NERV?
Uh huh. It’s a secret organization controlled by the U.N.
And that’s where my father works?
Well yeah. You do know what he does, don’t you?
All my teachers told was that it was important to the future of mankind.
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
NERV, my father's agency. Am I going to be working for him? Uh, what am I saying? He wouldn’t have sent me a letter unless he needed me for something.
Hmm, sounds like you don’t get along with your dad. Uh, you sound just like me.
Oh! Awesome! It’s a real Geofront!
That’s right! This is our secret underground base, NERV central. This city is the key to rebuilding our world. A fortress for all mankind!
So is this the boy?
Right, according to the Marduk report He’s the Third Child.
Hmm, pleased to meet you.
Uh, sure
I’m afraid that’s he’s just like his father. The gruff and unfriendly part that is.
It’s a face! A giant robot!
You won't find this in there.
What?
This is man's ultimate fighting machine the synthetic life form know as Evangelion, Unit 1. Built here in secret, it is mankind’s last hope.
Is this my father's work?
Correct. It’s been a while.
Father…
We’re moving out.
Moving out!? But Unit 0 is still in cryostasis! Huh! Wait a minute! You’re going to use Unit 1!?
There’s no other way.
No wait. Rei can’t do it yet can she? We don’t have a pilot!
We just received one.
You’re serious?
Shinji Ikari, you will pilot it.
But even Rei Ayanami took 7 months to synchronize with her Eva. It’s impossible for him to do it! He just got here!
He just has to sit in the seat. We don’t expect more than that.
B…. but.
Listen, defeating that Angel is our ultimate priority, if we have someone that has a chance of synchronizing with an Eva then we’ve got to risk it. You do understand that, don’t you Captain Katsuragi?
Yes ma'am.
Why did you send for me?
You know why I sent for you.
So you’re asking me to take this thing and go out there and fight?!
Correct.
How could you do this to me!? I thought you didn’t want me! Why! Why did you have to call me now father?!
Because I have a use for you.
But why? Why me?
Because there is no one else who can.
No I can’t! I’ve never even seen anything like this before! There’s no way I can do this!
You will be instructed.
But still! There’s no way! I can’t pilot that thing!
If you’re going to do it, do it now! If not then leave!
Shinji we don’t have much time!
Get inside.
This is all wrong. I came all this way! Uh why did I come!?
Why Shinji? Exactly why did you come here? You mustn’t run away, you must confront your father, and you must confront yourself!
I know that! But… I just…. Can’t!
I knew it! I’m not needed after all.
I mustn't run away, I mustn't run away, I mustn't run away, I mustn't run away, I mustn't run away!
Unfamiliar ceiling.
So the angels have returned. It’s rather sudden.
FSFrench Seele member
It’s the same as it was 15 years ago. That’s the way of disasters; they come without warning.
BSBritish Seele member
On the positive side, our previous investments would appear to be not such a waste after all.
You can't be sure about that yet. If it doesn't pay off, it's still a waste.
FSFrench Seele member
Correct. Now that news of the angels has become common knowledge, NERV must take steps to control the manner in which this information is received by the general public.
You may rest assured that it's already taken care of. Don't worry.
Well, we must acknowledge that.
But still I wonder Mr. Ikari. Were NERV and Eva used efficiently?
FSFrench Seele member
Repair costs for Unit 1 added to the development cost for Unit 0... are simply staggering.
BSBritish Seele member
We also understand that you gave that toy to your own son!
Time, money and manpower. How much more will be wasted by you and your family?
BSBritish Seele member
And that is not your only responsibility. The Human Enhancement Project. That should be your top priority.
FSFrench Seele member
Correct. Under these desperate circumstances that project may be the only real hope for the future of mankind. Do you understand?
KLKeel Lorenz
In any event, the Angels are no excuse for the delay in the schedule of that project. We may consider adjusting the budget.
The rest of the meeting does not concern you.
FSFrench Seele member
Your presence here was... appreciated. [he along with the American, Russian, and British Seele member disappear]
KLKeel Lorenz
Ikari, you do know that there can be no turning back. [he disappears too]
I know. Mankind has no time left.
Man, air conditioning is the greatest thing. Man's triumph over nature.
Shinji’s finally woken up!
And... how is he?
Well his memory seems a bit muddled bu-
You don’t think it could be contamination do you!?
I don’t think we should worry.
Really? ...You’re right he did have a pretty hectic day.
Poor little kid his cerebellum must have taken a lot of stress.
Cerebellum? Don’t you mean his heart?
If Eva and this city both operate at their full potential we might make it through this.
You’re such an optimist.
Hey, Sometimes you need a little wishful thinking to keep on living.
I see your point. It’s nice to hear a positive attitude. I’ll see you later
Okay., see ya.
They don’t want to live together? Are you sure?
KFKozo Fuyutsuki
I think that living apart is natural to them.
And being together is unnatural?
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