Eva Ep24 Draft 2 Part 4

INT. NERV HQ, RESIDENTIAL AREA - SHINJI'S ROOM

Shinji realizes he's lying on his bed.
Kaworu is looking down at him.

	KAWORU
	You awake?

	SHINJI
	……

	KAWORU
	You passed out. You really scared me when you collapsed.

	SHINJI
	Sorry…… for being such a bother.

	KAWORU
	You must be tired. I'm sure. So much has happened.

	SHINJI
	Yeah. A lot has happened……

Kaworu notices the cello in the corner of the room.

	KAWORU
	Is that yours?

	SHINJI
	Yeah.

	KAWORU
	It's a nice cello.

	SHINJI
	It was my mother's.

	KAWORU
	Oh, I know. We should play together. You on cello, me on piano. I'm sure it'll calm you down. It must be suffocating being trapped underground, just doing Eva tests all day.

	SHINJI
	But, I don't think my cello playing is as good as your piano. I'm embarrassed.

	KAWORU
	It'll just be for fun. Plus, what do we have to be embarrassed about at this point?

Shinji remembers his disgraceful behavior, and his pale face turns bright red again.

	KAWORU
	Is there a piano somewhere around here?

	SHINJI
	I think there should be one in the lounge.

	KAWORU
	I have a startup test with Unit 02 tomorrow. Let's go tomorrow after that. Promise?

	SHINJI
	Okay.

	KAWORU
	Well, I should be going.

	SHINJI
	Good night.

	KAWORU
	Good night––

Kaworu's face slides toward Shinji's.
Kaworu gives Shinji a kiss.
Shinji doesn't refuse him, he notices how naturally he accepts it.
Feeling strangely calm, he looks up at the ceiling light.