I was hoping that you'd see it that way. [Izuku admits, not pulling away just yet.]

I know that we'll all have to return to our own worlds eventually and we'll have to say goodbye to everyone we've met here. [It's something that's been on his mind for a while now, though he's been afraid to bring it up before. But finding out about Ryoji's circumstances reminds him of this all over again.]

It's kind of like this, isn't it? We're all lucky that we got to meet and become friends here. Even if it hurts when we have to go our different paths later, I...I think I'm grateful that I've been able to meet you and everyone else. [Izuku's voice softens.] I'd be happy to carry memories of everyone back home with me.