That morning, Misato had to attend a friend's wedding, and she spent ages agonizing over the money she'd spent on new clothes.
After hearing from Jean-nine about how he'd helped Misato work through her feelings, Mirror couldn't resist giving him a pat and praising him.
"I had no idea you were so good with words. You never showed it before."
"That's because you never gave me the chance..." Jean-nine's headlights flashed.
Since she was sure to drink, Misato hadn't taken Jean-nine.
Even with self-driving... there was no way she could explain it if the traffic police in this world pulled her over...
"We're heading out!" Shinji and Asuka, who had arranged to spend the day together, waved to Mirror Knight and the penguin Penpen before leaving.
Looking at the penguin, Mirror couldn't resist reaching out to pet him.
Perhaps it was Mirror's personal charm... Penpen didn't shy away. Instead, he nestled obediently against Mirror's hand.
"I'd quite like to take you back to the Guard's base. Too bad Miss Misato would never agree." Mirror looked at Penpen regretfully.
Unable to sit around at home any longer, Mirror decided to go out and have a look around.
"I'll bring you something to eat when I get back. Be good and stay home." Mirror straightened his clothes and hair before heading out, giving Penpen's little head a pat as he left.
Penpen: "Why am I all alone again...?"
Mirror stopped by the garage first to discuss Kaji and Misato with Jean-nine.
Jean-nine said, "I heard from my brother that Mr. Kaji will be attending that wedding tonight too."
Mirror smiled faintly. "I have a feeling they'll finally open their hearts to each other tonight..."
Jean-nine sounded excited too. "That would be wonderful!"
"We really are good partners. We're even on the same