3rd person POV:
(Y/n) suddenly gasped for air as he woke up to the sight of an unfamiliar ceiling.
Taking a moment to look around, he realized he was in a hospital bed, therefore he concluded that he was in a hospital.
The obvious aside, (Y/n) sat up. Sore and bruised, he truly felt the impact he endured.
Laying back down, he stared back at the ceiling.
(Y/n):..... Ow.
Misato was flipping through news channels in a tent near the explosion site of the angel. All the channels were spreading the knowledge of the Angels to the public.
Misato:(fans self)
Misato: Public scenario B-22, as we thought.
In the background, scientists and the cleanup crew were inspecting the explosion site.
Ritsuko: At least our public relations people are getting thrilled with something to do.
Misato: Aren't we being too casual?
Ritsuko: No. I'm pretty sure we all are scared to death.
Misato: Of course we are...
(Opening theme)
(Y/n) stared out of the window, wondering when he would be set free.
The sudden opening of doors drew his attention away from the window and towards a nurse who was pushing an injured Rei past him and towards a new room.
Rai's eyes met his as she passed him.
(Y/n): Hey...
Rei:...
(Y/n):....
(Y/n):(sigh)
Misato and Ritsuko were driving away from the sight of the angel fight. Ritsuko was on the phone with a medical staff member from the hospital (Y/n) was in.
Misato: Ah~ air conditioning. Mankind's greatest invention.
Ritsuko:(puts phone away)
Ritsuko: (Y/n) woke up.
Misato: How is he?
Ritsuko: His body is sore but that's to expected from tanking a self-destructing angel point-blank.
Ritsuko: Other than that, his mind is apparently "a little fuzzy".
Misato: You don't think it's might be brain damage, do you?
Ritsuko: The doctor said not to worry.
Misato: Easier said than done. He did have a pretty hectic day.
Ritsuko: No, what's easier said than done is getting him to stay and continue to be Faiz.
Misato:(sigh)
Misato: Yeah, I have to do that, don't I?
Misato: Well I'm sure he'll stay.
Ritsuko: What makes you so certain?
Misato: He became Faiz to help someone. There's still a lot of people to help.
Misato: For that reason alone, I believe he'll continue being Faiz.
Ritsuko: You're awfully positive.
Misato: That's what we all need right now... Positivity.
Hours later, Misato arrived at the hospital where she met up with (Y/n), who was sitting in the waiting room.
Together they walked to the elevator, which opened to reveal (Y/n)'s father Gendo Ikari.
Gendo:.....
(Y/n):....
The elevator door closed and Gendo continued riding it up.
Misato then brought (Y/n) to an office where he'll be designed a place to stay in.
Misato: Alone?
Office worker: Right. His room will be in the sixth block, just beyond this one. Is that satisfactory?
(Y/n): Sure...
Misato: Are you really, (Y/n)?
(Y/n): It's fine. I'm used to being alone.
(Y/n): It's better this way.
Misato:........
(10 minutes later)
Ritsuko:(on phone) What!?
Misato: Like I just explained. I'll take care of (Y/n). I already got permission.
Misato: And it's not like I'm going to "put the moves" on him or anything.
Ritsuko:(on phone) Of course you're not! How could you even think about such a thing!? Shame on you!
Misato: She can't take a joke at all...
(Y/n): It was a crappie joke...
With that now sorted out, the two were back inside Misato's busted up ride.
Misato: Guess it's time to celebrate.
(Y/n): Celebrate what?
Misato: Celebrate the arrival of my new roommate of course.
(Y/n):....
Making a stop at the convenience store, the two bought their party supplies. While at the cashier, (Y/n) overheard a conversation between two women.
They discussed how they desired to move away from the city due to the lack of guarantee of their safety in said city.
(Y/n):(mind) So the people are getting scared to stay in the city.
Once the supplies were bought, Misato took (Y/n) on a detour to a location that overlooked the city.
(Y/n): Okay, all these locations are getting on my nerves. Why are we here?
Misato: Just look, it's about to happen any second.
He stared out at the lonely-ish City covered in the light of sunset.
Sirens then went off as buildings began rising from the ground.
(Y/n):?
Misato: That's why we're here. To see Tokyo 3. The city you saved.
(Y/n): It's... Nice.
(Timeskip)
After the beautiful sight of Tokyo 3, (Y/n) was then met with the opposite of that wonderful view, aka Misato's apartment.
(Y/n):(mumbles) Did the third impact happen here....?
Misato: Make yourself at home.
(Y/n):(mumbles) Homeless people would say no to this place...
Misato: I'm gonna get changed. Mind putting the groceries into the fridge?
(Y/n): Sure...
(Y/n): Wait a minute... Am I gonna have to clean this place up?
(Y/n):....
(Y/n): Oh god, I'm going to have to clean this place up!
After a miniature existential crisis, he placed the groceries into the fridge only to discover that Misato only had snacks and beer in her fridge.
(Y/n): Out of all the people in the world, I get to live with an alcoholic slob...
(Y/n):(unenthusiastically) Yay...
Heating up some instant ramen and other food, pouring some juice, and cracking open a cold beer, the two enjoyed their dinner.
Misato/(Y/n): Thank you for the food.
Misato began chugging down her beer.
Misato: Ah~!
Misato: Now that's what gets me up in the morning! The taste of the nectar of the gods.
(Y/n):(calmly eats)
Misato:(smiles) Isn't it great... having dinner with others?
(Y/n): It's..... Unfamiliar.
After finishing their dinner they began dividing up the choirs. As (Y/n) feared, he'd be the one to clean the apartment the majority of the time.
(Y/n):(mumbles) Son of a bitch...
Misato: Better luck next time!
(Y/n): Hmph...
Misato:(chuckles)
Misato: I'll show you some mercy and let you take a bath first.
Misato:(smirks) Or would the opposite be a mercy to you?
(Y/n): Oh, shut it.
Getting into the bathroom, (Y/n) prepared to bathe but stopped after he saw something odd.
Penguin:(nods "sup")
(Y/n):......
(Y/n): Misato!
(Y/n): You have a penguin in your bathroom!
Misato:(muffled) Oh, that's Pen Pen. Our other roommate.
Misato:(muffled) He's one of those warm water penguins.
(Y/n): Huh...
Pen Pen:(penguin noises)
As Pen Pen leaves, (Y/n) got in the bath and began thinking.
(Y/n):(mind) Today's been an absolute mess of events...
(Y/n):(mind) This Misato woman is a total slob... But I can tell she's trying at least.
(Y/n):.....
Memories of the battle with the angel found him as he attempted to relax. The feeling of his fist smashing into the angel, how hurt Rei was in his arms, the explosion he was in, and his father.
(Y/n):(mind) Bad memories seem to always find me in the bath, like my father...
(Y/n):..... Wait.
(Y/n):(mind) Shit, phrasing!
After his bath, (Y/n) went straight to bed where he stared up at the ceiling.
(Y/n):(mind) So this will be the ceiling I'll be staring out for a while...
(Y/n):(mind) I guess I can stay awhile... Just until I find a dream of my own.
(Ending theme)