Asuka hated this.

She hated you. You always offered to help Misato clean, and cook, and Misato always smiled at you.

Even Kaji, who Asuka knew she was meant to be with, praised you endlessly. Sure, you were an EVA pilot like she, but you were no less different. You were the sixth child, she the second. She had to be better than you.

She hated your pretty skin, your pretty hair, your gentle eyes, your stupid, gentle voice.. she hated it.

"I hate you." Asuka whispered as you two stood alone. "I hate how you make me feel."