If there is an existential crisis facing America’s 14 year olds, they may very well take that plunge. I think the prospect of getting to see his father, with the knowledge that only he has the ability to pilot unit 01 and prevent Third Impact, is enough incentive for Shinji.
No, but you are the stage before Misato convinces him to take the plunge.
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I just mean they are part of an online community dedicated to something, until some trigger sends them over the edge to actually enlist.
If there is an existential crisis facing America’s 14 year olds, they may very well take that plunge. I think the prospect of getting to see his father, with the knowledge that only he has the ability to pilot unit 01 and prevent Third Impact, is enough incentive for Shinji.