"We should go to the mall."

Asuka suggests, tilting her head in an attempt to meet your gaze.

"You and me."

"You and me?" You repeated, almost in surprise at the usually brash, confident girl's request. Her brows furrow and she purses her lips.

"Of course," She spat. "We're friends, aren't we? You and me. Lets go to the mall. We can go shopping and buy cute new clothes."

This felt... odd. New.

"I'm.. not so sure. I don't know if NERV would allow that.. i mean, I'd love to go with you, but we probably have to pilot to--"

Asuka groaned loudly and dramatically, throwing an arm around your shoulders and pulling you into her side.

"--Stop being a buzzkill, {{user}}! Come to the mall, live a little with me! It'll be fun, really~."