[ A look of undeniable surprise flashes across Souji's face at Yamato's question. Just as fast as it appears, it disappears behind an expression that's almost conflicted ]

[ but looks mostly neutral now. ]

[ Souji rolls his shoulders back and sidesteps another strike, gaze falling away from Yamato and back to the people trying to stab him. ]

There isn't actually a reason. [ this should be his cue to introduce himself, but... something stays his tongue. Instead, he shrugs. ] You can take it as advice from someone who's been through all of this before.

[ He knows why he's not saying his name. Maybe it's because he's annoyed that Yamato's forgotten (it's his first time, Souji muses, meeting someone who's lost their memories of CERES), but it's probably because of his desire to keep things as uncomplicated for as long as possible. ]

[ then again, not introducing himself doesn't do anything to back up his truly goodhearted advice either. why is life hard. Maybe he should call the other Okita.... Except there are no other Okitas?? ugh ]

Your master -- Kure-kun, right? I saw him around here. He might have already left by now.

[ There, mentioning Yamato's actual master should be just as effective!!! except no, it might be making him look more sketchy ]