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.