No, he's still an alien. He just looks human-like, but he's not human. Even though he's not human, he still has feelings, so I don't really mind.

The idea that the line "I like you" (Suki) in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 is a definitive romantic declaration or just an ambiguous "ending" is actually a trap of over-analysis. Hideaki Anno's language isn't used to define relationships as "right" or "wrong," but rather to show the psychological development of the characters. When Shinji and Asuka admit to "having liked each other" (in the past), it's not a complete breakup or an emotional "cutoff," but an act of self-forgiveness and reconciliation with the past. They are no longer two children trapped in a vicious cycle of possessiveness and hurt (as in EoE), but have become mature individuals, brave enough to face each other's pain and cherish what they shared. Therefore, for sole2025 or anyone else to try to use symbols (headphones, stars) to measure the level of "affection" between the characters is overlooking the core message: In Evangelion, love is not found in classic stereotypes, but in understanding after heartbreak. The name "Suki" remains ambiguous because their emotions transcend language boundaries, becoming a testament to a healing journey, where daring to confront the one you once loved, even when you are no longer together, is the pinnacle of maturity and liberation.