After his declaration to the Heroes at the Sage's meeting, Shinji is more determined than ever to face down his fears. Or, at least, he felt pretty determined when he left the house. By the time he gets to the shed, he is his usual shaky self again. The hat he usually steals from Kaji was left at home, but he is hanging on with both paws to a good luck charm that he was presented with. It is a small keychain with a bell on it (taken from the school bag of Shinji's namesake).

Pen-Pen, on the other hand, is acting cool and relaxed, already helping himself to some of the candy. He thinks he's just here for moral support, which Shinji reiterates. "You- you'd better not go far, kupo." "Qwak!"