You would love my friend. [ There's no need to learn about self-care when you live your life as a Hero. A hero always smiles, always endures, and always stands there as a symbol of what they mean. Izuku might be incapable of standing in for someone as great as All Might, but his dedication to the idea of always saving others, and specifically, being a Hero, is evident. It is what has always defined him and kept him on his feet.

Izuku wants nothing and will never ask for anything in return. He lives for moments like this, when the random kindness of a stranger turns into a friend. This is why he would be anyone's hero. ]

You're right, my friends are my strength. [ His weakness. ] It's because of them that I can teach so much to the students I see...

I didn't... [ It hits him the same way he realized he could use his legs instead of just his arms to fight - he is stupid. Truly stupid... ] I didn't really see it that way, carrying all their love and support - [ Izuku wonders about it, thinks about how grateful he was to receive such a thing, but also heartbroken because he felt as if it wasn't something he deserved. Why keep it when he can't live out his dream anymore? Except, Rook was right - why did he just think about the fact that his dream as a hero was over, and not about how much everyone loved him so much?

If everyone is special, no one is special?

What did he mean by that? Izuku feels like something as simple as what Rook says. Brings him that much closer to understanding it all.

Rook is talking, and Izuku is listening. he gives a firm nod and attempts to look away. His tears begin to break through, and Izuku starts crying - he messed up so much. ]

Oh no, [ Izuku leans a bit forward and pulls his hands up to his eyes, attempting to wipe away the tears, realizing how he foolishly hurt so many people with his inaction. ] I am so sorry - er, please, give me a minute.

[ Izuku isn't ashamed to cry, but he feels so rude to have cut off Rook in the middle of a conversation. ]