[It's a little strange to think of his era being taught as history, but... he's not going to ask. Better to not know, he thinks.
More importantly--]
I see. In that case, my name is Abe no Sousei. [nice to meet you... even if he doesn't say that. But it's true that Japanese citizens are a bit more on his radar than anyone else. He feels some vague obligation to protect them, even if they're from the future--it's his duty.
... also:]
I won't ask you about the clothing, then. [or about the shirt Shinji was holding...]
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More importantly--]
I see. In that case, my name is Abe no Sousei. [nice to meet you... even if he doesn't say that. But it's true that Japanese citizens are a bit more on his radar than anyone else. He feels some vague obligation to protect them, even if they're from the future--it's his duty.
... also:]
I won't ask you about the clothing, then. [or about the shirt Shinji was holding...]