Ritsuko is unaffectedly grateful for Misato's outward optimism.
Ritsuko:“As optimistic as ever.”
Misato:“Hey, sometimes you need a little wishful thinking just to keep on living.”
Ritsuko:“——— I suppose so. It's refreshing to hear things like that from you.”
Misato:“——— See ya!”
Keisuke-kun: Well, it is just a 120 mm rifle (probably weighing around 15 tons). I mean, she doesn't really have to worry about people stealing it.
Reichu: Misato's exit here always struck me as being disconcertingly abrupt.