[A joke?? From Shinji?? Delivered in his usual deadpan way, but still, it makes her snort a small laugh and lightly bonk the back of his head with her free hand in "punishment."

But still, it's nice that he'd just walk around with her whenever. It softens the smile he can't see, anyway. Now if only they had a dog to walk together...]

I seem to remember somebody hosting a party of his own before. I think I even remember him having fun.

[Who could that be... a mystery. She slowly lowers his arm and takes a step back.]

How's that feel? Any better?