SHINJI (OFF):“And I also realized
that maybe I pilot the Eva because I wanted
to hear those words from him.”
ASUKA:“You're piloting for something like that?”
UrsusArctos: Pay attention to Misato's expression. Shinji's piloting the Eva only because he wants his father's love and praise, which is the opposite of what she wanted to get by using them for revenge against the Angels. It also makes you feel sad for Shinji being starved of parental affection like this.
