Don't worry, it'll all get cleared up sooner or later, whether he wants to bring it up or not. Shinji can already tell that the focus has been shifted more toward him in a probably purposeful manner, but, for now, that's not unreasonable.

"Seems that way," it sure is something that Kai can offer that perspective so easily, huh? Shinji takes a moment to close his eyes in thought, like he's trying to picture the scene a little more clearly. "I think... there were three other guys? And a fourth, but... he might not actually be a part of it. Maybe."