You know what you get for being so sneaky? A tiny jump out of Shinji when you heave that heavy sigh out!

Just a tiny one, though, since he was expecting to see her sooner or later. With! That cake! Uwoh!!

"I didn't hear you come in." Score one point for stealth. He leans in to the box he's brought, as if he'll be able to get a good look at the cake through it. "How'd it turn out?"