Ticklemaster621 wrote:I´m not denying Rei´s connection with Yui. But I don´t see how that relates to Shinji´s relationship with Rei in 2.22. Their interactions on that movie weren´t based on familial bonds. Rei clearly had romantic feelings, at least judging by what they show us, as Asuka´s thoughts on her emotions were never denied in any sort of way (if anything, they were confirmed, as Asuka stepping aside was the right choice that kept the plot moving). Also, it wouldn´t be normal for a mother to blush when her son offers her Bento.
Shinji´s side is debatable, as he could have been interested in her because she unconsciously reminded him of his mother. However, his reactions to Rei seem different here. For example, he blushes more often, including when she smiles, and also while complimenting her on her outfit . And there´s always the groping scene, in which Shinji stares at her naked body for a few seconds (I REALLY don´t see that as a typical interaction between child and mother).
How the fact that Rei is a clone of Shinji´s mother will affect their relationship remains to be seen, but it doesn´t change the nature of their feelings. Just as I see Shinji ending up alone, I can also see him with a clone of his mother (who is not the same person). I mean, they showed us a guy masturbating over a comatose body, it wouldn´t be too crazy as long as she isn´t his mother (in soul).
Clone of your mother = incest. Not the same person, but incest. And sorry, but if something did 3.0 was to point the sister direction. More than NGE did. You're mixing a lot of things. As long as we know, Rei didn't know she was Yui's clone, of course she is not gonna act the same way, the mind is not cloned. But that doesn't denies what Rei is. And after introducing Rei Q, I don't think Anno will waste a character which needs more development. It's Rei II/III again
Ahh, most of your references about blushes took place in NGE too. And as people said before, Asuka stteping aside was her mistake. aND SHE PAID FOR IT, she fell in Gendo's trap, That dinner never was a romantic dinner. It's the moment were Rei acts more like a sister.
Anno gave people their Rei fanservice and developed the character more than she did in NGE. Now it's time for other bussines.
(excepting Sadamoto´s manga, which I just ended reading)
Sadamoto's manga is not a very good reference
And the funny things it's that as long as the story advances, it has more Asushin details that don't fit well after we've read. Maybe to fit better with the series canon?? Who knows?? Sadamanga is not a very good example of storywriting and I hate the way it applies the archimides principle : to develop a character and her relationship with Shinji (which was fine for me) we sacrifice another one. Tha one he had the most complex relationship with.
Even he didn't stay at NERV for visiting her
Uhmmm because he thought she was dead?? And as people have said before, the problem about 2.22 and Shinji and Asuka's relationship it's the time constrain of the movies. One movie of advantage it's a big difference when you try to develop relationship, even in a sibling/friendship way. IMO, REBUILD develops a lot more Rei and Shinj's relationship, but not it's nature.
IMO, I would expect more a forever alone Shinji that paired with Rei. If that's your hope, IMO you're gonna get disappointed. AS Bagheera said, there is only one player left in the game. And the infamous eva course and her mixed feelings are good hints. Maybe I'm wrong, but it's what the movies have shown us. I'm expecting a "forever alone", FYI
I couldn't see anything similar with Asuka in 2.0, there's nothing like this. Since my POV, Rei II was her best friend or love interest (?) and Asuka just a good partner. And about bed scene: Asuka went to Shinji and he was ashamed because of the situation, but that was all
And what did you expect?? That was the beginning of Asuka's feelings. There are not romantic intentions in her behaviour.
I´m quite sure, however, that they won´t stay dead. They have played essential roles in 2.0 and 3.0 (half of the total material) to let them go just like that.
And what if part of their role is just....die?? Of course they are gonna show themselves again, but not as a main character. There is a new Rei in town and she has new bussines
. Poka Rei out for a full movie and Kaworu main character only for 3.0 (except for 2.0 ending)
Do american "cool" people know that in Europe only alcoholics and homeless drink wine without food by their side???
