Episode 22 (Directors' Cut): Don't Be

Overview

A flashback shows Asuka as a child and the death of her mother. In the present her synch ratio is falling to the concern of Ritsuko and Misato. She takes out her frustation on Rei in an elevator while her synch ratio continues to drop. Another Angel appears above Earth's atmosphere and begins to attack Asuka in Unit-02 directly through her mind.