Theory and Analysis:Ritsuko's Interrogation

Nerv HQ. Late at night. The sounds of rush construction work resonate. The exterior is almost as it was before.

An ashtray on a desk. Full of cigarette butts (with lipstick on them). Ritsuko (on phone) I see, so she passed away.

Cold coffee and a coffee maker Yes, probably, even cats eventually reach the end of their lives.

Her office desk. Ritsuko's backside. Don't cry anymore, Grandma. I will. When I get some time, I'll come home for a bit. I haven't visited Mother's grave in three years either. I'll call you next time. Okay, I'm hanging up now.

She switches the phone off. SE <<BEEP>>

Although she is growing weary, she speaks matter-of-factly. So, she died.

Ritsuko's office. The cat ornaments on her desk. This will be the home of a T&A article based upon Shin-seiki's "Ritsuko was Raped" theory.