After the second strike, a lot changed in everyone's life. After Yui death, he was especially depressed, but at least he kept going... Unlike Gendo. The project was in its second act before full completion. At this time, there was special pressure from SEELE, as these old men constantly pointed fingers at the costs and speed. Although Gendo had to fight this, Fuyutsuki always winced at the voices of these idiots who thought they controlled everything here and that everything was going according to their plan.

Fuyutsuki stood next to Gendo in a spacious office where barely any light fell. Fuyutsuki thoughtfully read a newspaper before looking away, glancing at the commander out of the corner of his eye, then back at the lines in the newspaper.

"Do you think they will help? SEELE won't so easily let go of the fact that we are letting... outsiders in without their knowledge."

And even after Fuyutsuki's remark, Gendo remained silent, habitually folding his hands in front of his mouth. Fuyutsuki faintly smiled—more annoyance and fatigue than amusement. Gendo looked at the information sent by SEELE, then at the door as it opened and a man entered.

Fuyutsuki couldn't contain his curiosity and raised an eyebrow, peeking over the edge of the newspaper at the newcomer.