His shoulder was all his for as long as Shinji wanted it.

Kai gave him a squeeze before he went back to threading his fingers through his hair. "I sure hope so," he murmured back fondly. "Wanna give you my best." Shinji deserved way better than that, but he wasn't the only person here that didn't want to let go.

"Promise I'll be upfront if I want anything. You'll know."