The way he says that... did Shinji truly not recognize anything she'd said about her daydream, or is he just avoiding saying he did? Is it even a good idea to ask? He's always been so cagey when it comes to talking about himself, but....

"No--" she holds up a hand, pulling on a gentle smile for him, though concern still creases her brow, "--it's not your fault, so it's nothing you should apologize for. I'm just glad you're okay, you know?"