[Shinji feels his face go hot at the praise, and he ducks his head a little to hide it. It's all the more obvious with the movement accompanying it, but he's not really thinking of that.]

I, um, I can cook more often, if it would make things easier for you! I like to cook, so it wouldn't be a hassle or anything.

[Please give him more praise. He will work very hard for it, he promises.]

I've never really been around little kids all that much before. It's kinda nice.

[He's still quietly delighted by how much Sora loves him. He's not used to being looked up to.]