"I understand now." Says Shinji quietly
"No need for any other reason." said Misato. "You just need some self-confidence. That's all."
In the glow and warmth of the morning sun Shinji also realizes the one thing he most desperately wants. He can't look upon the scene any more. His head lowers, and he begins to cry.
"Shinji ... ah... ah... I didn't mean to say something to upset you." says Misato.
"Shinji" she says again.
"It's not that." he says wiping tears from his eyes.
"That look" Shinji thinks to himself. In his mind he flashbacks to Ikari Gendo at the hospital.
"that time" Again he flashbacks to the suicide attempt.
"that place" All he can see is Ikari's frown. All he can hear is his father's silence.
"without a word..."