think your understanding is slightly off, but it's not far off."
He never expected that Rei Ayanami would develop such feelings; it was truly a cause for celebration.
She is not far from becoming a true human being.
"According to your theory, I naturally like you. However, it's not the kind of liking between opposite sexes, but rather a kind of kinship." Yalin pondered for a moment before giving his answer to her question.
He was all alone in this world. It is true that he initially had ulterior motives for adopting Rei Ayanami, but over the years he came to regard her as family.
To be precise, they raised her as a daughter, and the same goes for Asuka.
"In that case, let me clean your ears now," Rei Ayanami suddenly requested.
She also wanted to do what she could for Yalin.
"??? How did the topic suddenly turn to ear cleaning?" Yalin was taken aback by the girl's abrupt change of topic; it was too abrupt.
However, it does fit Rei Ayanami's personality quite well.
Without waiting for a reply, Rei Ayanami took out a set of professional equipment from her bedroom, clearly indicating that she had been planning this for a long time.
"Lin, lie down."
She sat on the sofa and patted Wenrun's thigh, gesturing for Yalin to come closer.
Alright, although it's hard to understand, he doesn't object to the girl's small request.
Rei Ayanami placed Arin's head on her lap, and soothing music played from the radio, instantly creating a languid atmosphere.
She closed Yalin's eyes, then took out a cotton swab and began to carefully serve him.
To be honest, it's a little itchy.
Moreover, the initial movements were quite clumsy, clearly indicating it was the first time practicing.
"Why does Ayanami want her ears cleaned?" Yalin asked gently, relaxing his mind.
"Because it's something you only do for people you like."
Rei Ayanami said calmly, and her movements quickly became skillful.
She had specifically searched online for information on ear cleaning and ASMR, all for this moment.
"Lin, what do you think?"
"You've progressed so quickly that I just want to clear my mind and take a nap," Yalin praised generously.
Rei Ayanami was quite pleased to hear this, and then tried to ruffle Ayrin's hair.