Joseph the PRPD wrote:Here is an idea.
Gendo decides to hire a psychiatrist for NERV.
The answer is clear: Super Robot Therapy.
Shinji: I just want to disappear.
Shrink: You live with a sexy older woman, pilot a giant purple mecha, and despite your claims, you do indeed have friends and people who love you, even if it seems otherwise at times. That's not all that bad.
Shinji: But piloting an Eva is scary.
Shrink: Next time you're in battle, just pretend you are a fearless champion of justice.
Shinji: Should I shout "Rocket Punch" next time I punch an Angel?
Shink: That's an excellent idea. You should also swear vengeance for all the souls lost in Second Impact. And scream it, too.
Shinji: But Evas have a time limit, I'm not sure that's all--
Shrink: --It's exactly like that episode of Gunbuster! You are Shinji IKARI, FEARLESS CHAMPION OF JUSTICE AND PROTECTOR OF THOSE YOU LOVE. Repeat it now.
Shinji: I am... Shinji Ikari... fearless ... champion of justice and protector of those I love.
[Next session]
Shrink: I managed to get your father on the phone, he has something to say to you.
Gendo: Shinji, with the Evangelion, you can either be a god or a devil. Also, I love you.
Shinji: [crying] I can be a god or a devil!
Shrink: Not the intended reaction, but I'll take what I can get.