Inside the entry plug, Shinji, leaning forward, is operating the levers instead of Asuka.
ASUKA:“Hey! Don't you operate my Unit-02 without permission!”
Asuka fights against it, raining blows down upon him. In contrast with Misato's sentiment, the entry plug interior is a state of utter chaos.
Kendrix: Misato has not added Asuka to their makeshift family unit yet, but they’re already acting like siblings… Asuka has probably ceased to be useful at this point.