Of course he would. Shinji buries himself a little deeper against Kai's side, partially to escape that disapproval, but mostly to hide how bashful of a reaction he's making after that last comment.

"I know you would," he whispers. Just like Shinji promised to look for him whenever he needed to, he's sure Kai would waste no time in hunting Shinji down if he were to try and disappear. "Don't wanna make you worry, though."