[He savors the bite he took as he visibly comes to a decision. He wants to know how he best friend changed and why. Some times he knows. Some he doesn't. The gaps seem so important. Shiro takes a second bite and after swallowing says,]

Could you tell me more about that time? You don't have to but, whenever you're ready I'd like to hear all you want to tell me about it.

[It doesn't have anything to do with his future. Or maybe it does but, he knows wants to know.] And yes, that's why. Iverson focuses most of his attention on squad leaders and those who stand out. He didn't learn Adam's name until the second term. Mine, he learned in a week.