History Recap / NeonGenesisEvangelionEpisode21TheBirthOfNerv

Two classified security recordings from the Katsuragi Expedition on Antarctica are shown. In the first from August 15, 2000, the scientists marvel at their discovery of Adam, while Chairman Keel and Gendo are having a conversation. Keel considers the scientists to be too selfish of nature to accurately assess reality; they are too concerned with self-gratification, and do not fully appreciate the joy of discovery or the power of knowledge. The second takes place on the day of Second Impact, Adam awakes, and despite the desperate attempts to contain him, he rises as a giant of light.

Two classified security recordings from the Katsuragi Expedition on Antarctica are shown. In the first from August 15, 2000, the scientists marvel at their discovery of Adam, while Chairman Keel and Gendo are having a conversation. Keel considers the scientists to be too selfish of nature to accurately assessing reality; they are too concerned with self-gratification, and do not fully appreciate the joy of discovery or the power of knowledge. The second takes place on the day of Second Impact, Adam awakes, and despite the desperate attempts to contain him, he rises as a giant of light.

Two classified security recordings from the Katsuragi Expedition on Antarctica are shown. In the first from August 15, 2000, the scientists marvel at their discovery of Adam, while Chairman Keel and Gendo are having a conversation. Keel considers the scientists to be selfish of nature; they are too concerned with self-gratification, and do not fully appreciate the joy of discovery or the power of knowledge. The second takes place on the day of Second Impact, Adam awakes, and despite the desperate attempts to contain him, he rises as a giant of light.

In 2004, GEHIRN is holding their first activation test for Unit-01 with Yui as the test pilot. The young Shinji is present, much to Fuyutsuki and Naoko's annoyance, but Yui says that it was her idea. She wanted to show her son "how bright the future seems." This turns out to be her last words, as the experiment goes haywire and she is absorbed by Unit-01 without a trace. Attempts to retrieve her are met with failure. Naoko notices that the event changes Gendo completely. He isolates himself for a week and refuses to talk to anyone during that time. As Gendo comes back to work Fuyutsuki tells him that he is right to grieve, but there are also tasks to be done. Gendo answers that he has already thought about this and that he has just purposed a new plan to Chairman Keel, the Human Instrumentality Project.

In the present, Kaji breaks into the room where Fuyutsuki is held by SEELE and frees him. Fuyutsuki warns him that SEELE will want him dead now, to which Kaji says that is already the problem since they have figured out that he delivered the Adam sample to Gendo. His only goal now is to find the truth. Misato is released as Fuyutsuki has been found again. She asks the NERV agent the whereabouts of Kaji, but he denies any knowledge.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE as being responsible for Second Impact and its cover-up. He also tells him that he knows about the secret Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public with everything. Gendo is unmoved, even somewhat amused by Fuyutsuki's threats. Apparently taking it all in stride, he casually invites him to see the work being done at the laboratory. A puzzled Fuyutsuki reluctantly agrees. The two of them boards a tram which takes them deep down into Hakone's underground, and Fuyutsuki notices on the halfway that they are heading into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar and that they were "left behind, by someone who was not us." In a laboratory complex build on the floor of the dome, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer system. He is also shown a prototype Evangelion which he first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organization, GEHIRN, and help it create a new future for mankind.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE as being responsible for Second Impact and its cover-up. He also tells him that he knows about the secret Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public with everything. Gendo is unmoved, even somewhat amused by Fuyutsuki's threats. Apparently taking it all in stride, he casually invites him to see the work being done at the laboratory. A puzzled Fuyutsuki reluctantly agrees. The two of them boards a tram which takes them deep down into Hakone's underground, and Fuyutsuki notices on the halfway that they are heading into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar and that they were "left behind, by someone who was not us." In the workstation on the bottom of the dome, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer system. He is also shown a prototype Evangelion which he first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organization, GEHIRN, and help it create a new future for mankind.

Back in the present, Kaji calls Misato, but gets her answering machine. After leaving a message, he tells himself that his next undertaking will be probably his last mission. Later, Misato is told by two of NERV's security agents that Fuyutsuki has been abducted, and that Kaji is the main suspect. Because of her relationship with him, she is also under suspicion, and she willing goes into custody until the case is solved.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE as being responsible for Second Impact and its cover-up. He also tells him that he knows about the secret Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public with everything. Gendo is unmoved, even somewhat amused by Fuyutsuki's threats. Apparently taking it all in stride, he casually invites him to see the work being done at the laboratory. A puzzled Fuyutsuki reluctantly agrees. As they head underground, Fuyutsuki notices that they are going into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar and that they were "left behind, by someone who was not us." In the workstation in the cave, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer system. He is also shown a prototype Evangelion which he first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organization, GEHIRN, and help it create a new future for mankind.

In the present, Kaji breaks into the room where Fuyutsuki is held by SEELE and frees him. Fuyutsuki warns him that SEELE will want him dead now, to which Kaji says that is already the problem since they have figured that he delivered the Adam sample to Gendo. His only goal now is to find the truth. Misato is released as Fuyutsuki has been found again. She asks the NERV agent the whereabouts of Kaji, but he denies any knowledge.

In the year 1999, Fuyutsuki is a teacher in Metaphysics at Kyoto University. Through a colleague he hears about a promising new student in bioengineering named Yui Ikari, who wants to meet with him. Meeting her in his office he asks what her long term plans are, and she admits that she actually wishes for a quiet domestic life if she meets the right guy, both surprising and intriguing the professor. Through Yui he also meets the student Gendo Rokubungi, a man with a reputation for being a violent hothead, and Fuyutsuki does indeed dislike him from their first meeting. But Gendo himself has no problems with Fuyutsuki's outspoken dislike; he comments that he is used to being hated.

Fuyutsuki becomes close friends with Yui and when she tells him that she is dating Gendo, he finds it hard to hide his displeasure and concern. However, she reassures him that Gendo does have a nicer side; it is just hidden so almost no one sees it. Fuyutsuki relates about his suspicions of Gendo's ulterior motives: that he is only going after Yui because of her connection to the mysterious and powerful organization SEELE, which backs her research. He does not voice them, however.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE for being responsible for the Second Impact and its cover-up. He also tells him that he knows about the secret Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public with everything. Gendo is unmoved, even somewhat amused by Fuyutsuki's threats. Apparently taking it all in stride, he casually invites him to see the work being done at the laboratory. A puzzled Fuyutsuki reluctantly agrees. As they head underground, Fuyutsuki notices that they are going into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar and that they were "left behind, by someone who was not us." In the workstation in the cave, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer system. He is also shown a prototype Evangelion which he first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organization, GEHIRN, and help it create a new future for mankind.

Two classified security recordings from the Katsuragi Expedition on Antarctica are shown. In the first from August 15, 2000, the scientists marvel at their discovery of Adam, while Chairman Keel and Gendo are having a conversation. Keel considers the scientists to be selfish of nature; they are too concerned with self-gratification, and do not fully appreciate the joy of discovery or the power of knowledge. The second takes place on the day of Second Impact, Adam awakes, and despite the the desperate attempts to contain him, he rises as a giant of light.

Meanwhile, Fuyutsuki sits in a dark room handcuffed to a chair. He is greeted by Chairman Keel, who speaks to him through a holographic presence in the form of an anonymous black monolith. As several other holographic monoliths appears in a circle around him, Fuyutsuki realizes that he is speaking directly to the SEELE Council and not their usual front of the Human Instrumentality Committee. SEELE explain that they want to interrogate him on the trustworthiness of Gendo following the latest worrying developments with Unit-01. Fuyutsuki starts to reminisce about the past.

In the year 1999, Fuyutsuki is a teacher in Metaphysics at Kyoto University. Through a colleague he hears about a promising new student in bioengineering named Yui Ikari, who wants to meet with him. Meeting her in his office he asks what her long therm plans are, and she admits that she actually wishes for a quiet domestic life if she meets the right guy, both surprising and intriguing the professor. Through Yui he also meets the student Gendo Rokubungi, a man with a reputation for being a violent hothead, and Fuyutsuki does indeed dislike him from their first meeting. But Gendo himself has no problems with Fuyutsuki's outspoken dislike; he comments that he is used to being hated.

Fuyutsuki becomes close friends with Yui and she tells him that she is dating Gendo, much to his displeasure and concern, but she reassures him that Gendo does have a nicer side, it is just that almost no one sees it. Fuyutsuki have some suspicions about Gendo having ulterior motives; that he is going after Yui because of her connection to the mysterious and powerful organisation SEELE, which backs her research, but he does not voice them.

On the ship headed for Antarctica, Fuyutsuki meets with Gendo and expresses his surprise at the latter's survival, noting the extreme luck of his team leaving Antarctica just before Second Impact. He is then appalled to learn that Gendo now has Ikari as his surname, as he has married Yui and has a son with her. Getting back to business, Fuyutsuki expresses concern about the mission being supported by SEELE, as he has heard bad things about the organisation, but Gendo brushes him off, telling him that no one can accomplish anything by being honest these days.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE as responsible for the Second Impact and the cover-up. He also tells him that he knows about the secret Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public with everything. Gendo is unmoved, even somewhat amused by Fuyutsuki's threats, and, apparently taking it all in stride, he casually invites him to see the work being done at the laboratory. A puzzled Fuyutsuki reluctantly agrees. As they head underground, Fuyutsuki notices that they are going into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar and that they were "left behind, by someone who was not us." In the workstation in the cave, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer. He is also shown a prototype Evangelion which he at first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organisation, GEHIRN, and help it create a new future for mankind.

In 2005, Misato and Ritsuko meets for the first time at a college in Tokyo-2. Risuko chronicles the experience in a letter to her mother, Naoko, and tells how Misato would talk the whole time, she later writes about Misato's new boyfriend, Kaji, and how the two of them were skipping class a whole week and stayed in bed all the time.

Fuyutsuki and Yui meets near a lakeside in Hakone in 2003. Yui has brought the young Shinji along. Fuyutsuki tells her that he supports "her ideal's, not SEELE's", and is willing to help her, but he can not do anything rash, as SEELE views him as expendable and keeps him on a short leash. He also warns her against following her plan to become a test subject in the EVA project, but Yui tells him that she must follow through, and that she has to go with SEELE for Shinji's sake.

In 2004, Gehirn is holding their first activation test for Unit-01 with Yui as the test pliot. The young Shinji is present, much to Fuyutsuki and Naoko's annoyance, but Yui says that it was her idea; she wanted to show her son "how bright the future seems." This turns out to be her last words, the experiment goes haywire, and she is absorbed by Unit-01, leaving no physical trace or way of retrieving her. Naoko notices that the event changes Gendo completely. He isolates himself for a week and refuses to talk to anyone during that time. As Gendo comes back to work Fuyutsuki tells him that he is right to grieve, but there are also tasks to be done. Gendo answers that he has already thought about this and that he has just purposed a new plan to Chairman Keel, the Human Instrumentality Project.

In 2008, Ritsuko arrives at Gehirn's head quarders to start working on the MAGI. She gets lost in the complex and accidentally walks in on Naoko and Gendo in a tight embrace, revealing them to have an affair. They do not notice her.

It is now 2010, and Gendo arrives at work with the company of a little girl. Naoko asks about her, wondering what happened to Gendo's son, and Gendo tells her that her name is Rei Ayanami and he is looking after her for a friend of his. Naoko privately notices that the girl is a dead ringer for Yui. She later checks Rei's file but finds literally nothing on her.

Later that year, Naoko and Ritsuko have completed the work on the MAGI. Naoko explains to Ritsuko how she have incorporated three aspects of herself into the computer. Ritsuko tells her that she will be leaving early to pick up Misato, now also a member of Gehirn, who recently broke up with Kaji. Naoko pulls a late shift, as Rei suddenly appears in control room. Naoko is puzzled by this, and ask if they should go look for Gendo, Rei responds by calling her an "old hag." Miffed, Naoko tells her that she can't talk that way to other people, but Rei respond that it is what Gendo said; that Naoko is a useless old hag. Realizing that Gendo never truly loved her, Naoko snaps and strangles Rei in her anger. Coming back to her senses and seeing what she have done, Naoko despairs and commits suicide by jumping out from the MAGI control tower. Ritsuko did not find out until the next day. The same day GEHIRN was disbanded, and restructured into NERV.

In the present, Kaji busts into the room where Fuyutsuki is held by SEELE and frees him.t Fuyusuki warns him that SEELE will want him dead now, Kaji says that is already the problem since they have figured that he delivered the Adam sample to Gendo, and his only goal is to find the truth. Misato is released as Fuyutsuki has been found again. She asks the Nerv agent about whereabouts of Kaji, but he denies any knowledge.

Standing against a wall in an industrial building lit by the setting sun, Kaji notices someone. He calmly greets the unseen person with, "Hey, you are late." A shot echos through the building.

Having arrived back at the apartment, Misato notices that there is a message on the answering machine. It turns out to be from Kaji. He apologizes for the trouble he has put her through, and urges her to continue to seek the truth about Nerv, before ending his message with "If I ever get to see you again, I'll say the words I wasn't able to say eight years ago." As she comes to the realization that Kaji is dead, Misato breaks down in sorrow. Shinji hears her in his room and considers for a moment to go into the kitchen and comfort her, but he finds himself to scared do it and so he opts to stay in his room instead. Disheartened, he comments that he is, after all, just a child.

* ADayInTheLimelight: The episode is mainly this for Fuyusuki, but other characters get quite a bit of attention too.

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In the present, Kaji busts into the room where Fuyutsuki is held by SEELE and frees him. Fuyutsuki warns him that SEELE will want him dead now, Kaji says that is already the problem since they have figured that he delivered the Adam sample to Gendo, and his only goal is to find the truth. Misato is released as Fuyutsuki has been found again. She asks the Nerv agent about whereabouts of Kaji, but he denies any knowledge.

Back in the present, Kaji calls Misato, but gets her answering machine. After leaving a message, he tells himself that his next undertaking will be probably his last mission. Later, Misato is told by two of Nerv's security agents that Fuyutsuki has been abducted, and that Kaji is the main suspect. Because of her relationship with him, she is also under suspicion, and she willing goes into custody until the case is solved.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE as responsible for the Second Impact and the cover-up. He also tells him that he knows about the secret Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public with everything. Gendo is unmoved, even somewhat amused by Fuyutsuki's threats, and, apparently taking it all in stride, he casually invites him to see the work being done at the laboratory. A puzzled Fuyutsuki reluctantly agrees. As they head underground, Fuyutsuki notices that they are going into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar and that they were "left behind, by someone who was not us." In the workstation in the cave, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer. He is also shown a prototype Evangelion which he at first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organisation, Gehirn, and help it create a new future for mankind.

Later that year, Naoko and Ritsuko have completed the work on the MAGI. Naoko explains to Ritsuko how she have incorporated three aspects of herself into the computer. Ritsuko tells her that she will be leaving early to pick up Misato, now also a member of Gehirn, who recently broke up with Kaji. Naoko pulls a late shift, as Rei suddenly appears in control room. Naoko is puzzled by this, and ask if they should go look for Gendo, Rei responds by calling her an "old hag." Miffed, Naoko tells her that she can't talk that way to other people, but Rei respond that it is what Gendo said; that Naoko is a useless old hag. Realizing that Gendo never truly loved her, Naoko snaps and strangles Rei in her anger. Coming back to her senses and seeing what she have done, Naoko despairs and commits suicide by jumping out from the MAGI control tower. Ritsuko did not find out until the next day. The same day Gehirn was disbanded, and restructured into Nerv.

Having arrived back at the apartment, Misato notices that there is a message on the answering machine. It turns out to be from Kaji. He apologizes for the trouble he has put her through, and urges her to continue to seek the truth about Nerv, before ending his message with "If I ever get to see you again, I'll say the words I wasn't able to say eight years ago." As she comes to the realization that Kaji is dead, Misato breaks down in sorrow. Shinji hears her in his room and considers for a moment to go into the kitchen and comfort her, but he finds himself to scared do it and so he opts to stay in his room instead. Disheartened, he comments that he is, after all, just a child.

Back in the present, Kaji calls Misato, but gets her answering machine. After leaving a message, he tells himself that his next undertaking will be probably his last mission.

Misato is told by two of Nerv's security agents that Fuyutsuki has been abducted, and that Kaji is the main suspect. Because of her relationship with him, she is also under suspicion, and she willing goes into custody until the case is solved.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE as responsible for the Second Impact and the cover-up. He also tells him that he knows about the secret Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public with everything. Gendo is unmoved, even somewhat amused by Fuyutsuki's threats, and, apparently taking it all in stride, he casually invites him to see the work being done at the laboratory. A puzzled Fuyutsuki reluctantly agrees.

Heading underground, Fuyutsuki notices that they are going into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar and that they were "left behind, by someone who was not us." In the workstation in the cave, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer. He is also shown a prototype Evangelion which he at first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organisation, Gehirn, and help it create a new future for mankind.

Standing against a wall in an industrial building, Kaji notices someone. He calmly greets the unseen person with, "Hey, you are late." A shot echos through the building.

Having arrived back at the apartment, Misato notices that there is a message on the answering machine. It turns out to be from Kaji. He apologizes for the trouble he has put her through, and urges her to continue to seek the truth about Nerv, before ending his message with "If I ever get to see you again, I'll say the words I wasn't able to say eight years ago."

As she comes to the realization that Kaji is dead, Misato breaks down in sorrow. Shinji hears her in his room and considers for a moment to go into the kitchen and comfort her, but he finds himself to scared do it and so he opts to stay in his room instead. Disheartened, he comments that he is, after all, just a child.

Two classified security recordings from the Katsuragi Expedition on Antarctica are shown. In the first from August 15, 2000, the scientists marvel at their discovery of Adam, while Chairman Keel and Gendo are having a conversation. Keel considers the scientists to be selfish of nature; they are too concerned with self-gratification, and do not fully appreciate the joy of discovery or the power of knowledge. The second takes place on the day of Second Impact, Adam wakes, and despite the the desperate attempts to contain him, he rises as a giant of light.

Meanwhile, Fuyutsuki sits in a dark room handcuffed to a chair. He is greeted by Chairman Keel, who speaks through a holographic presence in the form of a black monolith with several other holographic monoliths appearing in a circle around him. Fuyutsuki realizes that he is speaking directly to the SEELE Council and not their usual front of the Human Instrumentality Committee. SEELE explain that they want to interrogate him on the trustworthiness of Gendo and the developments with Unit-01. Fuyutsuki starts to reminisce about the past.

In the year 1999, Fuyutsuki is a teacher in Metaphysics on Kyoto University. Through a colleague he hears about a promising new student in bioengineering named Yui Ikari, who wants to meet with him. Meeting her in his office he asks what her long therm plans are, and she admits that she actually wishes for a quiet domestic life if she meets the right guy, both surprising and intriguing the professor. Through Yui he also meets the student Gendo Rokubungi, a man with a reputation for being a violent hothead, and Fuyutsuki does indeed dislike him from their first meeting.

Fuyutsuki becomes close friends with Yui and she tells him that she is dating Gendo, much to his displeasure and concern, but she reassures him that Gendo does have a nicer side, it is just that almost no one sees it. Fuyutsuki have some suspicions about Gendo having ulterior motives, going after Yui because of her connection to the mysterious and powerful organisation SEELE, which backs her research, but he does not voice them.

Second Impact strikes, casting humanity into chaos and turmoil and turning the years 2000 and 2001 into what Fuyutsuki can only describe as a "pure hell." In 2002, during the aftermath of the Second Impact, Fuyutsuki now works as an unlicensed medic in a makeshift clinic in the flooded ruins of Toyohashi City. He is contacted by a government agent on behalf of Gendo, who wants him to join an UN headed investigation of Antarctica.

On the ship headed for Antarctica, Fuyutsuki meets with Gendo and expresses his surprise at the latter's survival, noting the extreme luck of his team leaving Antarctica just before Second Impact. Fuyutsuki is then appalled to learn that Gendo now has Ikari as his surname, as he has married Yui and has a son with her. Getting back to business, Fuyutsuki expresses concern about the mission being supported by SEELE, as he has heard bad things about the organisation, but Gendo brushes him off, telling him that no one can accomplish anything by being honest these days.

Back in the present, Misato huddles in the confinement cell as the dark bring back bad memories. In 2002, Fuyutsuki observes the catatonic Misato in a cell. He is told that she has not spoken in two years. Fuyutsuki also learns quite a few disturbing thing about Antarctica, namely that all life in the area, down to the micro-organisms have been obliterated, and that there apparently is a dome shaped cave under the blast side. Despite these facts, Second Impact is covered up as freak meteor strike, but Fuyutsuki knows that SEELE is behind this.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE and tells him that he knows about the secret Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public. Gendo takes it all in stride and invites Fuyutsuki to see their work, and he reluctantly agrees.

Heading underground, Fuyutsuki notices that they are going into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar and that they were "left behind, by someone who was not us." In the workstation in the cave, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer. He is also shown a prototype Evangelion which he at first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organisation, Gehirn, and create a new future for mankind.

Two classified security recordings from the Katsuragi Expedition on Antarctica are shown. In the first from August 15, 2000, the scientists marvel at their discovery of Adam, while Chairman Keel and Gendo are engaged in a conversation. Keel considers the scientists to be selfish of nature; they are too concerned with self-gratification, and do not fully appreciate the joy of discovery or the power of knowledge. The second takes place on the day of Second Impact, Adam wakes, and despite the the desperate attempts to contain him, he rises as a giant of light.

Back in the present, Kaji calls Misato, but gets her answering machine. After leaving a message, he tells himself that his next undertaking will be his last mission.

Misato is told by two of Nerv's security agents that Fuyutsuki has been abducted, and Kaji is the main suspect. Because of her relationship with him, she is also under suspicion, and she willing goes into custody until the case is solved.

Meanwhile, Fuyutsuki sits in a dark room handcuffed to a chair. He is greeted by Chairman Keel, who speaks through a holographic presence in the form of a black monolith, with several other monolith appearing. Fuyutsuki realizes that he is speaking directly to the SEELE Council and not their usual front of the Human Instrumentality Committee. SEELE explain that they want to interrogate him on the trustworthiness of Gendo, and the developments with Unit-01. Fuyutsuki starts to reminisce about the past.

In the year 1999, Fuyutsuki is a teacher in Metaphysics on Kyoto University. Through a colleague he hears about a promising new student in bioengineering named Yui Ikari, who wants to meet with him. Meeting her in his office, he asks what her long therm plans are, and she admits that she actually wishes for a quiet domestic life, if she meets the right guy, both surprising and intriguing the professor. Through Yui, he also meets the student Gendo Rokubungi, a man with a reputation for being a violent hothead, and Fuyutsuki does indeed dislike him from their first meeting.

Fuyutsuki becomes close friends with Yui, and she tells him that she is dating Gendo, much to his displeasure and concern, but she reassures him that Gendo does have a nicer side, it is just that almost no one sees it. Fuyutsuki have some suspicions about Gendo having ulterior motives, going after Yui because of her connection to the mysterious and powerful organisation SEELE, which backs her research, but he does not voice them.

Second Impact strikes, casting humanity into chaos and turmoil, and turning the years 2000 and 2001 into what Fuyutsuki can only describe as a "pure hell." In 2002, during the aftermath of the Second Impact, Fuyutsuki now works as an unlicensed medic in a makeshift clinic in the flooded ruins of Toyohashi City. He is contacted by a government agent on behalf of Gendo, who wants him to join an UN headed investigation of Antarctica.

On the ship headed for Antarctica, Fuyutsuki meets with Gendo and expresses his surprise at the latter's survival, noting the extreme luck of his team leaving Antarctica before Second Impact. Fuyutsuki is then appalled to learn that Gendo now has Ikari as his surname, as he has married Yui and has a son with her. Getting back to business, Fuyutsuki expresses concern about the mission being supported by SEELE, as he has heard bad things about the organisation, but Gendo brushes him off, telling him that no one can accomplish anything by being honest these days.

Back in the present, Misato huddles in the confinement cell, as the dark bring back bad memories. In 2002, Fuyutsuki observes the catatonic Misato in a cell. He is told that she has not spoken in two years. Fuyutsuki also learns quite a few disturbing thing about Antarctica, namely that all life in the area, down to the micro-organisms have been obliterated, and that there apparently is a dome shaped cave under the blast side. Despite these facts, Second Impact is covered up as freak meteor strike, but Fuyutsuki knows that SEELE is behind this.

In 2003, Fuyutsuki goes to The UN Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone, Yui and Gendo's new workplace, and confronts the latter with evidence incriminating him and SEELE and tells him that he knows of the Dead Sea Scrolls and threatens to go public. Gendo takes it all in stride and invites Fuyutsuki to see their work, and he reluctantly agrees.

Heading underground, Fuyutsuki notices that they are going into a dome shaped cave not unlike the one on Antarctica. Gendo tells him that they indeed are similar, and that they where "left behind, by someone who was not us." In the workstation in the cave, Gendo introduces Fuyutsuki to Naoko Akagi, a genius in the field of computers, and her work on the new MAGI computer. He also sees a prototype Evangelion, which he at first mistakes for Adam. Gendo now invites Fuyutsuki to join his new organisation, Gehirn, and create a new future for mankind.

Fuyutsuki and Yui meets near a lakeside in Hakone in 2003. Yui has brought the young Shinji along. Fuyutsuki tells her that he supports "her ideal's, not SEELE's", and is willing to help her, but he can not do anything rash, as SEELE views him as expendable. He also tells her that there is no reason for her to become a test subject for the EVA project, but Yui tells him that she will follow through, and that she has to go with SEELE for Shinji's sake.

In 2004, Gehirn is holding their first activation test for Unit-01 with Yui as the test pliot. The young Shinji is present, much to Fuyutsuki and Naoko's annoyance, but Yui says that it was her idea; she wanted to show her son "how bright the future seems." This turns out to be her last words, the experiment goes haywire, and she is absorbed by Unit-01, leaving no physical trace or way of retrieving her. Naoko notices that the event changes Gendo completely. He isolates himself for a week, refusing to talk to anyone. As Gendo comes back to work Fuyutsuki tells him that he is right to grieve, but there are also tasks to be done. Gendo answers that he has already thought about this, and has purposed a new plan to Chairman Keel, the Human Instrumentality Project.

Later that year, Naoko and Ritsuko have completed the work on the MAGI. Naoko explains to Ritsuko how she have incorporated three aspects of herself into the computer. Ritsuko tells her that she will be leaving early to pick up Misato, now also a member of Gehirn, who recently broke up with Kaji. Naoko pulls a late shift, as Rei suddenly appears in control room. Naoko is puzzled by this, and ask if they should go look for Gendo, Rei responds by calling her an "old hag." Miffed, Naoko tells her that she can't talk that way to other people, but Rei respond that it is what Gendo said, that Naoko is a useless old hag. Realizing that Gendo never truly loved her, Naoko snaps and strangles Rei in her anger. Coming back to her senses and seeing what she have done, Naoko despairs and commits suicide by jumping out from the MAGI control tower. Ritsuko did not find out until the next day. The same day Gehirn was disbanded, and restructured into Nerv.

In the present, Kaji busts into the room where Fuyutsuki is held by SEELE and frees him. Fuyutsuki warns him that SEELE will want him dead now, Kaji says that is already the problem since they have figured that he delivered the Adam sample to Gendo, and his only goal is to find the truth. Meanwhile Misato is released. She asks the Nerv agent about whereabouts of Kaji, but he denies any knowledge.

Misato, realizing that Kaji is dead, breaks down in sorrow. Shinji hears her in his room, and considers for a moment to go into the kitchen and comfort her, but cannot get himself to do it, and opts to hide under his pillow instead. He realizes that he is, after all, just a child.

Second Impact strikes, casting humanity into chaos and turmoil, and turning the years 2000 and 2001 into what Fuyutsuki can only describe as a "pure hell." In 2002, during the aftermath of the Second Impact, Fuyutsuki now works as a medic in a makeshift clinic in the flooded ruins of Toyohashi City. He is contacted by a government agent on behalf of Gendo, who wants him to join an UN headed investigation of Antarctica.

Two classified security recordings from the Katsuragi Expedition on Antarctica are shown. In the first from August 15, 2000, the scientists marvel at their discovery of Adam, while Chairman Keel and another member of SEELE have a conversation. Keel considers the scientists to be selfish of nature; they do not fully appropriate the joy of discovery or the power of knowledge. The second takes place on the day of Second Impact, Adam wakes, and despite the the desperate attempts to contain him, he rises as a giant of light.

In 2004, Gehirn is holding their first activation test for Unit-01 with Yui as the test pliot. The young Shinji is present, much to Fuyutsuki and Naoko's annoyance, but Yui says that it was her idea; she wanted to show her son "how bright the future seems." This turns out to be her last words, the experiment goes haywire, and she is absorbed by Unit-01, leaving no physical trace. Naoko notices that the event changes Gendo completely. He isolates himself for a week, refusing to talk to anyone. As Gendo comes back to work Fuyutsuki tells him that he is right to grieve, but there are also tasks to be done. Gendo answers that he has already thought about this, and has purposed a new plan to Chairman Keel, the Human Instrumentality Project.

In 2004, Gehirn is holding their first activation test for Unit-01 with Yui as the test pliot. The young Shinji is present, much to Fuyutsuki and Naoko's annoyance, but Yui says that it was her idea; she wanted to show her son "how bright the future seems." This turns out to be her last words, the experiment goes haywire, and she is absorbed by Unit-01, leaving no physical trace. Naoko notices that the event changes Gendo completely. He isolates himself for a week, refusing to talk to anyone. As Gendo comes back Fuyutsuki tells him that he is right to grieve, but there are also tasks to be done. Gendo answers that he has already thought about this, and has purposed a new plan to Chairman Keel, the Human Instrumentality Project.

On the ship headed for Antarctica, Fuyutsuki meets with Gendo and expresses his surprise at the latter's survival, noting the extreme luck of his team leaving Antarctica before Second Impact. Fuyutsuki is then appalled to learn that Gendo now has Ikari as his surname, as he has married Yui and have a son with her. Getting back to business, Fuyutsuki concern about the mission being supported by SEELE, as he has heard bad things about the organisation, but Gendo brushes him off, telling him that no one can accomplish anything by being honest these days.

Second Impact strikes, casting humanity into chaos and turmoil, and turning the years 2000 and 2001 into what Fuyutsuki can only describe as a "pure hell." In 2002, during the aftermath of the Second Impact, Fuyutsuki now works as a medic in a makeshift clinic in the flooded ruins of Toyohashi City. He is contacted by a government on behalf of Gendo, who wants him to join an UN headed investigation of Antarctica.

Later that year, Naoko and Ritsuko have completed the work on the MAGI. Naoko explains to Ritsuko how she have incooperated three aspects of herself into the computer. Ritsuko tells her that she will be leaving early to pick up Misato, now also a member of Gehirn, who recently broke up with Kaji. Naoko pulls a late shift, as Rei suddenly appears in control room. Naoko is pluzzed by this, and ask if they should go look for Gendo, Rei responds by calling her an "old hag." Miffed, Naoko tells her that she can't talk that way to other people, but Rei respons that it is what Gendo said, that Naoko is a useless old hag. Realizing that Gendo never truly loved her, Naoko snaps and strangles Rei in her anger. Coming back to her senses and seeing what she have done, Naoko despairs and commits suicide by jumping out from the MAGI control tower. Ritsuko did not find out until the next day. The same day Gehirn was disbanded, and restructured into Nerv.

In the present, Kaji busts into the room where Fuyutsuki is held by SEELE and frees him. Fuyutsuki warns him that SEELE will want him dead now, Kaji says that is already the problem since they have figured that he delivered the Adam sample to Gendo, and his only goal is to find the truth. Meanwhile Misato is released. She asks the Nerv agent about whereabouts of Kaji, but he denies any kownledge.

Later that year, Naoko and Ritsuko have completed the work on the MAGI. Naoko explains to Ritsuko how she have incooperated three aspects of herself into the computer. Ritsuko tells her that she will be leaving early to pick up Misato, now also a member of Gehirn, and that she recently broke up with Kaji. Naoko pulls a late shift, as Rei suddenly appears in control room. Naoko is pluzzed by this, and ask if they should go look for Gendo, Rei responds by calling her an "old hag." Miffed, Naoko tells her that she can't talk that way to other people, but Rei respons that it is what Gendo said, that Naoko is a useless old hag. Realizing that Gendo never truly loved her, Naoko snaps and strangles Rei in her anger. Coming back to her senses and seeing what she have done, Naoko despairs and commits suicide by jumping out from the MAGI control tower. Ritsuko did not find out until the next day. The same day Gehirn was disbanded, and restructured into Nerv.