Shinji returned home and began playing his cello.
The piece was "Thoughts Across Time and Space," which Huang Zhetian had written for him last time.
Shinji gently drew out the cello's deep, lingering notes, completely unaware that Huang Zhetian and Asuka had opened the door behind him.
Two people began applauding, and the music stopped.
Shinji stopped playing and turned around to see them.
"You're pretty good~ So you had something like this?" Asuka praised him.
"I started when I was five. If this is all I can manage after so long, I wouldn't call myself talented," Shinji said modestly, looking a little embarrassed.
Asuka came in, pulled out a chair, and sat down. "Sticking with it is what matters. I'm starting to see you in a new light."
Huang Zhetian opened the refrigerator, took out some orange juice, and had a sip before asking Shinji, "Who taught you?"
"My teacher insisted I do it. Honestly, it wouldn't have mattered if I'd quit right away back then," Shinji replied.
"Who's your teacher?" Huang Zhetian had always been curious about Shinji's teacher. Neither the original films nor Rebuild of Evangelion had ever mentioned who he was.
Besides, the original story had mentioned that Shinji's teacher had more than a casual relationship with Gendo Ikari. They could be considered well acquainted.
"My teacher? Teacher Fuyutsuki," Shinji answered without hesitation.
Kozo Fuyutsuki? That explains everything... You still couldn't let go of your favorite student's son, Fuyutsuki... Huang Zhetian now had a rough idea.
Huang Zhetian picked up the orange juice on the table and headed into his room, telling the other two, "Take your time chatting. I've got something to do."
With that, he went back into his room and closed the door.
Behind him, Asuka grumbled, "Tch! Idiot! He goes straight to