Very typical and normal things to be distracted by.

That soft look from Shinji lingers longer than usual, wrapped up in the charm of the situation in general, but also from the delight at getting a better look at the stars dotting the sky. Maybe the area unearthed by the walls moving will be developed in time, but for now, having a little spot to watch the stars twinkle into existence with less light pollution interfering is pretty incredible.

"Ahh, you really can see them better already out here."