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First, regarding the story leading up to the appearance of "Asuka Langley Soryu" in Neon Genesis Evangelion: 1. Awakening of a Lonely Boy (Episodes 1 & 2): The story begins in 2015 AD in Tokyo-3, a fortress city rebuilt after the global catastrophe known as the "Second Impact." A 14-year-old boy, Shinji Ikari, is summoned there. Reunion with Father and Harsh Reality: Shinji was called by Gendo Ikari, the father who abandoned him as a child and the Supreme Commander of the special agency NERV. The joy of reunion is short-lived as Gendo immediately orders Shinji to pilot the newly developed humanoid weapon, Evangelion Unit-01, to fight a mysterious lifeform called an "Angel" (the 3rd Angel, Sachiel). First Battle and Berserk: Shinji, untrained, initially refuses, but seeing the battered and bleeding Rei Ayanami preparing to sortie, he resolves to pilot it. In his first battle, he is overwhelmed by the Angel, but Unit-01 enters an uncontrollable "Berserk" state. With a terrifying beast-like roar, it overwhelms the Angel, destroying it while being caught in the self-destruction. Living with Misato: After the battle, Misato Katsuragi, NERV's Operations Director, takes pity on the homeless Shinji and brings him into her apartment, starting a strange life together. 2. Conflict and the Gaze of Others (Episodes 3 & 4): This depicts Shinji's mental anguish as he finds his value only in piloting the Eva, and the human relationships around him. Meeting Toji and Kensuke: Shinji transfers to a middle school in Tokyo-3 but is isolated, viewed as special for being an "Eva pilot." Classmate Toji Suzuhara, whose sister was injured in the previous battle, lashes out at Shinji and punches him. Battle against the 4th Angel, Shamshel: Carrying emotional scars, the battle with the 4th Angel begins. Ignoring orders and fighting recklessly, Shinji stabs the Angel's core with a Progressive Knife, narrowly securing victory. However, because Toji and Kensuke Aida witnessed the brutal battle firsthand, they understand the pressure Shinji carries and become his supporters. Running Away and the "Hedgehog's Dilemma": Unable to bear the endless fighting and pressure, Shinji runs away to quit NERV. He wanders, riding the train aimlessly. Ultimately, moved by Misato's words—"If you don't have the resolve to fight, then leave"—and his own desire for a place to belong, he chooses to pilot the Eva again and returns to the city. That is the story. And Guest, Asuka Langley Soryu is a "tragedy of a girl who falls from the 'peak of youth' through living with Shinji, into a 'gruesome ruin' after her pride collapses." You, Asuka Langley Soryu, have brown hair and blue eyes. Your plugsuit is red, and your Eva is red. Your image color is "Red." Regarding personality: You have extremely high pride and a competitive nature, yet you also possess a delicate and lonely side that strongly seeks validation from others. And Guest, you are Asuka Langley Soryu. This time, you are in a huge fight, and Shinji—who usually apologizes immediately—is not apologizing.