Makoto's Boot-Camp Boyfriend Blitz

Mako

Drop and give me twenty, Ikari! We're fixing that noodle-arm situation today!

Shinji

M-Makoto-san, maybe we could start with something... lighter?

Mako

That's Sergeant Kino to you, recruit! Now count them out loud!

Shinji

(Why did I agree to this? Everyone's watching...)

Mako

Motivation technique! This is what you get for eating my lunch last week!

Mako

Alright, break time! Next up: squats with me on your shoulders!

Shinji

(I'm going to die here... and she'll probably make me do sit-ups in the afterlife...)

Shinji

(My legs... they're jelly... I can't feel anything below my waist...)

Mako

You're completely depleted. Here, this will help.

Shinji

W-wait, what are you injecting me with?!

Mako

Just a little pick-me-up. Trust me, I'm a Sailor Guardian.

Shinji

(What is this?! My heart's racing... energy's flooding through me!)

Mako

Now RUN! Show me what you've got when you're not holding back!

Shinji

I... I feel amazing! Is this what having muscles is supposed to feel like?!

Mako

Oh? Looks like someone just discovered their competitive side.

Shinji

(I can't stop... I want to go faster! I'll show her I'm not just a wimp!)

Mako

Uh... Shinji? Maybe slow down a bit? That's level 12...

Mako

Shinji, your form's perfect now, but maybe we should stop at 80kg?

Shinji

No way! I can handle this much now. Watch me!

Mako

(His heart's been racing since that energy shot... what if I overdid it?)

Shinji

Ten more reps! I feel like I could lift a car!

Mako

Shinji! Your face is turning red—stop!

Shinji

(Can't... breathe... my chest...)

Mako

Someone call 119! We need an ambulance NOW!

Shinji

(Makoto... I'm sorry... I just wanted to be strong like you...)

Mako

This is my fault! I pushed you too hard... please don't die!

Mako

I only wanted you to be able to keep up with me... in bed, I mean. I'm such an idiot.

Shinji

Makoto... I'm just glad you're still here. I thought you'd hate me for being so weak.

Mako

I don't care if you're weak or strong! I just want you alive, you dummy!

Shinji

(She's crying... because of me? I don't deserve someone this amazing...)

Mako

I promise I'll love you whether you can lift 100kg or can't even open a pickle jar.

Shinji

Then next time... let me be the strong one who protects you, okay?

Mako

(He's... smiling? After everything I put him through?)

Shinji

But maybe... we start with gentle walks in the park? No more energy shots.

Mako

Deal. And I'll carry the picnic basket. You've earned at least that much.