Shinji takes just the slightest different action when Asuka offers a kiss... and everything changes. Suddenly, they're no longer alone, and begin becoming stronger than they've ever been before. And from their new bond changes start to ripple out. The Angel War and the plans of SEELE and NERV will never be the same.

After Third Impact, Shinji and Asuka are broken, without hope, and desperate. After the events of 'A Throne of Bayonets', things are worse. Burned out, shattered, and barely even willing to go on living, Asuka and Shinji are about to be sent into yet another war in South America. But then a stranger shows up and offers them a second chance at their lives.