[Yes, but Souji's also not sure he hasn't experienced it and conveniently wiped it from his memory somehow. As Ian speaks, Souji adjusts his hand slightly, giving Ian's hand a light squeeze. This is really the closest he's ever allowed himself to be with anyone, but he knows Ian needs him close like this right now.]
So for now, we just pretend it's real and accept it for what it seems to be.
[But, they're getting off topic.]
How much time is between when you exist and when I exist?