[Despite Shinji's apparent hesitancy, Takuto is surprised the other boy isn't a high school student like himself. Or at least in his third year of middle school.

And almost against his will he's totally aware of Kaworu's interest in the tea--Takuto'd done the same thing only minutes ago. Which was why he is out of tea.]

It's kind of weird at first that school is optional here, but I think I like it. I mean, I miss going to school, but I there are a lot of things to do that are more important than listening to teachers. [He takes a deep breath and shrugs.] I'm not sure if there'd really be enough time in the day for me to go to school, go to work, go to club meetings, and fight in the war. I don't sleep right as it is.