The Kaworu Files
You met Kaworu on the first page of my website, and I do hope you said hello (after all, not saying hello isn’t polite). Anyway, by now you should know how to identify him (Red eyes, pale complexion, silver hair…absolutely love his hair…it’s kawaii…), and his purpose (Fifth Child, 17th Angel, Final Messenger, etc.). You should also know that he’s dead (sigh…).
Kaworu’s first (and only) appearance in the TV series was Episode 24, Volume 0:12. From his first scene, we gather that he enjoys classical music, smiles a lot, is tone deaf, and has an ease about him that can make anyone start grinning (Here’s a test: Look at a picture of Kaworu grinning, and I dare you not to smile. Try it!)
Wait a minute! I object to this.
Sigh. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the one and only Kaworu Nagisa. I believe he has to gripe about something.
Now Llama-san, you know I don’t gripe. May I continue?
Go ahead…
I’m not tone-deaf. I could tell that Shinji-kun was upset from a mile away. After all, I can pick up on sad vibes, which really helps in my profession.
We know. Let’s get on with it.
Okay, Anyway, I was humming (slightly) flat because I knew he would feel more at ease with me if I was just relaxing instead of showing off vocal prowess. It was the comfort factor.
So, what key was that in?
C Major. That’s what “Ode to Joy” is written in.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Positive?
Well, it could have been A Minor. Both of those keys have no sharps or flats.
Wonderful. It is C Major, by the way…
I know, I know. I’m just throwing you for a spin, Madame Interviewer. Can we please get on with it?
That’s what I was going to suggest. Anyway, during this first scene, he meets Shinji Ikari, the Third Child and main character of the series. During a dialogue exchange, they quickly become friends.
Of course there was a dialogue exchange! ::Grins::
I’m just clearing it up for our not-as-bright audience. Stop grinning.
I can’t help it! ::Keeps grinning::
Fine…Anyway, Kaworu has the highest sync ratio of all the pilots, and he can change it as much as he wants.
It’s a perk, really. It was basically merging with my own kind.
Now, Misato thought that was pretty strange. Ritsuko (who was imprisoned at the time) told her that he probably was the 17th Angel.
And Misato was right! That’s me, the Final Messenger. I was about to destroy them all. It was my job, after all.
Yes, Kaworu. We know that.
Just making sure, Llama-san. Now, where were we?
Talking about your lofty status.
Ah. It’s really not that lofty…if it was, I wouldn’t be the 17th. But it’s not really that bad, even though some Eva fans think it is. I’m definitely not what people expect of an Angel…but I like that. I like surprises.
Well, you surprised the rest of us. Definitely took me by surprise. Anyway, the burning question.
Oh great. Are you sure you’re not a tabloid reporter?
I’m an actress, Kaworu, not a reporter!
Fine, fine. What’s the question?
Bathhouse scene. What was up with that?
Well, I have a master plan for everything. The intention for the bathhouse scene was…
What? What is it?
Well, actually…I don’t know.
Y’know, Kaworu…I have a burning desire to kill you right now.
Come now. You wouldn’t want to do that! After all, you’d lose your best PR person. ::Grins::
STOP THE GRINNING!
Why?
‘Cause I said so. Anyway, Kaworu does a really stupid thing…
Wasn’t like I had any choice.
And goes straight for Terminal Dogma (AKA Lilith corpse).
How was I supposed to know that Gendou and the Gang (hey, that sounds like a music group…) were going to come after me that quickly?
You’re not that stupid. Anyway, Shinji’s going after him, bawling all the way.
Dashing through the snow?
In a one horse open Eva, even.
Anyway, the entire time, Shinji-kun is saying that I’ve betrayed him…even though he’s still calling me Kaworu-kun…
Aww. How sweet. ::snorts::
Am I detecting sarcasm, Llama-san?
You expect anything less? Anyway, he reaches the so-called Adam corpse, which turns out to be Lilith.
Here’s a surprise…I glance at Shinji…and I’m not smiling.
I cheered. He wasn’t smiling! YEAH!
::Grins:: Almost forgot…I took over Unit 02. What’s cool is that I didn’t even have to be in the plug.
That was freaky! Then you explain the AT Field…
::Puts on that little eulogy voice:: This is the light of my soul, in which no one may intrude… That’s over with now…my big death scene is coming up. See, Unit 01 is slowly crushing me to death…and Rei is just standing there, staring. I smiled, she didn’t.
In case you didn’t notice, she was putting up her own AT Field! ::Pauses::
Now, stop reading right now and wait about 60 seconds.
Is it over yet?
(Head) ::Goes plop::
Then they hose off Unit 01,and that’s the end of my 27-minute life. Tragic.
::Bawls::
Aww…don’t cry…
I…I can’t help it! A good death always makes me emotional!
‘Scuse me while I strangle Llama-san.
I was joking. Well, that’s our interview. Hope you enjoyed the trip. Enjoy “Exquisite Dead Guy”…
…by They Might Be Giants. See ya on the next page.
What are you standing around here for? Move it!
Go Back!