The Second Try/Heartwarming

"Asuka (to Shinji): "It's all right. I'll handle them. These guys aren't the real problem after all. Just take care of my cable, okay?"
 * Anything with . A. NY. THING.
 * This exchange in Final, showing Shinji and Asuka are now a real Battle Couple:

Shinji (smiling weakly and nodding): "Of course.""

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 * Last word of Final, after you find out who says it:

"Asuka:"
 * A good deal of "end" but especially the epilogue:
 * Asuka's comments on the final  in chapter 6. Especially considering how frightened she was when it started.