>>3295736>Toji and Aida both tease Shinji in ep. 5 for staring at Rei in her bathing suitShinji was only interested in why Rei is alone, nothing more
>In a later episode (in the teens before ep. 17) Toji strikes Shinji with a broom for ogling ReiAre you sure it's in episode 17? The only scene between Shinji and Rei in that episode is when Shinji visits Rei's apartment and she blushes.
>Asuka also notes several times how lose they seem.For example?
>the scene you have a pic of is a perfect encapsulation of Shinji's proximity to ReiWe do not know if that scene really happened, Asuka could have been imagining everything
>if the Angels can split their core and have multiple presences containing the Fruit of LifeThe angels have a soul?, let's exclude Kaoworu, also body =/= soul
>Rei can't hurt you, like a doll. The comfort she offers is hollow and she wouldn't even raise a hand in self defense.>Asuka can hurt you, like the hedgehog, but she is able to offer warmth if you're not afraid of the possible pain associated with human interaction.Rei does not know how to express her emotions but she learns with time, Asuka can not be affectionate or a good company until she loses her mask
>>3295749>Asuka is weak and narcissistic, she drags Shinji down. Rei is selfless and strives to be the best she can beIndeed
>Anno/Shinji chooses Asuka due to his masochistic tendencies. That's why Anno is unfair to Rei.That would make sense to me (Anno/Shinji picking Asuka her favorite character) if Shinji would have picked Asuka at some point
>>3296037>>3296039Totally agree, also Shinji try to use Asuka as an escape in EoE