I know how to play Shogi as well.

[And he does, of course, keeping up that amiable smile. He learns about others by playing games with them when he's in a situation like this.]

I am, yes. I take it you're not? I'm sorry for your loss, all the same, it must be difficult losing your friends -- that being said, I will do my best to offer some sort of distraction.

[That part is genuine. He knows what that feels like all too well.]