I participated in the development of EVA

Fumihiko Ikari's words actually increased Ritsuko Akagi's curiosity for knowledge.

"What is cosmological sociology? Is it something like international sociology?"

"Yes, just like you said, cosmic sociology just expands the scope of countries to the cosmic level."

After saying that, he reacted again.

Once again, I couldn't control my desire to show off, and once again, I talked so much with Ritsuko Akagi against my will.

No!

If we continue chatting like this, the atmosphere will be too...

Oh no!

He subconsciously glanced at Ritsuko Akagi, and his attention was immediately attracted by the low-necked short-sleeved shirt.

What’s worse is that the animal world documentaries are broadcast in the spring, telling the different reproductive behaviors of creatures.

However, the only thing that made him feel fortunate was that Ritsuko Akagi, like Naoko Akagi, was obsessed with scientific research, and her attention was often attracted by academic matters. At this time, Ritsuko Akagi's attention was completely focused on the two new viewpoints of cosmic sociology and the universe being a dark forest, and she was not affected by external factors.

He silently took out the remote control and changed the channel on TV.

This behavior aroused Rei Ayanami's suspicion.

"Why did you change the channel?"

Why did you change the channel? What if the situation gets out of control if you don’t change the channel?

Just like Fumihiko Ikari never believed in his own willpower, and never explored his own human nature.

Of course he couldn't say that.

"It's a bit boring, let's watch some other shows."

Ayanami Rei responded weakly.

"Oh."

Apparently he is not interested in anything other than documentaries about the animal world.

however……

A voice came on the TV.

【Coke spray! 】

Rei Ayanami's attention was immediately drawn to it.

[Ah——damn Coke Warrior! Remember——I will definitely come back! ]

Seeing this scene, Fumihiko Ikari also became interested.

Coke Warrior?

What a stupid setting this is.

After watching for a while, I realized that this is a cartoon unit drama similar to Popeye, except that Popeye is replaced by Coke Warrior and spinach is replaced by Coke.

At this time, Ritsuko Akagi also came to her senses.

"Coke Warrior? Didn't this project fail to pass the review?"

20:17:46

643. No one dares

"Planning? Which project's planning?"

"It's a project related to Unit-00 as a simulation training program."

After arranging her words, Ritsuko Akagi began to explain again.

"At that time, a scholar analyzed your Unit-00 training plan and proposed an idol plan. Er... it would be more appropriate to say it is an ideological indoctrination plan."

"Ok?"

"This scholar wanted to use Coke to create a virtual hero image to infect Li and make her believe that humans must win. Well, you could also say that this method was used to build Li's belief that humans must win... At the time, everyone thought this plan was too ridiculous and rejected it because it had no value in implementation."

Ikari Fumihiko was a little confused and only got the general idea.

Watching the Coke Warriors cartoon on TV, I asked the question in confusion.

"Can this thing help people gather strong faith?"

"Only that scholar thought it was possible. He even used himself as an example, saying that light gave him a strong belief and helped him get out of that difficult period."

Light?

Ultraman!?

Fumihiko Ikari noticed the factor.

Now he could probably understand what the scholar was thinking. He also once longed to transform into light and dispel the darkness.

Until he took out his transformation device during a fight in elementary school.

Not getting a response from Guang and becoming a laughing stock in the grade, he gradually turned his back on Guang.

Looking at the issue from an adult's perspective, the Coke Warrior proposed by this scholar can only be summarized as funny. However, from a child's perspective, this Coke Warrior proposal may not be the case.

Thinking of this, he carefully watched the plot of Coke Warriors.

Then I found that this animation seemed to be copied from Popeye, but the core of the two is different.

Popeye is an animation supported by wild imagination, and the plot of Cola Warriors may seem similar, but its core is a story about how light and hope dispel darkness.

"It's a pity that this guy doesn't become a director."

"what?"

Ritsuko Akagi was a little confused, obviously unable to keep up with Fumihiko Ikari's pace.

"What did you see in this skit?"

"Funny? Imagination?"

“No, this anime is about light and hope.”

Ritsuko Akagi watched the plot carefully for a while before she understood what Fumihiko Ikari meant.

The plot seems absurd and funny, but if you think about it carefully, every enemy in the plot is so powerful that makes everyone despair. Only no matter how desperate the situation is, the protagonist firmly believes that light will soon appear.

but……

"It does make some sense, but what you said was a bit exaggerated."

Ikari Fumihiko shook his head.

"You still don't understand. The protagonist doesn't believe that light will appear, but it is the light in his heart that dispels the darkness and brings hope."

After saying that, he asked Rei Ayanami.

"Li, do you understand?"

“When the world falls into darkness and despair, Coca-Cola will become the light that illuminates the world.”

Hearing this answer, Ikari Fumihiko sighed.

"Well... my words were somewhat exaggerated."

He could see this feeling because he applied his understanding of Ultraman in his previous life to the Coke Warriors.

"This director's level is a bit poor."

Ritsuko Akagi took out her cell phone and asked about the situation in a group chat.

"The Cola Warrior Project has not yet been launched. This should be an animation that he invested in and produced himself."

After saying that, she couldn't help but ask back.

“Is this plan really effective?”

"Maybe there will be, maybe there won't be... Actually the direction is not a big problem, it's just that there are too many uncertainties. Well, it can't be said that there are too many uncertainties. It mainly depends on whether the director can tell a story that can touch Li. If it can, it will be effective. If it can't, there's nothing to say."

Ritsuko Akagi nodded, not quite understanding.

“Do you want to officially launch this project?”

“Don’t worry about it. Only those who have light in their hearts can tell good stories about light.”

Ritsuko Akagi was confused and could not understand the meaning of these words.

However, she understood Ikari Fumihiko's attitude towards this matter.

"Want to investigate? He resigned not long ago."

Fumihiko Ikari knew that Ritsuko Akagi was worried that the scholar would encounter financial problems in producing the cartoon after leaving his job.

"We will arrange for someone to investigate. If there are any financial problems, we will ask the bank to approve a loan for him if he has taken out a loan. If he doesn't have a loan, we will arrange for private investment."

"okay."

After responding, Ritsuko Akagi conveyed Fumihiko Ikari's idea to the simulation training project team.

Only after she put down her phone did she react.

Wait!

I came here to have a relationship! Why did the focus suddenly turn to work?

And this matter has nothing to do with my current position!

Ikari Fumihiko asked curiously at this time.

“Besides this project, what other proposals have you made?”

“There were many proposals, but before I was transferred, none of them were passed.”

"???"

Seeing Ikari Fumihiko's confusion, Akagi Ritsuko explained.

“The responsibility is so great that no one dares to actually do anything.”

This time, Fumihiko Ikari understood.

Rei Ayanami's condition is related to the combat effectiveness of Unit 0. The simulation training project team wants to do something, but is afraid that their lack of ability will backfire and cause problems with Unit 0. Therefore, the situation becomes as Ritsuko Akagi said, there are many proposals, but none of them are passed. After all, there were only two EVAs in the world that could operate normally, and only Unit 0 has combat effectiveness.

In such a situation, there is no room for error.

If something goes wrong with Unit 0, it means that humanity will lose its only hope of resisting the Angels.

This is too much responsibility.

Anyone with a little bit of normality wouldn't dare to make a change.

No, it's not just ordinary people, even the nerv council is the same.

The simulation training project team is related to the EVA combat power. It is no exaggeration to say that it is one of the most important projects of NERV. The NERV Council must always pay attention to the situation there. How could they not know that these people dare not do anything? If they know, why not replace them with some people who dare to do things? Naturally, it is because the NERV Council hopes to maintain the status quo and dare not take the risk of making changes.

"I was very angry in that atmosphere and thought that these people were useless. But when the decision-making power fell into my hands..."

Having said this, Ritsuko Akagi paused.

Fumihiko Ikari said what she was going to say next.

"You made the same choice?"

"Well, I am just like those people who look down on me. I also don't have the courage to take on this responsibility."

Before Ikari Fumihiko could speak to comfort her, Akagi Ritsuko spoke again.

"Only then could I understand the pressure you had been carrying. Since that day, I have..."

Fumihiko Ikari felt that the atmosphere was a little strange and quickly interrupted what Ritsuko Akagi was saying.

"Okay, stop exaggerating. You haven't been in this class for long, but you've learned about interpersonal relationships quite quickly... You even know how to flatter your boss, haha... Actually, I'm not as good as you say. If I were that good, I would have caught the apostle long ago. Um, by the way - did you have dinner before you came? If not, let's eat together! I'm really hungry now -"

20:17:58

644.ja has limits

Dinner only temporarily resolved the crisis. When Fumihiko Ikari was worrying about how to leave Ritsuko Akagi tactfully, his cell phone rang at the right time.