Shinji's eyes go wide in disbelief at Kyoko's insistence that today could be so important to warrant a whole day off, but it's a fleeting look as a different kind of surprise colors his expression when Kai pulls him more fully over on to the blanket. Okay, okay! Here he is, sitting himself down on this cozy spot they've prepared for him.

"You guys..." If they're dropping any pretense that this might be some errand or job they're running, then there's no reason to pretend they haven't put a lot of effort into this - into spoiling him - either. His voice is soft, and perhaps a little unsteady as he takes all of their work and preparation in. Regardless of whatever they might insist to the contrary, it is A Lot. "You really didn't have to do all of this."