DISCLAIMER: I don't own Neon Genesis Evangelion

Chapter 1: Blending In

"Shinji…" a cold calm voice called out of nowhere. "Shinji…"

"Shinji!" Misato shouted, shaking the other boy to zap him out of his nightmare. Shinji's eyes widened in fear. He was wet all over because of sweat. "You having nightmares again? Come on, you have to pack your bags or you'll be late for the train." Misato let go of the boy and started for the door.

"I don't understand…" Shinji murmured in tears. "Why do I have to go there? Tell me!"

There was a moment of silence.

"I know it's hard for you," Misato went back and sat beside him. "But I can't do anything either. It's a command. I can't disobey them."

"And what about what I feel? I don't need to go there and – " Misato suddenly pulled him closer for a hug. Shinji was silenced and soon his anger faded away. "Okay, but this I do for you. Because you tell me."

"Yes, everything will be alright. On your spring break, promise me you'll introduce to me your girlfriend. Okay?" Misato smiled and let go of Shinji who managed to smile despite the loneliness he felt.

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Shinji sat on the bench of the train station, waiting for his train. It was only 5am and it will be his first day at school. He was too much depressed but he had to go there even if against his own will.

'Maybe it's not just about education. Maybe there's a job for me to accomplish there too.' He thought. Minutes after thinking, the train came. He stood up, bringing his things with him and carrying them inside the train. He was the only passenger inside.

'I was thinking that there would be more students that will go to school today.' He thought. The train passed many stations, but no one came and joined him. The whole place was like a ghost town, making him feel a bit scared. He got sleepy but he tried to wake himself up by reading the handbook given to him by Misato. His eyes soon betrayed him, he fell asleep.

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"Mister, mister." A girl shook him awake. He opened his eyes and thought he saw a girl in front of him. She has a short black hair. She was beautiful too. His eyes widened.

"Are you a student of Kashibakara High School too?" the girl asked, smiling.

"Umm… yes." Shinji sat down. "How did you know and where are we?" He massaged his forehead and scanned the train. It was still moving, meaning they weren't there yet.

"You are so funny," the girl chuckled. "The logo of the school is printed on your bag, mister. We are one station away from the dormitory. What dorm are you going in anyway?"

"Umm…" Shinji reached for his bag and searched for his reservation slip. "Here." He handed her the slip. Then she laughed. "Wh-why?" he blushed a little.

"You're staying in at the same dormitory as I am."

"Okay, but what's so funny about that?"

"It's a girl's dormitory." She said as she continued to laugh.

"Wh-What!" Shinji blushed even more. He immediately reached for his bag and grabbed his phone. "I'm gonna kill that Misato!"

"Calm down. Calm down." The girl tried to hold back a laugh. "Listen, you're not the first. there are thousands of students here and so reservation for dorms here is a common problem. Last year, there were three boys that joined the girl's dorm."

"Uh… oh… really?" Shinji's anger became lower. "Okay then. But when I see that Misato I'm going to kill her."

The girl laughed as she grabbed his arm and dragged him out of the train. "Come on, I'm with you so it's okay."

The girl's smile calmed him down.

"By the way, mister, what's your name?" The girl asked as they strolled the street heading for their dorm.

"Umm… I'm Ikari Shinji, and you?"

"I'm Minase Tsubasa."

'Minase Tsubasa? What a beautiful name.' Shinji thought.

"We're here!" There were two buildings. And on the gate was the words SAKURA DORMITORY. All that he saw were walking, chatting, and laughing girls.

'I think I will be in so much trouble.' Shinji thought as they entered the dormitory.

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"Here." Tsubasa handed him the key to his room. "I already talked with the head of this dorm. She said she wanted to talk to you tomorrow before going to school. You may find her tomorrow at room 20. My room is next to yours and you don't have a room mate yet."

"Do you have?" Shinji wondered.

"Yes, I have. She'll come tomorrow I think. Why do you ask?"

"Umm… nothing. Well, am I going to have a room mate, too?"

"I think so. Good night!" She said as she entered her room and closed it.

'A room mate… I hope it is a boy. I don't want to mess with girls here.' Shinji entered his room and shut it close.