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	001	Panoramic view of NERV headquarters. IKARI (OFF):“...Once again, I owe you.” MAN (OFF - TELEPHONE):“Not that you mean to repay me.”	thewayneiac: The man on the phone sounds like Kaji, and is played by his seiyuu, Koichi Yamadera, but it's far from certain that it's supposed to actually be Kaji. Kaji should be in Germany with Asuka at this point, or maybe even already at sea with Asuka and Unit-02. So it may just be an instance of economy in casting. ath: First of all, I'd like to thank ObsessiveMathsFreak for sponsoring the translation of this episode. We haven't heard from him in a while, but without his support we would've been stuck here for who knows how long. Also, this is the first episode translated by our own Numbers-kun - and it looks really good. Enjoy! Sailor Star Dust: Given the various scenes in Episode 08, I was under the impression that Kaji himself is in secret talks with Gendo here. Kaji being the go-between for Nerv and Seele fits this. (Skipping ahead to Episode 11, extra-canon sources like the NGE2 game confirm Kaji caused Nerv's power outage under Seele's order, too.)
	002A	The Commander's office. Ikari in silhouette, speaking on the phone. MAN (OFF - TELEPHONE):“About the materials they've been pressing for using the Freedom of Information Act...”	ath: It looks like they've turned off the lights in Gendo's office. Or someone at Gainax thought that adding random Kabbalistic symbols and trails from bubble chambers made the office look way more cool. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. imprimatur13: Freedom of Information Act? I thought that was just an American thing... Anyone know anything about Japanese law here, could shed some light on what exactly this covers? Kendrix: Another example of Anno making good use of the visual medium to create atmosphere, by contrasting the mysterious conversation with with images of what is being referred to (such as the documents, or, in later episodes, the damaged EVAs being shown when repairs are being discussed) - much more interesting than, say, a near-static shot of the characters talking in a room.
	002B	An official document concerning the Angel sample that has been blacked out in many places. MAN (OFF - TELEPHONE):“I handled things by mixing in false data.” TEXT:“First Interim Report Concerning Objects Referred to as Angels and the Human Instrumentality Project”	UrsusArctos: Without a translation of whatever is visible, it's pretty hard to say what's blacked out and why. Is it the real material or the fake stuff? A note on the biology terms here - Apoptosis is a form of cell death that is beneficial within certain limits (and indeed essential for the development of an embryo and differentiation of fingers and toes), while Apobiosis is a largely obsolete term referring to local death of part of an organism. Kendrix: The reference to political statutes and the shots of the documents not only uses the screen to create a sense of what is being discussed like in a natural thought process but also creates a sense of richness and mystery for the setting and at least the appearance of information density, while the blackened documents alone convey the notion that NERV is hiding something and that something potentially shady or morally ambiguous is going on. Interesting to know that it was an angel sample - So team JA was trying to build more effective countermeasures, and the sample being referenced may, in fact, be a product of Shamshel' dissection.
	002C	The Commander's office. Ikari in silhouette, speaking on the phone. MAN (OFF - TELEPHONE):“Behind the scenes, the government is preparing legal action, but I expect that to fall through in the next few days. So, how about it? Shall I do something about a certain project as well?”
	003	Ikari lit from behind. Only his glasses are shining with light. IKARI:“No. Judging from your materials, there shouldn't be any problems.”	Kendrix: Very sinister shot accentuating the scary shiny glasses and the angles of his face.
	004	A document on top of the table. A still of a robot's head. MAN (OFF - TELEPHONE):“Then, I'll proceed according to the scenario.”	UrsusArctos: We hear that "proceeding according to scenario" line an awful lot, and not just from Gendo. Kendrix: Because how could we have a deconstruction of the giant robot genre without deconstructing the idea of a giant robot itself?
	Title1	SUBTITLE Episode #07 "A Human Work"	imprimatur13: Worth pointing out that the Nihongo/Eigo titles are straight translations for this one. Anyway, the title is an obvious reference to JA (which appears immediately before). A "human", that is, "not divine" work. The true difference? Humans themselves are divine works, and humans have souls. However, humans cannot create something with a soul (outside of reproduction). Demonstrates the importance of a soul, and the failings of "superior" automatons. (Because one could make the argument the Eva's are human works too...) Kendrix: This episode is at an in-between point between the prologue arc where Shinji is getting used to and reaching a level of acceptance for his new role, and the action arc with the often partially-comedic, one-off plots centered around a theme of cooperation ("The characters becoming one to defeat the enemy", as I believe it was stated in one of the DVD commentaries). It sort of finishes off the process of Misato and Shinji growing into a quasi-family, but also presents a 'monster of the week' scenario for Shinji and Misato to overcome through creativity and teamwork. Another relevant aspect about this episode is that it gives us a look at the larger world beyond Shinji's immediate circle and gives a little more time to the 'political' aspects of the setting, while also sparking Misato's suspicions about NERV and Ritsuko, something which is compounded once Kaji comes in.
	005	The toaster on the kitchen table. Browned toast pops out with a “ding.” SE <<(Sound of the timer)>> SE <<Ding! Ker-shak!>>	Kendrix: So we get the morning sequence to establish the new 'status quo' after the events of the prologue act, in which Shinji is already relatively 'settled in' and comfortable at Misato's place. Note that Shinji already seems to have taken over the breakfast-making.
	006	BGM Start: B-16 rhythm only [MISATO] Close-up of Shinji biting into a piece of toast he's holding in his hand. SE <<Chomp>>	UrsusArctos: If Shinji were a real person, he'd have a really small bite.
	007	Likewise, Pen-pen biting into a fish. SE <<Chomp!!>>	imprimatur13: I know it's just camera angles, but that fish seems QUITE surprised to find itself being eaten. Reichu: The fish appearing in Pen-Pen's dish this episode appear to be of the species Trachurus japonicus, the Japanese horse mackerel. An entire specimen can be seen later, in Cut 097.
	008	The kitchen. Shinji, with Pen Pen in the foreground. The two of them eating breakfast. Pen Pen rises up and swallows the fish.	DevRei17: Amusing how Shinji and Pen Pen eat in sync. Perhaps foreshadowing? (I'm overthinking.) imprimatur13: Huh. Well, if we want to overthink it, there are several possible reasons. For one, Shinji and PenPen are both looked at by Misato as objects of her nurturing. So, they're conflated from her perspective. (There's also the alternative: That PenPen is secretly Gendo. This can be proven by the fact that the two are never seen in the same room together. It makes sense, because Gendo does secretly love Shin-chan, and would want to keep an eye on him at home. Not as if Misato can necessarily be trusted to do so, much as I adore her.) Kendrix: I guess it's just supposed to show that they've gotten acclimatized to each other, as per that anecdote of pets and their owners growing more and more similar to each other over time.
	009	The sliding door opens and Misato, just having woken up, appears. She's a mess! She's hunched over a little and scratching her belly. SE <<Hssshhh>>	Kendrix: Still not a glamorous morning person.
	010	Shinji and Pen Pen, with Misato's legs in the foreground. For a moment a look of disillusionment appears on Shinji's face, but he gathers himself and greets her. Pen Pen glances at her, but, since he's accustomed to this sight, he goes on eating his fish as if nothing has happened. SHINJI:“Good morning.”	DevRei17: You'd think Shinji would be used to Misato's beer-guzzling home life by now? Surely Pen Pen would. Kendrix: It's saying something that he's actually at a point where he'd express discontent (and openly complains later on) rather than being surprised he's even being tolerated.
	011	In a truly vulgar manner, and without any sense of shame, Misato lets out a huge yawn. Her hair is disheveled and her eyes are bleary and drowsy. MISATO:“Yawwwwn... (sighing) 'Morning.”	Sailor Star Dust: It's no secret that I'm a huge Mitsuishi Kotono fangirl. Misato's sloppy vs cheerful nature is spot-on in this sequence, props to the voice acting! DevRei17: Kotono Mitsuishi brings Misato to life in only a way she can. imprimatur13: Indeed. I personally happen to adore the sloppy side of Misato. Very endearing (and relatable).
	012	Close-up of her hand pulling a tab open with a practiced manner. SE <<Psshh>>
	013	Shinji with an expression of disillusionment. MISATO (OFF to begin with):“*guzzle* *guzzle* *guzzle*”	FrDougal9000: It's a relatively minor cut, but I just love the expression on Shinji's face. In general, Evangelion is a show full of excellent character expressions that tell us exactly how the character is feeling, whether they're comedic and silly, solemn and quiet, or horrifying and distressed, while looking incredibly appealing and well-drawn at the same time. I'll make sure to note other expressions that catch my eye throughout the episode, but hats off to both Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (the character designer) and the animators who come up with these awesome faces!
	014	Misato, first thing in the morning, chugging back a beer. She makes an ostentatious display of finishing her beverage. Misato, first thing in the morning, relishing her happiness. MISATO:“Pwaaah! Kuuuuuu~! This is the way to start your day! ♡”	UrsusArctos: She must have rehearsed chugging the beer and yelling to the point of perfection, because she does it exactly the same way every time! Of course, this is a recolored and slightly altered version of cut 123 from Episode 02. ath: If you look at this sequence frame-by-frame, you'll notice that they've actually reanimated it from scratch! They didn't feel the need to cut corners this early in the series, it seems. Oh, and they forgot to fix the Yebichu/Yebisu branding issue in the Video releases, so enjoy your hamster-themed beer one more time.
	015	Shinji, with the beer can in the foreground. SHINJI:“Not with coffee?”	imprimatur13: From here, until Cut 23 (and Cut 31, too), Shinji seems to be acting very paternally... This brings to mind Misato's Case. The "not wanting to be a good girl" bit is here (and elsewhere) exemplified by her untidiness, and general "un-ladylike" behavior. Juxtaposed with Shinji talking down to her, with a disapproving look on his face; and the "still single" comment in Cut 021, and I think there're some nice parallels. Especially considering the continuation, where it shows that Misato equates Shinji(+Kaji) with her father.
	016	Misato leans across the table to object. Shinji is unimpressed. Pen Pen is silently eating something. MISATO:“It's been established since ancient times that the Japanese have rice, miso soup and sake in the morning.” SHINJI:“You mean, established that Misato-san does.”
	017	Misato, annoyed, with Shinji's coffee cup in the foreground. Her face says: what a nerve this guy has! MISATO:“annoyed sound* What's that supposed to mean?”	UrsusArctos: She looks a bit like an older Usagi in this scene. Sailor Star Dust: It's gotta be Usagi's Sadamoto-styled hair bangs!
	018	Shinji lowers the coffee cup he has been drinking from and speaks coolly. SHINJI:“Making the breakfast this morning...”
	019	Misato averts her gaze with a look of embarrassment. SHINJI (OFF):“Just WHOSE turn...”	ath: Oh, look. It's Tuesday! Sailor Star Dust: The attention to detail in this series is excellent.
	020	Shinji, coolly. SHINJI:“...was it supposed to be?”	Kendrix: So he hasn't completely given up on making her do her part yet - a battle he is not going to win.
	021	A degree of sarcasm unusual for Shinji. Pen Pen is still eating. SHINJI:“Misato-san, I think I understand why you're still single at your age.”	thewayneiac: Shinji must feel right at home here by this point in order to be comfortable enough to make that comment. Kendrix: Even the script notes that he hasn't been this outspoken since before they first strapped him into the EVA.
	022	Misato suppressing her anger. MISATO:“Excuse me for being coarse.”	Kendrix: Oooh, he hit a NERV(e). Which at this point seems like a standard joke about marriage expectations but we'll later see that there's more of a story behind it.
	023	Shinji's cold assertion. SHINJI:“And a slob, too.”	Kendrix: He's even piling it on!
	024	Misato is unable to formulate a comeback. Shinji's coffee cup is lowered. MISATO:“S-shut up!” SE <<(Left side) Clack>>	Kendrix: And she responds with all the dignity of a pouty four-year-old.
	025	Paying no attention to Misato's reaction, Shinji presses his palms together. SHINJI:“I'm finished.”	Kendrix: But he maintains some minimum politeness, though it comes off as a snarky cherry on top in this context.
	026	Close-up of the faucet. A water purifier is attached to it. SE <<(Sound of water)>>
	027	Misato, sitting cross-legged on a chair, eating bread, with Shinji doing the dishes in the foreground. SHINJI:“Are you really coming to school today?” MISATO:“(Eating bread) Of course. It's your career guidance meeting.”	imprimatur13: I do wish we could see what went on at the career guidance meeting... Sounds interesting. In addition, I love the look on Misato's face here. Classic :).
		She takes the bread out of her mouth and continues speaking. Shinji is hesitant. SHINJI:“But you're so busy with your work.” MISATO:“It's fine, it's fine, this is part of my job too.”
		Misato jokes around in order to hide her embarrassment. Shinji, taking her words at face value, is a little bit shocked. SHINJI:“...Your job?” SE <<Sound of the water shutting off>>	Kendrix: Misato looks a bit like a dog in the above shot XD And here comes technique of having background sounds punctuate important changes in the conversation and the very lifelike dialogue, the way it goes from lighthearted to "oh" and never lets you quite forget that this is a semi-serious show.
	028	Misato worries that saying this might have been a little bit thoughtless of her.	UrsusArctos: Amidst all the comedy, a hint of something else shines through. It's little moments like this that make this show brilliant. Kendrix: Her inner tryhard is never too far behind the cheery bluster - this is a lot how awkward moments happen IRL, I mean at first she was just saying it so he wouldn't worry that he's being a burden, but she was kind of on autopilot here and realizes only too late that it could be taken the wrong way considering their past conversations and Shinji's whole complex about whether anyone really cares about him instead of just what they can get out of him; After all, he's spent his whole life so far being looked after by people who were paid to do it and though he generally tries to keep his expectations low, some part of him must have been hoping that maybe this time it would be different - it's only natural to have an undercurrent of frustration that he of course wouldn't express in a direct way because that would necessitate a more direct assertion of what he believes he deserves which still isn't that much at this point.
	029	The faucet, shut off. A drop of water seems like it will fall, but it does not! SE <<(OFF – FROM LEFT) Front door bell>> MISATO (OFF):“Yes?”
	030	Once again, Shinji with Misato's legs in the foreground. To the side is Pen Pen (reading the TV listings in the newspaper). MISATO:“Thanks for coming all this way. Yes, wait just a minute.”	Dr. Nick: So, is this the most creepily human-like thing Pen Pen does? imprimatur13: I don't know what you mean by "human-like". Sounds quite species-ist to me... far as I'm concerned, Pen-Pen is possessed of superhuman intellect, much like Douglas Adams' dolphins.
		In the background, Shinji gets up, carrying his backpack.
	031	Shinji has reddened a little. The speed with which Misato changed her demeanor has put him in a bad mood. SHINJI:“Misato-san, don't go out like that.”	Kendrix: On the other hand Misato seems to have made it into "Embarassing Parent" territory lacking the enchantment of first contact (soon to be contrasted with Touji & Kensuke who still very muh see her as "that cool hot babe" because they haven't lived in close quarters with her long enough to see her messier side or grow annoyed with it if they'd have seen it as a minor tradeof at first).
	032	Misato, with Shinji in the foreground. SHINJI:“It's embarrassing.”
	033	Misato makes a show of covering up her chest area. MISATO:“Okay, okay.”	Kendrix: As per her usual pattern, Misato covers her doubt about having made things awkward with her usual playful/flirty manner which at this point probably just makes Shinji think that she doesn't take his concerns too seriously.
	034	BGM End: B-16 rhythm only [MISATO] Shinji blushing with Misato's uplifted chest in the foreground. He's feeling all kinds of embarrassment. He turns abruptly away. SHINJI:“....”	imprimatur13: This is a great example of the disconnect between Misato's genuine desire to connect to/help Shinji, and the actual results of her actions. Here, she actually is trying to cover her chest, but it just makes it worse for him. Sasuga Anno, reinforcing his themes even in these small, seemingly trivial ways.
	035	The front door opens to reveal Toji and Kensuke standing there. SE <<(Sound of the door opening)>> TOJI/KENSUKE:“Good morning, Ikari-kun!”	imprimatur13: What, in the name of all that is holy, is on Toji's forehead? It looks like straps for a bag, or something... I've got it! It's TOILET PAPER! In all seriousness, it appears that it is actually common in some parts of the world (such as Nepal) for peasants to carry large packs using forehead straps. This would then fit right in with Toji's "country folk", Kansai-dialect-speaking persona. (Thanks to Mr. Tines for the info) Kendrix: Another part of this scene's function in highlighting the "new status quo" is to show how these days, Shinji apparently gets picked up by his new friends on a regular basis, and they generally walk to school together.
	036	Toji and Kensuke stick their heads inside, practically pushing Shinji, who is standing in the entryway, backwards. Peering inside, they waste no time calling out to Misato. TOJI/KENSUKE:“(In a little bit of a loud voice) Well, we're heading off. See you, Misato-san!”	Kendrix: Granted, their motives for coming to his place rather than the other way around may not have been entirely pure. :P
	037	Misato sticks out her hand, with Toji and Kensuke in the foreground. Only her hand appears to greet them. She greets them with a friendly manner. MISATO (OFF):“(In a beautiful and sensual tone of voice) Have a nice time!”	imprimatur13: She's so obviously enjoying their attention... Classic Misato. Kendrix: At least she was considerate enough not to come out in her shorts, though she certainly seems to enjoy playing the "cool big sis" character the boys expect her to be.
	038	Toji and Kensuke are profoundly affected by Misato's voice. Shinji gets angry, but doesn't know exactly why (in fact he is feeling something akin to jealousy). He urges them out in an irritated tone of voice. SHINJI:“Let's go already!”	imprimatur13: Toji's tears flow like waterfalls. Sailor Star Dust: Ahh, Excel Saga. Yet another anime with Kotono-san as the lead! Additional Commentary   imprimatur13: And what a wonderful job she did there, too! Lord, the woman is truly a treasure, able to switch between hyperactivity, sweetness, and near-comatose lethargy at the drop of a hat. Voiced a similar character in Fruits Basket as well. Kendrix: Changing the topic to Shinji, he's not supposed to be purely embarrassed here but also lowkey jelly, as in not so different from them after all/ not actually that much more mature or enlightened, just temporarily annoyed!
	039	Close-up of beer in the refrigerator. A can is quickly pulled out. (Her second already!)
	040	Misato shuts the fridge with her rear end. She pulls the tab open with a “psshh.” She has finished her morning bath. There is a towel around her neck. SE <<Thud (sound of fridge door closing)>> SE <<Psshh!>>	imprimatur13: Apparently Misato bought her towel to match her refrigerator, so that she looks her best when leaning against it. And/or intentional color-coordination for the objects in the scene. Either way, nice.
	041	Misato talks to herself holding her beer in one hand. She reveals her true feelings: she's actually a little pleased. MISATO:“Sarcasm, eh...”	Kendrix: While Shinji has yet to learn this, Misato herself isn't unaware that his more honest complaining means he must be feeling more comfortable around her, which may be part of why she enjoys teasing him by acting purposely silly
	042	The three boys heading to school along a sloping road. They are talking about something or other as they walk. MISATO (OFF):“Well, I guess it's good that he's loosening up and expressing himself more.”	Kendrix: ... and the juxtaposition with him walking to school with his friends lampshades how this hasn't only taken place at home but in general and how she's genuinely glad to see his life going better
	043	Shinji smiling with the shoulders of the other two in the foreground. SE <<(Sound of a push button phone being dialed OFF) Beep, boop, beep>>	Kendrix: Look at him being so happy about getting to have relatively normal things many take for granted
	044	Close-up of Misato's face in profile. She holds her beer in one hand and wears a serious expression. She cradles the telephone receiver with her shoulder. SE <<Sound of a telephone ringing, then the sound of a receiver being picked up immediately after the first ring>> MAN (OFF - TELEPHONE):“Yes?” MISATO:“He just left. Please guard him from here.”	Sailor Star Dust: I love that subtle creepiness of Nerv watching the every move of their pilots. (I really like how Eva 1.0 reinforced that, with Shinji and the bridge scene.) Kendrix: As with the earlier "awkward moment", they don't let us forget for a moment that all this is taking place within the framework of this large ominous organization and that he really IS part of her job. She's still telling strangers who want to use him about his every move, something that would be considered a huge breach of trust if your real mother/sister did it. And though he's enjoying a little bit of normal schoolboy life, he's being surveilled in ways a normal schoolboy wouldn't be, they're ready to rip him out of his normal life at a moment's notice. Even in its more lighthearted moments, this show never quite lets go of the subtle background tension and the atmosphere that creates.
	045	The “ding” of the toast popping out takes the place of a reply. SE <<Ding!>>	UrsusArctos: Toasters replying on behalf of intelligence agents? Is Shinji guarded by Cylons from Battlestar Galactica? (BSG jokes or not, this little moment is pretty funny.)
	046	The remains of the Angel from episode six in the midst of the city. Scaffolding has been erected, and the remains are in the process of being dismantled. SE <<Construction noises – Sounds from the dismantling>>	Kendrix: This looming sense of danger and unnormality is likewise underlined by the decomposing angel from last episode's desperate battle just chilling out in the sunny background cityscape like a regular construction project.
	047	Shinji, staring out of the window by himself. He notices the sound of a car. SE <<The faint sound of construction in the distance, as background noise>> SE <<The faint sound of a car>>
	048	Close-up of the front tire of a car speeding along ostentatiously. SE <<Vrooom>>
	049	The school courtyard, with Shinji in the foreground. A red sports car lands in a parking spot with a single ostentatious turn maneuver!! SE <<Screeeech>>	UrsusArctos: Good lord. It's a miracle she hasn't had a serious accident yet. ath: I'm too lazy to look for my copy of the Evangelion Encyclopedia right now, so EML's translation will have to do: EML: In ep. 7, Misato reaches Shinji's school in a red (with black soft top) Ferrari 328 GTS (production date 1985, 3184.96 cc 4 valve V8 (90° V) cylinder engine). This sample has the driving place to the right, Japanese way. Even if not one of the most expensive Ferraris, it undoubtely is much more than the A310. I'm sure I saw a few other Ferraris in another well-known TV series Misato's seiyuu was involved in... imprimatur13: What happened to the famous Renault? This must be either a company car (well, considering NERV's budget, maybe not), or a rental that she took in order to complement her composed/cool image. Notice suspicious lack of dents.
	050	Toji opens the window and leans out, pushing Shinji aside. Kensuke does likewise, filming with his video camera. Shinji is once again treated like an obstacle to be removed. SE <<Sliiide>> TOJI:“Oh!! She's arrived!” SE <<Sound of a car door being opened OFF>>
	051	Another close-up of Misato's legs as she gets out of the car. SE <<Step>>
	052	The woman comes to her feet with a beautiful motion. Misato's figure, clad in a suit, stands in sharp contrast to her appearance this morning. She wears sunglasses and carries an expensive-looking bag. General male student chatter: (through 053):“Ohhhhhhh.”	Kendrix: She's not trying to be inconspicuous... at all
	053	Close-up of her face. With a cool-looking motion she removes her sunglasses. ALL (stereo):“Ohhhhhh!”	Dr. Nick: The car lady pulls a Quattro. Kendrix: Note the little musical jingle underlining the first impression, as well as the fancy earrings UrsusArctos: Misato's cross earrings don't just go with the cross pendant - they nicely hide the fact that the pendant has its own, special significance. FrDougal900: Maybe it's the lighting or the angle of the shot, but Misato's neck looks really long here. What's that French term used on Phineas & Ferb? Cou de crayon, I think...
	054	The school building, with Misato's chest in the foreground. The male students are at the windows in a state of excitement. SE <<Sound of the door closing>> BOY A:“She's so cool! Who is she?” BOY B:“Ikari's guardian?” Male student chatter. (through 058):“”	Kendrix: As if Shinji needed more unwanted sudden fame!
	055	Rei in the foreground, perfectly unconcerned. Behind, female students looking highly displeased. Hikari looks as if she has bitten into something sour. BOY C:“What!? Ikari's got someone that gorgeous looking after him!?” HIKARI:“What morons.”	UrsusArctos: After two episodes that were so heavily focused on her, Rei is seen for just this moment - and in the next episode, she isn't seen at all. Enjoy your two seconds of fame, Rei! ath: From the introduction to Chapter Four of Shizo/Parano (many thanks to Numbers-kun for his translation): Anno: Even in the midst of making Eva, I suddenly realized I had forgotten her. Her very existence. In episode seven, I remembered, and added a single shot with Rei. I had no emotional attachment to her at all. I think that was fine, because she didn’t appear in episode eight, not even for a single shot. imprimatur13: I s'pose Hikari's jealous, 'cause of Toji. Dr. Nick: Even this single shot of Rei is kind of meaningful since it shows her in Gendo's trademark pose. Speaking of this so-called Gendo pose, when I was younger and more eager, I had the bright idea of trying to catalogue instances of anime characters sitting in that pose (Ed. note: link), be it a probable reference or not. Just for shits and giggles. It was not until later on that I realized it was a dumbass idea, since the pose is everywhere, from Patlabor porn parodies to Oliver Stone's W., and even in anime it's been around decades before Eva. It's the sort of generic thing that you can hunt for when playing a drinking game (a double shot for both the pose and reflecting glasses).
	056	Misato sashays along with her bag in one hand. The perspective is that of the viewfinder of Kensuke's video camera. Following a noise, the camera suddenly zooms in on Misato. She notices Kensuke and the others. She flashes a peace sign towards the camera. TOJI (OFF):“(Sighing) Ah.... Misato-san really is amazing. ♡” (Slight bleed)	Sailor Star Dust: Gotta love when the script goes for the ❤ ! Kendrix: And again she plays right into the surface role that she sees as being expected of her.
	057	Kensuke and Toji respond in turn with their own peace signs. Shinji is deeply embarrassed. KENSUKE (conc):“Mm-hmm.” SHINJI (conc):“I'm not so sure.”
		Toji, crossing his arms, is emphatic. Kensuke signals his agreement while continuing to film. TOJI:“What's even more amazing is that she's NERV's Chief of Operations.”
		Toji and Kensuke look at Shinji with pity and and the same time coldly, as though he were a heretic. Shinji (“huh?”) does not understand. KENSUKE (conc):“Mm-hmm.” SHINJI (conc):“I'm not so sure.”
	058	Shot from inside the classroom. The boys have gathered at the window. Some are jostling with the others in order to get a look. The girls are perfectly unconcerned. TOJI:“Good thing Shinji's such a baby, Kensuke.” KENSUKE:“Well, he's certainly no competition for us.” GIRL (Ad-lib):“It's just a counseling session but my mother had to dress up!” GIRL (Ad-lib):“Don't you think she's silly?”	thewayneiac: Whoever ad-libbed that must not have been in the know. Sailor Star Dust: Hmm. If you wanted to stretch things, perhaps it was a stepmom?
	059	Shinji, upset that the others can't understand his point of view. A close-up of Shinji in profile, with Toji leaning forward in the foreground. SHINJI (MONO):“Toji and the others don't know -”
	060	Shinji's perspective. Misato's back is turned as she sashays along. SHINJI:“- what a slob she is...”
	061	Toji looks up to the sky in a state of reverie. Kensuke leans even further out in order to capture his distant subject. TOJI:“Ohhh, if I had a girlfriend like that....”	Kendrix: Interesting bit of opinion in the script - of course, it's only later that they elaborate on what they mean here - I guess we're supposed to get that Shinji's a bit too uptight because he never used to have any friends or family to be silly with, so it's partially a new concept to him.
		Shinji is dealing realistically with the situation. SHINJI:“I don't think you'd have an easy time of it.”
		In the true sense of the term the other two are still more realistic than Shinji. Once again they gaze at him with pity. TOJI/KENSUKE:“You just don't get it, do you, boss.” Classroom chatter (through 063):“”
	062	Shot from inside the classroom. The two suddenly step away from Shinji, crossing their arms. Shinji looks back and forth. The two suddenly raise their arms (both at the same time). Shinji looks at them confusedly. DUO:“All right! We'll leave protecting the peace of the Earth to you! So you just leave Misato san -”	kuribo-04: Toji and Kensuke say the exact same thing at the same time, showing they are gifted with some sort of telepathy. This show is really more cartoonish starting with this episode. imprimatur13: No, it makes sense. Because... how? I got it! They are both channelling the Great Spirit of Masculinity, and therefore are reciting his words in a possessed trance. Obviously.
	063	Shinji gets whacked on the back with a “thump.” There is also, in their actions, a sense of the other two beating up on the thick-headed Shinji. The shot continues until Shinji reacts, lifting up his head. Shinji does not understand. DUO:“- TO US!!” SE <<Thump!>> SHINJI:“Uwaa!”	Kendrix: Let's just appreciate the expressions here.

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