ASUKA:“To think... to think I couldn't do anything!
I can't believe I lost to that stupid Shinji!”
dzzthink: Asuka's appalling disregard for Shinji’s well-being and focus on her own performance is quite shocking considering their previous history together. Although their relationship was rather shaky before, and pretty much ended when Shinji decided to leave Nerv, I can’t help but feel that she should at least have some empathy for Shinji here.
UrsusArctos: As appalling as Asuka's behavior comes off, the fact remains that she's a horribly broken teenaged girl with a truly nightmarish backstory. After seeing Episode 22' and 24', I can no longer blame Asuka for reacting the way she does no matter how callous it may seem. She needs help, badly, and is too proud and too traumatized to admit that to herself.
