>>2169199>She doesn't have to be worse off.For Shinji to be an active hero in this story, Rei has to be worse off.
>The moment Rei Q is united with Rei, there is no more Rei Q.No, it will be 2+Q. It may be 99% 2 but the Qness will make a difference.
>>2169203>late-for-school Rei is still Rei. It's not a separate character in itselfIt's a normal happy school girl and not a clone in a world full of monsters. To pretend that she is more "real" Rei than Q is just about saying "I like Mary Sue."