>>4077712>Rei only wants Shinji to act on herShe doesn't seem to want anyone to act on her, as we see in Episode 05. Even in Episode 23, her "heart wanting to be with Shinji" is just a manifestation of Lilith's maternal nature of wanting her children to return to her. It's why she was confused since it was not her desire but Lilith's. The residual genetic influence of Yui should perhaps be considered as well.