He wants more information - how is that hour hidden? Why was Shinjirou aware of it? - but he has the good sense to allow Shinjirou to tell his story with as few interruptions as possible. Unfortunately, he has to intervene sooner than he would have liked.

"Then what is it? A ghost that can be touched?" He can see why Shinjirou was reluctant to share his story. This would be far-fetched, almost ludicrous, if Jade was anyone else.